The lessons from Eddie Quansa, plus inspirational song - ITREALMS

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There seems to abound lessons from the recent story of Eddi Quansa making a round from an a masked author and the music for your weekend delight. Enjoy!

"I know you will be wondering who is Eddie Quansa, especially if you are among the 'indomie generation.'

He was a legend who survived and became successful at all cost.

JAMB CEO, Prof Oloyede to preside @2023 GOCOP conference - ITREALMS

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The Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has been confirmed as the Chairman of the 2023 Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), reports ITREALMS.

This was disclosed by the chairman of 2023 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu, mni, in a press statement by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Mr Remmy Nweke.

Respiratory technologies for new-borns by Hippolite Amadi wins 2023 The Nigeria Prize for Science - ITREALMS

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The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science has announced a novel scientific work on respiratory technologies for keeping Nigerian new-born babies alive by Professor Hippolite Amadi as the winner of the 2023 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science, reports ITREALMS.

With this, ITREALMS gathered that Professor Amadi will go home with the Prize worth $100,000, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG).

CJN declares NCC worthy telecom regulator - ITREALMS

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has pronounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a worthy telecom regulator in Nigeria for its dedicated efforts in promoting awareness and knowledge of Information Communications Technologies (ICT), among the judiciary in particular, and the Nigerian public.

The CJN who is the Chairman, Board of Governors of the NJI, spoke in an opening remark at the 2023 edition of NCC-hosted annual workshop for judges on telecommunications issues, which began in Kano on Monday.

WATISE 2023: IHS backs regional initiatives to tackle telecoms infrastructure challenges - ITREALMS

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Leading tower company, IHS Towers Nigeria is backing the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) 2023, to ensure sponsoring the successful hosting of the first regional gathering of stakeholders in the telecoms industry, an initiative designed to tackle issues in the industry.

IHS in a letter to the convener of the WATISE promised to support the event which has already gotten the support of the telecoms industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as well as the nod the industry stakeholder group, the Association Licensed Telecommunications Company of Nigeria.

NCC changes fixed lines numbering format - ITREALMS

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In keeping with enabling law of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced new numbering format for fixed lines to manage Nigeria's numbering resources, reports ITREALMS.

In the process, Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10 digits by just adding "02" prefix before existing fixed number.

Sophos reveals Sha Zhu Pan scammers steal $1m with fake cryptocurrency trading pools - ITREALMS

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A global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, Sophos, has released findings on a major shā zhū pán (pig butchering) operation utilizing fake trading pools of cryptocurrency (liquidity pools) to steal more than $1 million, reports ITREALMS.

The report, “Latest Evolution of ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam Lures Victim in Fake Mining Scheme,” details the story of one of the scammed victims in the pools, named *Frank, and how he lost $22,000 in one week after “someone” pretending to be “Vivian” on the dating app MeetMe contacted him.

SDG Digital urges UN members to help put SDG back on track - ITREALMS

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The ​​​​​​​​SDG Digital has received financial, and operational commitments from U.N. member states, the private sector, finance bodies, international organizations and philanthropic foundations to help put the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track, reports ITREALMS.

The high-level SDG Digital event, convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at U.N. Headquarters, stepped up digital support for the world's 2030 Agenda as part of the SDG Action Weekend of the United Nations.

Nigeria needs new constitution to born again, says Ndukuba - ITREALMS

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A new Nigeria is possible, but can only be born with a new constitution says the leadership of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, reports ITREALMS.

Ndukuba the Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria declared in Nnewi: " We need a new constitution that would reinforce true federalism, granting states more powers to address local challenges and drive development initiatives."

2023 AfIGF commences Tuesday in Abuja - ITREALMS

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The 11th edition of the annual African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) will take place from 19 to 21 September 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria, under the theme "Implementing the African Union's Data Policy Framework for a Resilient and Inclusive Digital Future.”

The AfIGF is the regional platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue on internet governance issues in Africa, and has as its primary goal:, fostering African stakeholders’ engagement in the internet administration conversation across the globe.