Odeh advises CSOs on navigating grant landscape in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Country Director, Accountability Lab Nigeria, Mr. Odeh Friday Odeh has outlined steps to effectively navigate grant landscape by civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the Peer Learning Session organised by the Open Alliance Nigeria, where he dwelt on “Navigating the Grant Landscape in Nigeria: Grant sources, Grant Access & Resource Mobilization.”

Nigeria: Tizeti secures debt financing to expand internet access - ITREALMS

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The Chapel Hill Denham’s Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIDF) has agreed to provide long-term financing to Tizeti Network Limited (Tizeti) reports ITREALMS.

Tizetti, ITREALMS gathered is the West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider, while the senior debt facility will be used to finance the rollout of Tizeti’s state-of-the art broadband network across 15 states in Nigeria.

NCC, SystemSpecs, New Horizons CEOs to address startups at WorldStage Summit 2023 - ITREALMS

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All is set for the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2023  on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos as top information technology experts confirmed participation to address a special breakout session of the summit tagged Startups on WorldStage  with the Theme: ‘The Game Changers.’

According to a statement by World Stage Limited, the organizers of the summit, the new Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Aminu Maida as the Guest of Honour will present a key note address; Mr. Tim Akano, CEO, New Horizons Nigeria will present the theme paper The Game Changers; while Mr. John Tani Obaro, Group Managing Director (GMD), SystemSpecs Holdings, Nigeria will speak on ‘Startups journey from conception to launch’.

CBN: We've no plans to redenominate Naira - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied any plans to redenominate the Naira, reports ITREALMS.

The apex body insisted that its attention has been drawn to the wide circulation of a text message suggesting that the Bank plans to redenominate the country’s legal tender, the Naira, with effect from January 2024.

Pastor mistakenly shot dead during cross fire between security operatives, kidnappers - ITREALMS

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A Pastor of Pentecostal Church Cleric, Pastor Saheeb Adeniyi Adisa has been erroneously shot dead during a cross fire between the Ogun State Security outfit, So-Safe-Corps and kidnappers at Abule-Ori in Obafemi-Owode local Government Area of the state.

The sad discovery was made known by Commander of the agency, Commander Soji Ganzallo at a press conference attended by the widows and children of the late clergyman, held at headquarters of the security outfit in Abeokuta.

We’ll deliver Olodo bridge on schedule says Contractor - ITREALMS

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The contractor handling the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo road, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited, has assured the people of Oyo State, especially users of the road, that all hands are on deck to finish the reconstruction of Olodo bridge on schedule.

The company’s Executive Director, Engr Abel Adeleke, stated this at the weekend while answering questions on the extent of work done on the bridge.

POLFAN hails lifting of ban on 42 importation items - ITREALMS

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The Port Logistics and Forwarders Association of Nigeria (POLFAN) has hailed the recent actions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in delisting 42 banned items for Foreign Exchange, reports ITREALMS.

The National President of the Board of Trustees of POLFAN, Chief Chima Innocent Osuji stated this recently in Lagos while briefing Port Stakeholders on recent developments in the Maritime and Shipping landscape of the country.

Moniepoint reiterates commitment to Nigeria’s financial inclusion – ITREALMS

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Major Fintech company in Nigeria, Moniepoint MFB, has reiterated commitment to drive financial inclusion through innovative products that address payment challenges in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Head, Partnerships at Moniepoint Inc., Mr. Efemena Ogie, disclosed this at a Fintech Forum organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) in Lagos, pointing out that it was in line with this commitment that the company developed an innovation of Point of Sale (PoS) alert for mobile transfers.

Guterres launches AI Advisory body - ITREALMS

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The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory body on risks, opportunities, and international governance of artificial intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this, Mr. Guterres said the creation of a new AI Advisory body is to support the international community’s efforts to govern artificial intelligence.

CAADP guidelines to drive transformative change, says stakeholders - ITREALMS

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The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) – Malabo Implementation Guidelines for National Level Design and Implementation of Bankable Agriculture and Food Systems Programmes, is a groundbreaking roadmap to revolutionise food systems across the African continent.

Recognising the paramount importance of food systems in achieving human well-being, as highlighted in the African Union Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030, these guidelines provide a comprehensive roadmap for a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive food future.