NITDA: Why Uwaje bagged national IT leadership award - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has given reasons why the former President of Institute of Software Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Chief Chris Uwaje, was recently honoured with the National Information Technology (IT) Leadership award, reports ITREALMS.

Uwaje who is largely referred to as the Oracle of IT industry in Nigeria, according to NITDA has mentored several Nigerians in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ecosystem both locally and internationally.

Edomi emerges Chairman, FMMC chapel - ITREALMS

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A senior maritime journalist, Dr Ovie Edomi has been elected the new chairman of the Federated Maritime Media Chapel (FMMC) under the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) reports ITREALMS.

The new FMMC executives led by Dr Edomi, ITREALMS gathered, also include Mr. Gboyega Oni as Vice Chairman; Mr Felix Kumuyi as Secretary; Babajide Okeowo, Assistant Secretary; Mrs Shullamite Foyeku, Treasurer; Joy Eso Brown, Financial Secretary; and Lod Onyeji, Auditor, whereas Messrs Okey Iroegbu and Funso Olojo are the Ex Officio.

CBN: We've sufficient currency notes in stock - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted reports that alleged scarcity of cash at banks, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Points of Sale and even at Bureaux de Change (BDCs), reports ITREALMS.

Director, Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin PhD, informed ITREALMS that their attention have been drawn to reports of alleged scarcity in some major cities across the country.

GOCOP President decries rise in online violence against journalists - ITREALMS

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The President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, (GOCOP) and publisher of Realnews magazine has decried the rising incidents of online threats against journalists, reports ITREALMS.

Chigbo in her keynote at a Safety Symposium organised by Media Centre for Promotion of Safety Awareness (MCPOSA), publishers of Safety & Security Watch, on Thursday in Lagos, said that journalism profession has been largely misunderstood by the public, who have various expectations of the media.

28 nations endorse safe, responsible AI development @Bletchley Declaration - ITREALMS

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The leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) nations convened for the first time to reach a world-first agreement at Bletchley Park with a shared understanding of the opportunities and risks posed by frontier AI and the need for governments to work together to meet the most significant challenges, reports ITREALMS.

The Bletchley Declaration on AI safety sees 28 countries from across the globe including in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as the EU, agreeing to the urgent need to understand and collectively manage potential risks through a new joint global effort to ensure AI is developed and deployed in a safe, responsible way for the benefit of the global community.

No more night sting operations says EFCC - ITREALMS

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With immediate effect, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has banned night sting operations by its personnel, reports ITREALMS.

The Head, Media & Publicity at EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale confirmed this in a press statement available to ITREALMS on Wednesday, saying its in line with the newly-reviewed procedures on arrest and bail of suspects by the Commission.

TJAA condemns attack on NLC president, Ajaero, demands probe - ITREALMS

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The leadership of the Times Journalism Institute Alumni Association (TJAA) has condemned in totality the attack on one of them and President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero in Imo State on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, reports ITREALMS.

TJAA in a press statement signed by its President, Mr. Clifford Agugoesi and the public relations officer, Mrs. Martina Wemimo Segun-Banjo and made available to ITREALMS on Thursday, decried the attack on Comrade Joe Ajaero in his home state of Imo in the South Eastern part of Nigeria, leading to manhandling and assault of the person of number 1 worker in the country.

Maida: Robust FinTech critical for deepening inclusion in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living in the underserved and unserved communities across the country, reports ITREALMS.

Dr. Maida made this known in his keynote address at the 2023 edition of the annual Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) FinTech Forum which focused on, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Fintech Potential: Challenges and Opportunities” and took place in Lagos recently.

KongaTv to debut Nov. 6, offers dangles free adverts to credible merchants, slash prices - ITREALMS

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After weeks of meticulous planning, testing, and eager anticipation, Konga TV, Africa's pioneer 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV platform, is gearing up for its much-anticipated public launch scheduled for Monday, November 6th, 2023, coinciding with Konga Yakata, Nigeria's biggest Black Friday sales event.

Konga TV is a groundbreaking platform designed to offer the best deals and competitively priced products from a wide spectrum of sources, including manufacturers, distributors, merchants and resellers. It is dedicated to bringing these offers to millions of savvy shoppers in Africa's largest market.

EK Clark mourns late Kalabari monarch - ITREALMS

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A former Minister in the first republic and convener of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief EK Clark has described the late Kalabari Monarch, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill as a a perfect gentle man, imbued with dignity, reports ITREALMS.

He made this declaration during a visit by the members of the Central Working Committee on the burial programme for the Kalabari Monarch led by Prince Tonye Princewill as chairman.