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Friday, August 08, 2025

ALTON raises alarm over diesel supply disruption to telecommunications sites - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has expressed deep concern over the ongoing disruptions to diesel supply logistics for cell sites nationwide, reports ITREALMS.
ALTON raises alarm over diesel supply disruption to telecommunications sites - ITREALMS
ALTON is the umbrella organization for telecommunications operators, tower companies, and infrastructure providers, 

Why is Nigeria recording more malnutrition deaths than war-torn Palestine? by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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Why is Nigeria recording more malnutrition deaths than war-torn Palestine? by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS


At the end of July 2025, the world was shocked to learn that 169 people, including 93 children, had died of malnutrition in Palestine since the outbreak of the devastating war with Israel. For context, the war has gone on actively for close to two years. Tragic and painful as this figure is, it is utterly dwarfed by a chilling statistic from Nigeria: over 652 children have died from malnutrition in Katsina State alone, and that’s just in the first half of 2025.

Why is Nigeria recording more malnutrition deaths than war-torn Palestine? by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

This jarring incongruity provokes a bleak and sobering question: How can a nation not technically in war end up outpacing a war zone in deaths due to hunger and malnutrition?

Thursday, August 07, 2025

INEC releases locations for nationwide CVR exercise - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the locations of registration centres for the Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, reports ITREALMS.

INEC releases locations for nationwide CVR exercise - ITREALMS

According to the Commission in a press statement available to ITREALMS today, Thursday and endorsed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee at INEC, Sam Olumekun, the CVR will resume on August 18, 2025, with online pre-registration, while in-person registration will commence on August 25, 2025.

Technology: Shell's team wins Best Technical Paper award @SPE conference'25 - ITREALMS

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A team of Shell staff has won the highly regarded 1st Place Technical Paper Award at the annual international and exhibition conference of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) which ended last night in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.
Technology: Shell's team wins Best Technical Paper award @SPE conference'25 - ITREALMS
The team comprising well engineers Augustine Okosun, Osehojie Ojeh-Oziegbe, Oluwatobilola Aribike and Oladokun Adubi were commended “for an outstanding display of in-depth technical knowledge and quality delivery” in their presentation titled, “Application of Perforated, Wash and Cement (PWC) technology for annular remediation in deep-water abandonment.”

NCC: Securing Critical National Information Infrastructure is VIP - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has underscored the importance of sustainability and security in the telecom industry, particularly with the designation of telecom infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), reports ITREALMS.
NCC: Securing Critical National Information Infrastructure is VIP - ITREALMS
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of NCC, who was represented by Engr Edoyemi Ogoh - Director, Technical Standards and Network Integrity Department, emphasized that the industry contributes over 14.4% to Nigeria's GDP and underpins critical sectors like banking, energy, health, security, education, and governance.

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

ValueJet pilots suspended by NCAA over Kwami 1 - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed receipt of reports concerning a serious breach of aviation safety protocols by a ValueJet pilot at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (Domestic Terminal) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, reports ITREALMS.
ValueJet pilots suspended by NCAA over Kwami 1 - ITREALMS
Preliminary information indicates that the pilot in question commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols.

MRA to Gov. Bago: Reopen Badegi 90.1 FM, your order stifles democracy - ITREALMS

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has strongly condemned the closure of Badegi 90.1 FM, a private radio station in Minna, Niger State, by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. MRA described the action as "illegal, arbitrary, and a dangerous assault on broadcasting freedom" reports ITREALMS.
MRA to Gov. Bago: Reopen  Badegi 90.1 FM, your order stifles democracy - ITREALMS
In a press statement, MRA's Programme Officer, John Gbadamosi, noted that the Governor's action constitutes an abuse of office and a breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers. 

Airtel Nigeria CEO highlights data boom, nationwide connectivity as key innovation areas - ITREALMS

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Airtel Nigeria's Managing Director and CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, has identified data demands and network connectivity as critical areas where the company is innovating to improve customer satisfaction, reports ITREALMS. 
Airtel Nigeria CEO highlights data boom, nationwide connectivity as key innovation areas - ITREALMS
Speaking at a media roundtable in Lagos, Balsingh emphasized the importance of investing in 5G and fibre technologies to build a scalable network that can support Nigeria's digital future.

Shell showcases energy industry contributions @SPE Conference - ITREALMS

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Shell has highlighted its pivotal role in Nigeria's oil and gas industry at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) conference in Lagos, with the exhibition featuring Shell's flagship businesses, including Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), as well as its partnerships with All On and Daystar Power, reports ITREALMS.
Shell showcases energy industry contributions @SPE Conference - ITREALMS
Shell's participation in the conference comes as it received an award for its $5 billion Bonga North project, which is expected to produce 110,000 barrels of oil per day. 

CEMESO condemns shutdown of Badeggi FM, Tasks Niger State Governor to respect democratic rights - ITREALMS

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The Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) has strongly condemned the arbitrary shutdown of Badeggi FM by the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, reports ITREALMS.
CEMESO condemns shutdown of Badeggi FM, Tasks Niger State Governor to respect democratic rights - ITREALMS
CEMESO views this action as a blatant abuse of executive power, violating the rule of law and the rights of the media house and journalists.