The Blue Boom: Ocean economy surges, but faces troubled waters - ITREALMS

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The ocean, once primarily viewed as a source of fish and a highway for ships, has exploded into a trillion-dollar powerhouse, driving a diverse array of industries from sun-soaked tourism to cutting-edge biotech.

New data reveals that the "blue economy" reached a staggering $2.2 trillion in global exports in 2023, with services comprising a dominant 59%. This surge underscores the ocean's vital role in powering everything from pharmaceuticals and clean energy to marine sports and advanced manufacturing, supporting over 600 million jobs worldwide.

Nigerian Army Kicks Off 2025 Study Period, Focuses on Capacity Building - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Army's Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC NA) has kicked off its 2025 study period, with a focus on capacity building and effective training for joint military operations, reports 

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The event, which took place at the TRADOC NA Auditorium in Minna, brought together top military officers, experts, and stakeholders to discuss pressing security challenges and strategies for improving training.

Abike Dabri must hear this: Justice for Ladi, TikTok employee who died of neglect

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The tragic story of Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a 27-year-old Nigerian national who worked as a content moderator for Teleperformance, a subsidiary of TikTok, in Kenya, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, reports ITREALMS.

ECOWAS chiefs of defence staff meet to tackle regional security challenges - ITREALMS

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The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria, with a call to action from the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, reports ITREALMS.

In his welcome address, General Musa emphasized the importance of collective action in addressing the complex security threats facing the West African region. "We must support our political leadership by entrenching a conducive and secure environment for economic development to thrive," he said.

Lanre Odukoya leads Media, Neuroscience and Storytelling @Chain Reactions - ITREALMS

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One of the continent's leading Public Relations and Integrated Communications Consultancies, the Chain Reactions Africa, has appointed Lanre Odukoya as an Associate Consultant, Media, Neuroscience and Storytelling, reports ITREALMS.

Odukoya, a distinguished media and communications professional, brings a wealth of experience to Chain Reactions Africa as the company deepens its consumer neuroscience practice.

NITDA's Inuwa advocates for gender inclusion - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasized the importance of gender inclusion in digital literacy programs across Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the inauguration of Quality Education and Girl Child Initiatives (Luminah 2030), Inuwa stressed that empowering women through technology is crucial for national progress.

Olowookere leads new exco @Mortgage Banking Association - ITREALMS

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The Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN), has elected new executives led by Mr Ayo Olowookere elected as President, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement issued by the MBAN and made available to ITREALMS had disclosed.

NCDMB acquires 20% equity in 100kbpd refinery project - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sealed a deal to acquire 20 per cent equity in a 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery project being established by African Refinery Group Ltd, in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd).

The share purchase agreement for this investment was signed on Thursday, and it will make NCDMB a key partner in the African Refinery Port Harcourt Limited (ARPHL), being co-located with Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited, operated by the NNPC Ltd, in Alesa Eleme, Rivers State.

Not about Natasha by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi - ITREALMS

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Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed a number of events at the Nigerian Senate, which have left some of us shell-shocked. It is quite common for arguments and battles of all kinds to break out in the National Assembly. 

It is not easy for so many representatives of their people to get along without ruffling each other’s feathers. However, what we have all witnessed recently cannot be considered normal. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, wanted to speak from the floor of the Senate. She was not recognised to speak because her seat had been moved. She refused to proceed to her new seat because she felt undermined and disrespected. 

Catholics mourn passage of Bishop Emeritus, Ayo-Maria Atoyebi OP - ITREALMS

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The Catholic Diocese of Ilorin has announced the passing of Bishop Emeritus Ayo-Maria Atoyebi OP, who departed this life on March 8, 2025, at 12:55 pm, reports ITREALMS.

According to a press statement available to ITREALMS by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, Most Rev. Anselm Pendo LAWANI, Bishop Ayo-Maria served the diocese with dedication, wisdom, and compassion from 1992 to 2019.