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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Nwosu congratulates Super Falcons on historic win - ITREALMS

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John C. Nwosu, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has praised the Super Falcons for their remarkable 10th CAF Women's African Cup of Nations title, reports ITREALMS,
Nwosu congratulates Super Falcons on historic win - ITREALMS
After trailing 2-0 at halftime, the Nigerian team showed incredible resilience, determination, and skill, scoring three goals in under 30 minutes to secure a thrilling comeback victory.

Unseen hands navigating AI bias, censorship, and battle for fair digital future by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS

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In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS by REMMY NWEKE delves into the urgent battle against AI bias and digital censorship. Explore how unseen forces are influencing artificial intelligence, the growing calls for regulation, and the crucial fight to ensure a transparent and fair digital future for all.
Unseen hands navigating AI bias, censorship, and battle for fair digital future by Remmy Nweke - ITREALMS
Preface:
As the digital tide continues to rise, sweeping Artificial Intelligence into every conceivable corner of our lives, the past week has underscored a burgeoning crisis that demands urgent attention: the insidious specter of AI bias and the chilling potential for censorship.

What began as a technological marvel is rapidly evolving into a complex ethical battleground, prompting fierce debates, calls for stringent regulation, and an intensified global effort to ensure AI serves humanity, rather than subverting it.

Nigeria's Falcons clinches 10th WAFCON Championship, triumphs over Morocco - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's Super Falcons have indeed made history by winning the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) championship, defeating host Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final match, reports ITREALMS.
Nigeria's Falcons clinches 10th WAFCON Championship, triumphs over Morocco - ITREALMS
The Falcons came from behind to win the game, with goals from Esther Okoronkwo, Gift Ijamilusi, and Jennifer Echegini securing their 10th WAFCON title.

USSD Wahala Reloaded: Are Telcos Quietly Dipping into Your Airtime? by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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In Nigeria, one phrase captures the endless stream of troubles that trail daily life, "Wahala no dey finish." This timeless street slang now finds fresh relevance in the realm of mobile banking, especially with the storm brewing between telcos, banks, and the supposed "saviour" in between, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). 
USSD Wahala Reloaded: Are Telcos Quietly Dipping into Your Airtime? by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS
After years of battles over who should bear the cost of USSD transactions, the NCC made a grand intervention: going forward, customers would pay USSD fees directly from their airtime, not their bank accounts.

Friday, July 25, 2025

New era @Dangote Cement: Aliko retires, Ikazoboh charts future - ITREALMS

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Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Cement Plc, has retired as Chairman and Director of the Board, effective, Friday, July 25, 2025, reports ITREALMS.
New era @Dangote Cement: Aliko retires, Ikazoboh charts future - ITREALMS
He stepped down to focus on the company's refinery, petrochemicals, fertilizer, and government relations, aiming to drive the company's five-year business trajectory to new heights.

Fake News: NGE tasks media houses on setting up fact-checking desks - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged media houses to set up fact-checking desks to combat the spread of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation, reports 
ITREALMS.
Fake News: NGE tasks media houses on setting up fact-checking desks - ITREALMS

This call was made at a one-day workshop organized by the European Union (EU) in collaboration with the NGE in Lagos.

INEC concludes CVR in Anambra, records 168, 187 new voters, updates on party registration - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, ahead of the off-cycle governorship election, reports 
ITREALMS.
The Commission revealed that a total of 168,187 new voters were registered, with 97,832 (58%) being female and 70,355 (42%) male.

OAU cracks down on indecent dressing, imposes stiff penalties - ITREALMS

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In a sweeping move to curb what it describes as "the contemporary trend of events" impacting campus decorum, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has unveiled a stringent new set of dress code regulations, effective immediately, reports ITREALMS.
OAU cracks down on indecent dressing, imposes stiff penalties - ITREALMS
A confidential "Decision Extract" (Ref. No. R/DCA/C/IB/XVI/12/266), available to 
ITREALMS, outlines severe penalties, including rustication, for students found in violation.

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Airtel Africa's profit climbs 5x on back of mobile money, data growth - ITREALMS

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Airtel Africa's net profit has jumped five-fold to $156 million in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong growth in its mobile money and data businesses. 
Airtel Africa's profit climbs 5x on back of mobile money, data growth - ITREALMS
The company's revenue rose 24.9% to $1.415 billion, fueled by tariff adjustments in Nigeria and a strong performance in Francophone Africa.

Literary Giants clash: 11 authors nominated for $100,000 Nigeria Prize - ITREALMS

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What was once described as a fiercely competitive 2025 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature now appears to have been an underestimation of the intensity of the race. The Prize’s Advisory Board on Wednesday revealed the Longlist of 11 titles, setting the stage for an epic battle for the prestigious literary prize.
Literary Giants clash: 11 authors nominated for $100,000 Nigeria Prize - ITREALMS
The list of the best 11 prose works, arranged in alphabetical order of the book titles: