Digital Visionary: Uwaje pays tribute to late Prof. G.O. Ajayi, pushes for inclusive IT history - ITREALMS

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Former President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Chief Chris Uwaje, has paid a profound tribute to the late Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi, hailing him as a "true cerebral digital enigma" whose vision was instrumental in institutionalizing Nigeria's National IT policy, reports ITREALMS.

The tribute was delivered at the lecture and launch of the Prof. G.O. Ajayi Foundation, an initiative established to honor and "reincarnate the overwhelming vision" of the late Professor.

NIMC rewards performance: 523 staff promoted as 2025 year ends - ITREALMS

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has concluded the year 2025 by announcing the promotion of 523 staff members, a move aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, reports ITREALMS.

The approval for this mass promotion was granted by the Director-General/CEO of NIMC, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, following the successful completion of the statutory performance reward system. 

NCC mobilizes to fix Abuja network blackout, blames NOGASA diesel blockade - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has moved decisively to address the widespread Quality of Service (QoS) degradation and network outages frustrating subscribers across Abuja, officially confirming the cause as a diesel supply disruption, reports ITREALMS.

The Commission, in a press statement available to ITREALMS, endorsed by its Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, directly linked the service interruptions to the activities of the National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association (NOGASA).

Smashed: How Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo corrected visa error hindering Nigeria’s education export ambition - ITREALMS

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A major administrative flaw within the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) payment portal that inadvertently classified international students as highly-paid expatriate workers, thereby levying exorbitant visa fees, has been swiftly corrected following an intervention led by former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, reports ITREALMS.

The issue, which directly threatened Nigeria’s ambition to become an education export hub, was exposed during a recent visit by Mr. Chidoka to the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation in Abuja. Mr. Chidoka detailed the encounter with the founder of Lux Terra, Rev. Fr. George Ehusani, who highlighted the massive financial barrier facing their newly admitted international students. 

FirstBank powers mainland laffs 3.0 to light up Lagos - ITREALMS

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The Balmoral Convention Centre at the Sheraton in Ikeja underwent a remarkable transformation on Sunday December 7th 2025, becoming the epicenter of Lagos Mainland’s entertainment scene as the highly anticipated Legends Decemba/Mainland Laffs 3.0 event unfolded. 

This spectacular gathering, which brought together an exhilarating blend of comedy, music, dance, and drama, successfully reaffirmed its reputation as an essential cultural highlight of the year. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation. 

Reshaping RDRS and geopolitics of data: Why global south’s voice matters by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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The RDRS must not sideline the Global South. REMMY NWEKE in this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS urges ICANN to define 'Legitimate Interest' for local enforcement, protect digital rights, and ensure operational equity for African registries.

Defining future Internet:
The global architecture of the internet is constantly being reformed, and seldom has that reform been more critical than in the ongoing debate at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) community over how to access nonpublic domain registration data. 

The proposed solution, the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), is intended to create a predictable and scalable pathway for legitimate data access in a world dominated by privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (EU).

Dangote unveils ₦1trn scholarship scheme for 1.3m Nigerian students - ITREALMS

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…Federal Government Hails Initiative as Bold and Transformative

Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, , has announced a ₦1 trillion scholarship programme to expand access to education and promote academic excellence across Nigeria. Starting in 2026, the initiative will support over 1.3 million students from all 774 local government areas, with ₦100 billion committed annually for 10 years.

The programme targets Nigeria’s most vulnerable learners and is structured into three categories: Aliko Dangote STEM Scholars – 30,000 undergraduates in public universities and polytechnics will receive tuition support of up to ₦600,000 per year;  Aliko Dangote Technical Scholars – 5,000 TVET trainees will get essential study materials and technical tools; MHF Dangote Secondary School Girls Scholars – 10,000 girls in public schools will receive uniforms, books, and learning supplies, prioritizing states with high out-of-school rates.

Digital Governance: Anambra Shines with 4 Wins at NCCIDE 2025 ' ITREALMS

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Anambra State has once again asserted its dominance in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, securing four major awards at the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE), reports ITREALMS.

Held at the Crispan Suite & Event Centre in Jos, Plateau State, from December 8–12, 2025, the event convened federal and state stakeholders to evaluate progress under the theme, “Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Sustainable Growth Through Innovation.”

IMILI and Nigeria’s global duty: Getting leadership right by Chido Onumah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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A decade and half ago, a global historic event took place in Bangkok, the picturesque capital city of Thailand. UNESCO convened an Expert Meeting on “Towards Media and Information Literacy Indicators,” from November 4-6, 2010, bringing together international experts to develop common indicators for measuring Media and Information Literacy (MIL). 

The meeting had in attendance specialists from 17 countries. The aim was “to create frameworks for assessing MIL competencies, emphasizing its importance for fostering informed citizens, sustainable development, and cultural understanding in the digital age.”

PIN Report exposes widespread technology-facilitated gender violence across six African nations - ITREALMS

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67% of Respondents Victimised: Paradigm Initiative Study Uncovers Severe Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Crisis Across Africa

A new, landmark study by the pan-African digital rights and inclusion organisation, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has exposed a rapidly escalating crisis of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) across Africa, reports ITREALMS.

The research, released on International Human Rights Day, reveals that a staggering 67 per cent of respondents reported being victims of at least one or multiple forms of digital violence.