CPC: Nigeria’s Trial or Triumph in U.S. Religious Freedom Politics? Asks Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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As Washington weighs Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern (CPC) fate, WeekendDigits@ITREALMS with REMMY NWEKE reports that Abuja, the seat of the federal government, appears to be doubling down on faith diplomacy, brandishing the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council’s (NIREC) interfaith bridges and moral voices as proof that unity, not persecution, defines its religious freedom posture.

When the United States designates a nation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), it is not mere diplomatic labeling, it is a signal to the global community that a government has allegedly tolerated or engaged in “particularly severe violations” of religious freedom.

Under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998, this label ranks among the most serious rebukes Washington can issue against a sovereign state.

George Agu to lead discussions @Afritech 5.0 - ITREALMS

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…Renowned technology executive and founder to speak on Africa’s digital future through AI and sovereign technologies.

The organisers of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) are delighted to announce George Agu, a distinguished technology entrepreneur and executive, as one of the keynote speakers at this year’s edition themed “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.”

Agu, the MD/CEO of ActivEdge Technologies Limited, is an astute founder and technology leader whose illustrious career spans over twenty-five years across core banking systems, enterprise applications, fintech, cybersecurity, and AI-powered e-government services. 

CVA 2025: Consumer’s verdict becomes the brand badge of honour by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian marketplace is undergoing a quiet revolution. One powered not by corporate boardrooms or marketing agencies, but by the people who matter most: the consumers. The Consumers Value Awards (CVA), organised by BrandXchange, is the platform that gives Nigerians the power to shape the nation’s business landscape through their votes.

The Consumers Value Awards (CVA) seek to recognise brands and government agencies for superior consumer satisfaction and value, determined solely by public votes. The awards aim to empower consumers by giving them a platform to express their opinions, hold companies accountable, and influence market practices.

Solemnity of All Saints: A call to holiness for all by Chris Uruakpa - ITREALMS

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Today, 1st November, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, a feast dedicated to honoring all the Saints, both known and unknown, who have attained eternal glory. On this day, we remember not only the celebrated Saints but also those whose holiness may have gone unnoticed, yet whose lives continue to inspire faith and virtue.

These holy men and women are examples for us to emulate, their lives remind us of the beauty of living faithfully according to the Gospel. We also seek their prayers and intercession, trusting in the unity of the Communion of Saints, that great spiritual fellowship linking God’s people in heaven, on earth, and in the state of purification.

Transforming Africa: NITDA DG calls for urgent investment in digital infrastructure - ITREALMS

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that Africa’s economic destiny depends on its ability to build and control its own computing capacity, describing it as the bedrock of sustainable digital transformation, job creation, and intra-African trade, reports ITREALMS.

Inuwa made this assertion while speaking at the 2nd Annual Sustainability Week Africa, held at The Westin, Cape Town, South Africa, where he presented insights on how digital technologies can accelerate the continent’s transition to a greener and more inclusive economy.

100 youths begin NCDMB, Renaissance, PETAN Graduate Internship Programme - ITREALMS

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One hundred young graduates of diverse academic disciplines on Thursday began a Graduate Internship Programme jointly sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Renaissance Africa Energy Company (RAEC) Limited, and the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) as part of a collaborative initiative to provide youths with critical skills, exposure and practical knowledge of the work environment in the oil and gas industry.

Under the initiative tagged 2025/2027 NCDMB/PETAN/Renaissance Graduate Internship Programme, the graduates drawn from engineering, geology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and the natural sciences, among others, are to be deployed to PETAN member companies in the oil and gas sector for structured, targeted and industry-relevant training.

Health awareness'25 - TBL Supervisor says early detection, correct information key to reducing burden of Buruli Ulcer in rural communities

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The Health Supervisor in-charge of Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy (TBL) in Awka North, under the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA), Mrs. Celestina Igwe, has stressed that early detection and accurate information are crucial to reducing the growing burden of Buruli Ulcer in rural communities.

Mrs. Igwe made this known during the Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Nkwo Market Day) at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili, themed “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee or Ulee-Okpa): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread.”

Is Nigeria’s software industry powerless in AI Age asks Don Pedro Aganbi - ITREALMS

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of global software development, creating new winners and leaving laggards behind. Across the world, countries are racing to integrate AI into their economies, from digital governance and financial services to health and education. 

Yet in Nigeria, the conversation remains fragmented, weighed down by institutional inertia, leadership wrangling, and a lack of coherent national direction.

Bokku Mart Ad fallout: Mirror to Nigeria’s digital prejudices and regulatory gaps by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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The Bokku Mart ad controversy exposes deep-seated digital prejudices and weak advertising oversight in Nigeria. In this edition of Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, REMMY NWEKE examines the urgent need for ethical regulation, cultural sensitivity, and responsible influencer marketing practices.

Preamble:

The controversy surrounding the recently deleted Bokku Mart online advertisement has once again exposed Nigeria’s uneasy intersection between digital influence, ethnic sensitivity, and weak advertising oversight. What began as a routine promotional video by a supermarket chain has spiraled into a national debate about prejudice, brand accountability, and the dangers of unregulated influencer marketing in the digital age.

Deepfakes: Next human vulnerability for businesses" Asks Ben Jacob - ITREALMS

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Synthetic audio and video generation technologies, known as deepfakes, have reached a critical threshold. Once mostly limited to social media entertainment or occasional political manipulation, they are now fully integrated tools in cyberattack tactics. This shift represents more than a technological evolution; it marks a transformation where human perception itself has become an attack surface. Recognizing a familiar voice or face is no longer a guarantee of authenticity.

In this context, businesses face a threat that relies less on raw technical skill and more on subtle manipulation of human behavior. Fraud campaigns now exploit cloned voices and manipulated videos to simulate authentic communications, deceiving even the most vigilant employees.