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Monday, August 31, 2020
Daminabo emerges August winner of Princewill's ‘Hard Worker’ award
African integrated hi-speed rail network gets boost
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Still on financial inclusion
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Alake Suleman is 45 years old. He is popularly referred to as Baba Kareem. He is the definition of a journeyman. He is a certified ‘labour’ on construction sites, a respected grasscutter cum gardener and an itinerary real estate agent.
He never had a bank account in his first three decades on earth. He is not lettered, and cannot read or write in English. The compound where he lives is not connected to the mains, so he doesn’t have a utility bill, never had. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs
CBN approves Payment Service Bank license for 9mobile
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A subsidiary of 9mobile, the 9Payment Service Bank (9PSB), has gotten the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to formally kick off its e-banking operations in the country, reports ITREALMS.
A press statement available to ITREALMS last weekend, 9mobile said that its *990# payment service banking platform would help drive financial inclusion in Nigeria’s ecosystem.
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Drive safe, stay safe: FRSC begins nationwide ember months campaigns
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced its nationwide end of the year campaigns with the theme; 'Drive Safe and Stay Safe', reports ITREALMS.
Disclosing, the Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi called on the motoring public to make the year 2020 'ember' months unique and crash free by adhering strictly to road traffic regulations.
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Buhari approves transfer of NIMC to Pantami's ministry, FMoCDE
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The President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has approved the transfer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, reports ITREALMS.
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Oyo NUJ shuns Femi Fani-Kayode
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22 youths massacre: Nzuko Ummunna petitions Enugu governor, seeks investigation
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An Igbo socio-cultural organization, Nzuko Ummunna, has petitioned the governor of Enugu State to set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to look into the circumstances surrounding the killing of 22 unarmed youths by suspected security operatives in Emeni, Enugu State, and proffer appropriate sanctions be meted out to the perpetrators, reports ITREALMS.
Adesina re-election: Its affirmation of Africa’s confidence in you - ITREALMS ... Making Leadership SENSE with digital news!
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said the re-election of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina for another term of five years as President of African Development Bank is an affirmation of Africa's confidence in his ability and commitment to the development of the region, reports ITREALMS.
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Ekeh to FG: Declare Oct 1 2020 Nigeria’s tech independence anniversary
The chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh has called on the Federal Government (FG) to declare October 1st 2020 Nigeria’s technology independence day, reports ITREALMS.
Ekeh made this known at a recent virtual chat, said this has become imperative to boost technology emancipation. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs
ADM Energy: Prince Arthur Eze denies involvement with Oilbank Int'l - ITREALMS
The Executive Chairman of Atlas Petroleum International and Oranto Petroleum, Prince Arthur Eze, has categorically denied recent news reports of his involvement in a partnership with ADM Energy on the ongoing Marginal Fields Bidding Round in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.
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COVID-19: Groups honour NCC, Danbatta for keeping Nigerians connected - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta have been honoured by two non-governmental organisations over their roles since COVID-19 pandemic was recorded in the country, reports ITREALMS.
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This, ITREALMS gathered came in recognition of the critical role the Commission played particularly in keeping Nigerians and businesses connected since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Cybersecurity and risk mitigation
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Two days earlier, the social media site had admitted a major cyber-attack of celebrity accounts. The security breach saw accounts including those of Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Kanye West and Bill Gates tweet a Bitcoin scam to millions of followers.
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“Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack” was the screaming headline on the BBC’s website on July 17, 2020.
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Broadband group launches new strategy for Fixed Wireless Access
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The Cambridge Broadband Networks Group (CBNG) has launched a comprehensive development programme to enter new markets, which will revolutionise the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) market. The company will also provide its extensive expertise and award-winning solutions to ensure reliable high-quality connectivity, reports ITREALMS.
COVID-19: NLNG donates to Edo, Adamawa States - ITREALMS ... Making Leadership SENSE with digital news!
The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has donated medical equipment to Edo and Adamawa states as part of its contribution to the N11.4 billion Oil and Gas Industry Collaborative Initiative, spearheaded by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, reports ITREALMS.
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Igbo Think Tank applauds FG, Ugwuanyi for reopening Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport, Enugu
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Petition that nailed Rufai, stopped him from address NBA conference - ITREALMS
Lawyers write NBA to stop Gov El-Rufai from addressing NBA Conference, give reasons.
18 August, 2020
Prof Koyinsola Ajayi, SAN
Chair, Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP)
Nigerian Bar Association, NBA
CBD, Abuja
REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE OFFER OF PLATFORM AT THE 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION TO MALLAM NASIR EL-RUFAI
We are a collective of lawyers enrolled to practice in Nigeria and have duly subscribed for our Practicing Fees in 2020. We have learnt that the TCCP under your leadership has chosen to invite Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, as a headline speaker to address the 60th Anniversary Annual Conference of our beloved Association. We regret that our Association, whose Motto is “Promoting the Rule of Law” extended this invitation to a man who represents the very anti-thesis of what we profess to defend. We, therefore, write as members of the NBA and citizens of Nigeria to request that this invitation should be withdrawn.
125 African women entrepreneurs to benefit from AWE 2021 - ITREALMS
Estimated 125 African female entrepreneurs would be selected for an opportunity to receive virtual and in-person training and mentorship sessions for eight months, reports ITREALMS.
This follows the recent partnership between the Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa with the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) to implement the 2020-2021 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa programme.
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