State of Emergency in Rivers: A tale of politics, power, and social media - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, citing breakdown in governance and public order, sparking nationwide outrage, especially on social media, reports REMMY NWEKE.

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On March 18, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a breakdown in governance and public order.

UK, Nigeria, and Ghana launch £1.9m Sankore Initiative to boost science, technology, and innovation - ITREALMS

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In a significant move to drive economic growth and sustainable development in West Africa, the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched the £1.9m Sankore initiative, reports ITREALMS.

This program aims to strengthen science, technology, and innovation ecosystems in the region.

Nigeria: NLNG to improve operational efficiency of domestic LPG supply - ITREALMS

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With continuous improvement culture, the NLNG has committed to working closely with its stakeholders to scale up operational efficiency in its Domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (DLPG) supply to the country, reports ITREALMS.

At an engagement session recently with stakeholders in Lagos, NLNG highlighted its plans to enhance engagement and improve operational efficiency of its LPG supply through digitalisation of some of its processes which include a new platform designed to streamline regulatory processes, optimise risk management, and enhance the buyer experience. 

Chairman Editorial Board Penpushing Media, Funke Fadugba loses mother - ITREALMS

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The Chairman Editorial Board of Penpushing Media Deaconess Olufunke Fadugba has lost her mother Chief (Mrs) Folake Grace Awosanya who until her death was Iyaloja of Bakare Bello Market in Araromi Sawmill in Kosofe Local Government area of Lagos State.

A statement by the family made available by Fadugba, who was also former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council and a school Proprietress said the famous market leader passed peacefully at age 98 in the morning of Tuesday at her private residence in Asese, Obafemi- Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Abuja set to host 2025 Book City event - ITREALMS

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja is set to host the 2025 book city event on April 24, with the theme: “Reading a Unifying Factor” reports ITREALMS.

The book city event is an initiative of the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP). The Network was established in Nigeria in February 2020 and 2022 in Abuja, FCT.

TJAA to celebrate Ndubuisi Ugbede @70 with symposium - ITREALMS

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The Times Journalism Alumni Association (TJAA) has advanced plans to celebrate its former Director, Mr. Ndubuisi Ugbede, as he turns 70 in April, 2025, with a symposium, reports ITREALMS.

The symposium with the theme "TJAA Celebrating Ndubuisi Ugbede @70" ITREALMS gathered would take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the NUJ Council Secretariat, (Ladi Lawal House) 9A Iyalla Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, at 10:00am prompt.

South Korea and Nigeria: A tale of two 'States of Emergency' by Ginger Ekeh- ITREALMS

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The past few months have seen dramatic political developments in South Korea and Nigeria, two nations grappling with internal crises that have tested the resilience of their democratic institutions. In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of emergency martial law in December 2024 triggered a swift backlash, culminating in his impeachment by the National Assembly.

Meanwhile, in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, accompanied by the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, has raised questions about executive overreach and the safeguarding of democratic principles.

Tinubu names Olukayode Gregory, pioneer registrar of new Federal University - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Obayomi Olukayode Gregory as the Pioneer Registrar of the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

This appointment marks a significant milestone in the development of the university, which was established in 2023.

FirstBank: Cementing tech-driven SME dominance in Africa @Asian Banker Awards'25 - ITREALMS

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The First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a stalwart in the African financial landscape, has recently once again distinguished itself by clinching the prestigious "Best SME Bank in Nigeria" and "Best SME Bank in Africa" awards at the 2025 Asian Banker Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards for the second consecutive year, reports ITREALMS.

These accolades, renowned for their rigorous evaluation and transparency, underscore FirstBank's unwavering commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through innovative, tech-enabled solutions.

USPF Secretary applauds ITU, UK-FCDO’s partnership on Nigerian rural connectivity - ITREALMS

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The Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), for their collaboration with Nigerian government to deepen rural connectivity for socio-economic development of the country.

Arowosafe gave the commendation at an Industry-Focused Stakeholders Engagement Session which was organised in Lagos over the weekend by the USPF in in collaboration with the UK FCDO and the ITU. The session built on USPF’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the achievement of wide network connectivity coverage in unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria.