UNIZIK dismisses student Precious for slapping lecturer over TikTok disruption - ITREALMS

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The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State has dismissed a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for slapping a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, in a viral video, reports ITREALMS.

The dismissal of the student followed the outcome of a Student Disciplinary Committee earlier set up by the institution to look into the matter.

Brand loyalty: Fendi, Italian fashion house owes Nnamdi Kanu, says Awuzie - ITREALMS

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The acclaimed most vocal Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) evangelist in Africa, Dr. Charles Awuzie, has penned a letter to Fendi, a fashionistic entity to support Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (MNK) for his brand loyalty, maintaining that "Fendi owes Nnamdi Kanu," reports ITREALMS.

Fendi, ITREALMS gathered is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1925, known for its elaborate craftsmanship and creativity. The brand offers a wide range of products including fur, ready-to-wear clothing, leather goods, shoes, fragrances, and eyewear, making significant contributions to the luxury fashion industry.

Forfeiture Order: CBN reassures public on Keystone bank’s stability - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured Nigerians and commercial banking public that there is no cause for alarm over the court order on forfeiture of some shares to the Federal Government of Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The apex bank also declared that the commercial bank is safe, sound, and fully operational.

Finally 2Face engages Natasha with a ring - ITREALMS

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Barely 24 hours to the popular Valentine's Day on February 14, 2025, the rumours of intimacy between 2Face Baba and Natasha Igbenidion was sealed off with engagement between the two, reports ITREALMS.

The engagement witnessed both in their real elements according to observers.

Nigeria: UN allocates US$5m for anticipated floods early responses - ITREALMS

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The United Nations (UN) Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has released US$5 million from the Central Emergency Fund (CERF) for anticipatory action for floods in Nigeria.

This was announced by the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, who highlighted the need to act ahead of predictable shocks based on strong risk analysis.

Telecoms sector: Cardoso reiterates calls for backward integration - ITREALMS

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The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated calls for deeper backward integration in the telecommunications sector, emphasising the need to localise key supply chains while expanding financial services to benefit ordinary Nigerians.

Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, during a courtesy visit to CBN headquarters by Airtel Africa’s management team, led by Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sunil Taldar, Cardoso emphasised the need to reduce the sector’s reliance on foreign exchange.

Shell, Bayelsa State launch plan to protect Taylor Creek Forest Reserve - ITREALMS

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The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC Joint Venture) and the Bayelsa state government inaugurated the Gbaran Biodiversity Action Plan (Gbaran BAP), last week, in which more than 150 people from Taylor Creek Forest Reserve communities have been trained in alternative livelihood skills to reduce exploitation of resources at the forest. The trainees acquired skills in Aquaculture, Bee keeping, Goat rearing, snail and cassava/plantain farming and Grasscutter technology and were given packs to start their businesses.

“SPDC is well placed to contribute to the protection of Taylor Creek Forest reserve having successfully implemented similar programmes at Gele-Gele and Urhonigbe forest reserves in Edo State,” said SPDC Director and Head, Corporate Relations Igo Weli, in a speech delivered in Yenagoa by Corporate Relations Manager West, Amechi Ucheoma. “With the support of our joint venture partners – NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies and Nigeria Agip Oil Company – we have decided to embark on the latest biodiversity action plan to continue to support the government and people of Bayelsa State in order to maintain the balance of nature at Taylor Creek.”

Alleged N7.7bn: NCDMB upholds highest standards in due process, debunks Sahara Reporter claims - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has debunk allegation of using some N7 billion on consultancy, insisting that it follows due process in all dealings, and upholds highest standards, reports ITREALMS.

In a rebuttal available to ITREALMS, the board, maintained firmly and unequivocally that its false, malicious, and misleading the publication by Sahara Reporters on February 12, 2025, entitled - EXCLUSIVE: NIGERIAN CONTENT BOARD NCDMB BOSS OGBE SPENDS N7 BILLION ON CONSULTANCY, OVER 580 MILLION ON 5-DAY LONDON TRAINING, LOGISTICS, ALLOWANCES.

Old students renovate Egba Obafemi Grammar School, management commends - ITREALMS

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The authority and management of Egba-Obafemi Community Grammar School (EOCGS) located in Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State have commended old students of the institution for the renovation of the buildings, which include the staff quarters of the school.

The Principals of Senior and Junior School gave the commendation in a letter of appreciation jointly signed by them and forwarded to the old students’ association of the school, which was founded in September 1977.

NDSF25 to discourse Global Digital Compact, opportunities for stakeholders on June 19 - ITREALMS

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The ITREALMS Media group, through its annual Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), will host a crucial discussion on the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and its implications for Nigerian stakeholders, reports ITREALMS.

The forum, themed "Global Digital Compact: Opportunities for Multi-stakeholders in Nigeria," will take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos.