Nestlé, Guinness, FMN, Aren Paper, others back sustainability pledge @Africa forum - ITREALMS

Leading corporate giants and public sector stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to continental environmental stewardship, with participants at the inaugural Africa Sustainability Forum (ASF 2026) officially adopting the "Africa Sustainability Pledge" reports ITREALMS.

The landmark declaration commits participating organizations to aggressively reduce operational waste, utilize resources responsibly, finance green innovation, expand job creation, and drive inclusive economic growth across the region.

Konga Yakata Black Friday 2026: Nigerians offered month-long savings extravaganza+ chance to win SUV - ITREALMS

Konga, Nigeria's composite e-commerce giant, has officially commenced its highly anticipated Yakata Black Friday 2026 campaign, promising a transformative month for online and offline shoppers nationwide, reports ITREALMS.

Running from November 1 to 30, ITREALMS gathered this year’s edition is set to redefine year-end retail, combining jaw-dropping discounts across multiple product categories with exclusive brand partnerships and high-stakes rewards.

Frazimex MD, Engr. Chuka Eze, to Keynote Realnews 14th Anniversary Lecture - ITREALMS

The management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has confirmed that Engr. Chuka Eze, Managing Director of Frazimex Engineering Limited (a subsidiary of the Oilserv Group), will deliver the keynote address at the Realnews 14th Anniversary Lecture, reports ITREALMS

The keynote will set the tone for this year’s theme, “Geopolitical Turbulence and Energy Security: Forging Strategic Opportunities for Africa,” scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, starting at 10:00 AM.

Nigerian medical student, Chinaza Joy Ugota clinches global distinction @2026 Sejong Sijo Poetry Contest - ITREALMS

Nigerian undergraduate medical student from Ebonyi State, Chinaza Joy Ugota, has achieved global recognition at the prestigious 2026 Sejong International Sijo Competition, reports ITREALMS.

The highly competitive annual contest, hosted in South Korea, attracted a staggering 917 entries submitted by poets across 80 countries spanning six continents.

NCC unveils device checker, code ‘*315#’ to safeguard consumers, boost QoS - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially unveiled the Device Checker initiative, introducing the shortcode *315# as part of its ongoing drive to protect consumers, eliminate unapproved hardware, and optimize Quality of Service (QoS) across national telecommunications networks, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Director and Zonal Controller of the NCC Lagos Zonal Office, Mr. Tunji Jimoh, emphasized that the Device Checker is a consumer-centric initiative designed to verify device type-approval before purchase without compromising user privacy.

10 key takeaways from Africa Sustainability Forum 2026 - ITREALMS

When the vision for the Africa Sustainability Forum (ASF 2026) first began to take shape, a fundamental question hung in the balance: Would this become yet another conventional talk shop, characterised by high-minded rhetoric that evaporates the moment the conference lights dim, or would it anchor squarely on actionable, real-world solutions?

Surpassing all initial expectations, ASF 2026 proved that Africa’s sustainability movement has officially graduated from mere conversation to decisive implementation. Held under the compelling theme "Sustainable Futures: Driving Just Transitions, Green Growth, and Shared Prosperity," the forum convened a powerful coalition of changemakers dedicated to reshaping the continent's environmental and economic landscape.

A Coalition for Change:
The high-impact gathering brought together an extraordinary assembly of visionary leaders and institutional stakeholders, including Marilyn Obaisa-Osula, Partner and Head of ESG, Sustainability and Climate Change Services at PwC West Market Area; Fola Odufuwa, Managing Director of New Frontier Capital Advisors; Agharese Lucia Onaghise, Executive Director of the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA); Olori Data Matemilola, Executive Director of the Solace Foundation; and Mrs. Olutunde Osunleye, Principal Manager of Regulatory Services at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), representing the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida.

NITDA mandates DNSSEC implementation across all MDAs, to fortify national cybersecurity - ITREALMS,

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has mandated all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to implement the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) architecture as a compulsory component of its cybersecurity assessment protocol, reports ITREALMS.

The announcement was made during a high-profile Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar held on Monday, organized by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) through its .ng Academy to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, under the theme: "Securing Nigeria’s Digital Foundation: DNSSEC, the .ng Domain, and the Future of National Cyber Resilience."

E-Waste Dialogue 2026: NCC, NLNG drum support for ITREALMS multi-stakeholder forum - ITREALMS

As preparations intensify for the 2026 edition of the annual ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue, key industry institutions, including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), have declared their institutional support for the forthcoming high-level multi-stakeholder gathering, reports ITREALMS.

Organized by ITREALMS Media Group, the 2026 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos.

SNAIL VENDOR ALARM: No Phone, No ID, No Mercy by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

A seller spotted his concealed sidearm and raised a false alarm, leaving army officer Captain Maxwell Mahama at the mercy of a local mob during a morning run without his ID or phone. REMMY NWEKE writes that, completely unidentified and cut off from communication, the young officer was brutally killed before the truth could surface.

Preamble:
Just last month, the global community and national identity management authorities observed National Identity Day (ID Day) on September 16; a date strategically chosen to align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 for universal legal identity. While policy roundtables focused on biometric coverage, digital databases, and civic inclusion, one fundamental reality often remains unspoken in governance circles: in high-tension environments, carrying a verifiable identity is quite literally a matter of life and death.

Fr Echefu bids emotional farewell to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa - ITREALMS

It was a poignant atmosphere of emotional reflection, thanksgiving, and celebration at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa, Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Rev. Fr. Augustine Echefu celebrated his final parish Mass and delivered a heartfelt farewell address, reports ITREALMS.

Affectionately nicknamed “Eweleke” by his congregants, the youthful and dynamic priest concluded a transformative four-year tenure of spiritual renewal, infrastructural development, and community reconciliation.