ngPIF 2026: Industry giants gather in Lagos to reshape Nigeria’s internet backbone - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s digital infrastructure ecosystem has arrived at a pivotal juncture as regulators, network operators, Internet service providers, data centers, and technology leaders prepare to gather in Lagos for the 2026 Nigerian Peering and Interconnection Forum (ngPIF), reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled for October 28–29, 2026, the two-day forum holding at Marriot Hotel, Joel Ogunaike Ikeja-Lagos, will focus on fortifying Internet peering, optimizing local traffic exchange, and engineering the resilient backbones required to power Nigeria’s accelerating digital economy.

Prof. Mesagan explores fossil energy, sustainability puzzle @PAU 26th inaugural lecture - ITREALMS

The Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) has hosted its 26th Inaugural Lecture, centered on navigating the complex intersection of energy transition, economic growth, and environmental sustainability in developing regions, reports ITREALMS.

Delivered by Professor Ekundayo Peter Mesagan, Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics at the School of Management and Social Sciences (SMSS), the milestone lecture took place at the Honeywell Group Auditorium, Lagos Business School, drawing principal officers, Senate members, faculty, policymakers, and industry experts.

Watchdog's Mirror: Inside NGE-Nation clash and crisis of media neutrality by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

The fiery exchange between the Nigerian Guild of Editors and The Nation exposes deep cracks in media ethics. REMMY NWEKE writes in WeekendDigits@ITREALMS that this clash over conference platforms threatens journalistic neutrality as the nation approaches high-stakes 2027 elections.

Preamble:

The high-stakes world of Nigerian journalism has been jolted by an unprecedented internal rupture, transforming a professional gathering into a battleground of institutional reputations. When The Nation newspaper published a stinging editorial under the provocative title “Journalists Failed Journalism,” it fired a direct salvo at the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) over the proceedings of the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held in Enugu. 

Silent Towers: Abandoned masts and looming danger in Awba-Ofemili (Part 1) by Remmy Nweke - TelecomsClinic@ITREALMS

Discover how a multi-million naira federal telecom project in Awba-Ofemili became a rusting ghost asset. REMMY NWEKE in this TelecomsClinic@ITREALMS reports that part one of this investigative series exposes neglected infrastructure, backdoor land deals, and the severe digital isolation crippling the Ofemili axis of Awka North LGA.

Preamble: Topography of Isolation
Across rural and semi-urban landscapes in Nigeria, telecommunications infrastructure is celebrated as the vital gateway to modernization, digital inclusion, and economic empowerment. However, tucked away behind overgrown foliage in Awba-Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, lies a rusting monument of unfulfilled promise. Affixed to its security perimeter is a weathered project sign bearing an official mandate: Base Transceiver Station, AMPE Project 2022, South East Zone, Site ID: SEV001, under the aegis of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) and implemented via BSN.

Instead of bridging the digital divide, this multi-million naira federal project stands as a silent ghost tower; abandoned, unactivated, and raising serious questions about accountability in rural ICT deployment.

Corridor: From the Expressway to Agrarian Heartlands
To fully grasp why a ghost project hurts so deeply, one must travel the physical spine that connects Awba-Ofemili to the rest of Anambra State. 

Akwa Okuko Conundrum: Why Nigeria’s justice system failed public test by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

The early release of Akwa Okuko via a plea bargain and executive mercy exposes a dangerous "justice gap" in Nigeria. REMMY NWEKE writes in this edition of WeekendDigits@ITREALMS that while legal, this opaque process fuels public cynicism that the powerful operate above the law. True accountability demands transparent criteria for clemency, prioritizing verifiable rehabilitation and full restitution over subjective remorse.

The early release of the self-acclaimed billionaire hotelier and socialite, Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as Akwa Okuko, from the Awka Correctional Centre has ignited a firestorm of public discourse. His initial incarceration, following a high-profile arrest that signaled a watershed moment against impunity, was a rare victory for the rule of law in Anambra State. 

NGE tackles The Nation Editorial Board, demands apology over Enugu conference critique - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a stern demand for an apology from the Editorial Board of The Nation newspaper, accusing the publication of failing professional standards and reaching sweeping conclusions without establishing the full facts regarding the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held in Enugu, reports ITREALMS.

In a formal statement signed by the President, Eze Anaba, and the General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the Guild forcefully rejected claims made in The Nation's editorial titled “Journalists Failed Journalism,” which was published on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Lagos, Delta, Imo, Ekiti States, Shell, Access Bank, NASENI Join GOCOP Conference Partners - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced the addition of the Lagos, Delta, Imo, and Ekiti state governments, alongside Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Access Bank Plc, and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), as partners for its landmark 10th Annual Conference, reports ITREALMS.

The two-day conference opens on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

Menxtt Technology cuts through vendor stress to power Nigerian firms with end-to-end ICT infrastructure - ITREALMS

Ask any corporate manager across Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, or Port Harcourt about setting up office technology, and they will tell you that buying computers is the easy part, reports ITREALMS.

The real headache begins when verifying equipment authenticity, juggling multiple suppliers for peripheral gear, or chasing down reliable after-sales support when systems break down.

Plea bargain paved way for Akwa Okuko's early release, says Anambra AG - ITREALMS

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Anambra State, Mr. Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, has clarified that the early release of inmate Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as Akwa Okuko, was facilitated by a combination of plea bargain proceedings and the Governor’s prerogative of mercy, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on Friday, Nweke encouraged inmates currently standing trial in the state to consider plea bargain arrangements if they are satisfied of their guilt regarding the offenses charged, pointing to Nwangwu's case as a practical illustration of the process.

AI Revolution: AIT president urges shift to ‘Sovereign Triple-L’ mindset to preserve professional relevance - ITREALMS

The President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, has called for a fundamental paradigm shift in how individuals, tertiary institutions, and industry approach talent development in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a recent graduation address, Professor Dzidonu argued that formal university degrees can no longer be treated as the terminal endpoint of education, warning that the traditional career trajectory is rapidly becoming obsolete under the pressure of automated systems and technological disruption.