Data still new oil says Bickersteth, applauds Tijani - ITREALMS

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A notable network and digital identity systems professional, Mr. Sola Bickersteth has declared that data is still the new oil and applauded the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy led by Dr. Bosun Tijani for publishing a draft strategic blueprint for the sector, reports ITREALMS.

Reacting to the recent publication of the document by the ministry, Bickersteth said its commendable that the ministry could come up with such a document at this time.

Exclusive! 1.9bn users engage on AI-powered chats over Edge, Bing says Microsoft - ITREALMS

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Microsoft Corporation has declared that its Edge browser and Bing search engine users engaged in over 1.9 billion Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chats as at the end of the 2023, reports ITREALMS.

Microsoft Edge is a web browser made by Microsoft, installed by default on all new Windows computers which alleges to run faster and with additional features than Internet Explorer, and could sync your browsing data and prides itself a secure and user-friendly web browser that offers features such as Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, Password Monitor, InPrivate search, and Kids Mode to mention but a few.

Gavi names Senator Nishtar next Chief Executive Officer - ITREALMS

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The board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has approved the appointment of Dr Sania Nishtar as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reports ITREALMS.

Dr Nishtar, ITREALMS gathered, is currently a member of the Pakistan Senate, will assume the role on 18 March 2024.

Ghana to host Africa Food Bank conference 2024 - ITREALMS

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The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) is to convene the Africa Food Bank Conference 2024 in Accra, Ghana from January 29 through February 1, reports ITREALMS.

This, the organisers said, is building on the Nairobi gathering in November 2022, and will be a further opportunity for food banks from across Africa to gather in-person to discuss common themes and challenges facing food banks and learn from the experience and expertise of peers. As food banking continues to advance in Africa, we look forward to welcoming new GFN members to the Africa food bank community at this event.

Dangote Refinery starts production, thanks Tinubu, Nigerians - ITREALMS

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The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has expressed appreciation to the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his vision and support, following the successful commencement of local refining of petroleum products by Dangote Refinery, reports ITREALMS.

He said the nation's leadership encouraged him to embark on the refinery project years ago.

2023: Customs Area 1, Port Harcourt's revenue hits N116.5bn - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Customs Service, Area 1 Command Port Harcourt has generated the total sum of One Hundred and Sixteen Billion, Five Hundred Million, Nine Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty-Eight Naira and Eighty-Four Kobo (₦116,500,930,958.84), as revenue collected in the year 2023, reports ITREALMS.

This disclosure was made by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mustapha Hashim in a press statement issued, signed and made available to our correspondent by the Customs Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara in Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital Wednesday.

Total Energies visits NCDMB, reconfirms FID for Ubeta Project'24 - ITREALMS

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Hopes of new projects that would revitalize the Nigerian oil and gas industry and grow local content appear close to realization as the Managing Director and Country Chair TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthieu Bouyer reconfirmed on Thursday that the company would take the final investment decision (FID) on the Ubeta gas project in 2024, while some other big projects would follow shortly.

The Managing Director made the announcement when he led senior officials of the company to visit the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe at the Board’s Abuja liaison office.

Konga, Apple deal: Shoppers get 2-year warranty, free airtime - ITREALMS

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Couetesy of the latest deal between ecommerce leader Konga and world-renowned technology company, Apple, shoppers in Nigeria are now able to buy original mobile and computing devices online as well as win free airtime on purchases, reports ITREALMS.

With the coming together of both technology giants, authentic products from Apple such as the iPhone, Mac, iWatch among other exciting accessories are readily available for purchase directly from the Konga online store at the click of a button.

CBN names new CEOs, EDs for Union, Keystone, Polaris banks - ITREALMS

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In pursuance of the dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank and Polaris Bank on Wednesday, January 10, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed new executives to oversee the affairs of the banks in the interim, reports ITREALMS.

The acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mrs Sidi Ali, Hakama informed ITREALMS in a press statement that for the Union Bank, that Yetunde Oni has been named the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and Mannir Ubali Ringim becomes the Executive Director.

Amagi ADS PLUS Streamlines CTV Advertising With the Launch of FAST Deals Curated Marketplace - ITREALMS ⁶

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The Amagi ADS PLUS, the premium CTV advertising marketplace from the global SaaS technology leader for Connected TV and Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) services, Amagi, today has launched a new, innovative feature called FAST Deals, a curated programmatic marketplace set to enhance the advertiser buying experience across FAST services.