INEC to NNPC on Election Day: Ensure availability of petroleum products to ease movement - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to ensure supply of petroleum products to facilitate the movement of of men and materials during the election days for the 2023 general elections, reports ITREALMS.

Making this appeal on Tuesday at joint management meeting with the leadership of Nigerian National Petroleum Company, the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said that it has become necessary to mobilise every national institution to give Nigerians a pleasant experience on the 2023 election days. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Donor agency bill, another fang on civil societies - ITREALMS

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With the introduction of a bill for an Act to Establish Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission; and for Related Matters (HB. 1568), REMMY NWEKE writes that the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is becoming a house for one-week, one obnoxious bill, despite the abortion of civil society bill.

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The last may not have been heard about the much aborted civil society bill at the National Assembly (NASS) as a new bill surfaced recently with fangs on donor agencies and by extension, on the non-governmental and civil society organisation in the country. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Alarm: NASS tinkers on another bill to regulate NGOs via donor – ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Network of Non-Governmental Organisations (NN-NGOs) has raised an alarm over the plan to re-introduce the NGO and civil society bill through the backdoor by the National Assembly, reports ITREALMS.

According to the NN-NGOs alert available to ITREALMS, the national assembly through the House of Representatives is leading on this charge through a bill seeking to establish an Act for “Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission; and for Related Matters (HB. 1568).” Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Akwa-Ibom: Five governorship candidates endorse Open Government Manifesto - ITREALMS

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The governorship candidates of five political parties in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria, on Sunday, January 29, 2023 endorsed the Open Governorship Manifesto on their readiness to run an open government agenda, if elected, reports ITREALMS.

The candidates include Senator Akpan James Udoedehe of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Iboro Otu of the African Action Congress (AAC), Dr. Ekere Essien of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Senator Bassey Albert of the Young Progressive Party.

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Nigeria surpasses 30% COVID-19 vaccination milestone - ITREALMS

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Nigeria has surpassed the 30 per cent COVID-19 vaccination milestone, reports ITREALMS.

This, ITREALMS gathered, followed a sustained COVID-19 vaccination rollout in recent months to surpass the milestone of fully vaccinating 30 per cent of its total population. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

10 Konga shoppers confirmed for exclusive weekend mentorship with Ekeh, Zinox boss - ITREALMS

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The battle for places among customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, for the all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend mentorship programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh is set to reach a climax this week, with only two slots left to fill as the ongoing Konga Jara promo ends on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Two additional winners – Mr. Soliu Saad who hails from Kwara State and Mrs. Amaka Michael from Enugu State – have been unveiled by the e-commerce giant, thereby taking the number of Konga shoppers confirmed for the exclusive mentorship programme to 10.

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Lagos NUJ commissions remodeled secretariat - ITREALMS

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With all available glitz and glamour, the newly remodeled Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Council was commissioned by Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church alongside dignitaries on Saturday in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

In his welcome address, Lagos NUJ Chairman Mr. Adeleye Ajayi appreciated everyone for their presence and contributions towards ensuring the completion of the centre.

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Danbatta bags Vanguard’s regulator of the year award - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, was at the weekend in Lagos, decorated with the 2022 Regulator of the Year Award at the prestigious 11th Edition of the Vanguard Personality of the Year Award where men and women who have distinguished themselves as achievers of excellence in their various fields of endeavours were honoured.

The award was conferred on Danbatta in recognition of the EVC's effective regulatory achievements through cutting-edge initiatives, especially during his first five years in office during which Nigeria’s telecom sector has shown spectacular landmarks, at a glamorous ceremony at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

DPD 2023: Paradigm Initiative urges stakeholders to observe privacy best practices - ITREALMS

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Leading pan African Digital Rights and inclusion organization, the Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has urged individuals and civil society entities, to continue to hold to account all actors to ensure best practices are adopted, and privacy as a right is protected.

PIN made the call as it joined countries across the world in commemorating World Data Protection and Privacy Day.

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Confirmed! Emefiele bows to old note pressures, obtains extension approval till February 10

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has bowed to pressure as he took avalanche of complaints to his principal, the Nigeria’s president, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired at his residence on Sunday in Daura, Katsina State to obtain approval for extension for swapping of old Naira notes, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking after a closed-door meeting with Buhari, ITREALMS gathered from close sources to CBN that Emefiele revealed the new deadline is now February 10, 2023. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Asiwaju: No friction with President Buhari - ITREALMS

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The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dismissed any insinuation of friction in his relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his support for the president is unalloyed and enduring.

Addressing APC rally in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital on Saturday, Asiwaju Tinubu promised to tackle problems bedevilling the state and enhance agricultural productivity. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

MRA releases video to mark 2023 Data Privacy Day - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today released a sensitisation video to commemorate the global Data Privacy Day, which is celebrated yearly on January 28, and called on all Nigerians to educate themselves about the importance of data privacy while taking appropriate steps to safeguard their privacy.



The three and a half minute long animated video, which is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/PVQfo1ZfLdY, explains the origin of the Day, its importance, why it concerns everyone and appropriate measures that members of the public can take to protect their data and privacy.

In a statement issued in Lagos, Mr. John Gbadamosi, MRA’s Programme Officer, said: “We are pleased to join the rest of the world today to commemorate this year’s Data Privacy Day. We consider it to be a significant occasion because poor data privacy habits and practices can be catastrophic for individuals and their organizations as these can result in identity theft, enable fraud, cyberattacks, cause damage to personal and corporate reputations, among many other potential harms.” Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Gov. Adeleke hails overwhelming rejection of tribunal verdict by Osun people - ITREALMS

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Following days of massive protests and demonstrations across Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their passionate show of love and rejection of the Kangaroo judgement of the governorship tribunal.

Reacting to protests of support and rejection of the judgement from the 30 local governments and the Area Council, Governor Adeleke in a personally signed statement expressed delight at the reaffirmation of popular support for his governorship mandate, assuring the people that "the popular mandate will not be stolen either through front or backdoor.

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Crypto collapse: Is there still future for digital currencies? - ITREALMS

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The future of cryptocurrencies was explored with UNCTAD economist, Marina Zucker. Excerpts.

Regulators in various countries are now investigating after FTX – one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges – filed for bankruptcy protection in late 2022. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

NCC boss to receive Vanguard’s regulator of the year award - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, is set to receive the 2022 Regulator of the Year Award at the highly-coveted Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards.

Vanguard Newspaper Limited, the organizers of the event, has said that Danbatta would receive the award category at a ceremony to be held in Lagos on Friday, January 27, 2022 based on the recognition of the professor’s transformational and inspiring leadership, which brought the effective regulatory regime in the telecoms sector, impacting positively on Nigeria’s digital economy ecosystem.

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Steps to achieve ‘The Decade of Gas’

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Nigeria is a study in contradiction. It has the largest proven gas reserve in Africa yet faces a significant challenge in providing access to gas for a majority of its citizens and businesses. On top of this, it occupies an unenviable position as one of the top seven gas-flaring countries in the world, according to the World Bank. The tale would be unbelievable if it was fiction.

Sadly, the reality is grim. Oil-producing companies burn off millions of cubic litres of natural gas during oil production. They use a fancy term, gas flaring, to describe it. It doesn't however take remove from the fact that the action, gas flaring, is a glaring waste of a wasting resource. It also impacts negatively on the environment, human health and the cost of gas. It needs to be stopped. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

EdTEch: Classera raises $40m in biggest Series A funding, set to deepen African footprints - ITREALMS

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Global edutech learning management platform with focus on emerging markets, Classera, has raised $40 million in a Series A rounded funding, reports ITREALMS.

This development, ITREALMS gathered is the largest in EdTech globally for a company with no prior funding.

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COVID-19 vaccine gets $2.8mn delivery boost @Sierra Leone - ITREALMS

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The Gavi, vaccine alliance has boosted COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership, (CoVDP) by handing over vehicles, motorbikes and computers worth of US$ 2.8M to support Sierra Leone Vaccination efforts.

The items were officially handed over to Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health and Sanitation in Freetown and they included two pick up vehicles, 250 motorbikes, six computers and accessories and 300 tablets with power banks. In addition, 15 Peripheral Health Units (PHUs), and four District Vaccine Stores, will be connected to solar powered systems.

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Raymond Ukaegbu: Why I wrote book on fashion show production - ITREALMS

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The publisher of SUPREME Magazine, Raymond Ukaegbu, has revealed reasons for writing a book in fashion show production, reports ITREALMS.

Ukaegbu, who also is the South-South zonal coordinator of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), unveiled the book at Ogeyi Place (former Le'Meridien Hotel) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Peace in North East: EU-MCN builds conflict resolution network for residents - ITREALMS

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The Managing Conflict in Nigeria (MCN) Programme has constituted a conflict resolution network to enhance crisis management and peace building process in the North East region.

The programme funded by the European Union and facilitated by the British Council has also established a Sexual Assault Referral Centers (SARCs) where cases of gender based violence are reported in three North Eastern states in Nigeria including Adamawa, Borno and Yobe.

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FGN ready for global data privacy day 2023, plans week-long event - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria will on Saturday 28th of January 2023 join the international community to observe global Data Privacy Day (DPD) 2023, reports ITREALMS.

DPD, ITREALMS gathered is a day that has been set aside to create awareness of fundamental rights and freedoms relating to the privacy of citizens in the data processing ecosystem.

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ChatGPT’s impacts will be social, not technical - ITREALMS

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The technology world was on fire about the latest artificial intelligence demonstration by OpenAI in the waning months of 2022, ChatGPT.

It is truly a remarkable achievement, an artificial intelligence (AI) that you can have a conversation with and ask it to do everything from write essays to code computer programs.

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FG flags off cash grants in Anambra - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government (FG) has flagged off cash grants for vulnerable people in Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.

The event which held at the late Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka, the state capital was in conjunction with the Anambra State government and is known as conditional cash transfer grants was meant for vulnerable indigenes of the state. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

How to survive the last week of January on a budget - ITREALMS

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January is renowned for being a month of extremely slow days, mounting bills and a long, grinding wait for pay-day. This is often the case for folks in paid employment.

However, the difficulties that traditionally accompany the month of January impact entrepreneurs or those in business as well. Usually, discretionary or disposable income is often limited and tightly guarded, with many potential customers trying to wade through to the end of the month after the customary lavish spending that trailed the previous year-end festivities.

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Electioneering campaigns: Corps Marshal cautions campaign convoy drivers against reckleness - ITREALMS

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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has cautioned all road users, especially campaign convoy drivers, to avoid speeding and recklessness on wheels, reports ITREALMS.

He also warned them to drive in conformity with established road traffic regulations so as to avoid incidences of road traffic crashes.

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2023 Presidency: Using your votes to reconstruct, reshape Nigeria - ITREALMS

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As Nigerians file out to elect a new president on February 25, it is imperative to remind electorate that a country’s future and destiny are shaped by choice of personality they elect as president. Entrusting a country’s leadership and resources to someone with impaired vision and dubious national disposition will be a tragedy.

In context, the Nigerian President is one of the most powerful in the world given the scope of responsibilities and powers as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution. With 68 items on Exclusive list and, mere 12 items on Concurrent list of the constitution, the destiny and future of Nigerians are in the hands of one man - the president.

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Peter Obi: IGP Usman must protect Cosmas Okoli from threats by Oluomo Alade Anifowoshe says RULAAC - ITREALMS

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The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, to ensure urgent actions are taken to guarantee the safety and liberty of Chief Cosmas Okoli and to protect him from any threat or harm by one Oluomo Alade Anifowoshe on account of his political views, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement endorsed by RULAAC's Executive Director, Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma and available to ITREALMS in Lagos, the group said that it received information from one Chief Cosmas Okoli who had expressed fears of being attacked following alleged threats to his life by Mr. Oluomo Alade Anifowoshe.

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Lagos markets to close at intervals for PVC - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Market Advisory Council (LASMAC) has announced an interval closures for various markets in the state, to enable traders to collect their Permanent Voter Card (PVC), reports ITREALMS.

Secretary-General to LASMAC, Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ukatu, said in a press statement available to ITREALMS that sequel to previous message to various market leadership in the state, that all traders should exercise their civic rights on the forthcoming general election. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Konga shopper, Mrs. Jebutu delighted at upcoming mentorship with Ekeh, Zinox boss - ITREALMS

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Mrs. Molayo Jebutu, one of the customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, selected for the all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has expressed her excitement and expectations from the exclusive mentorship session.

Mrs. Jebutu, who confessed to be an ardent and loyal shopper on Konga, was one of the first batch of winners unveiled by the e-commerce company for the highly anticipated mentorship programme scheduled to hold in February.

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Buhari commissions Lekki Port amidst .com - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has commissioned the Lekki Port worth $1.5 billion against the backdrop of being hosted on .com, reports ITREALMS.

With Lekki Port also known as Lekki Deep Sea Port on .com, industry observers said speaks volume of lack of patronage for the Nigeria country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) dot NG. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Danbatta wins award on Exemplary Leadership in Public Service - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta was at the weekend in Lagos, decorated with an Award of Exemplary Leadership in Public Service.

 

The award was conferred on Danbatta at the 12th Anniversary Lecture and Award of Nigerian NewsDirect, one of the long-standing media players in the Nigerian Communications industry, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday.

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MRA office burgled, valuables worth millions stolen - ITREALMS

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) announced today that its office in Lagos was burgled and ransacked over the weekend by a group of unidentified intruders who made away with nine laptop computers and other valuable equipment worth millions of naira.

In a statement issued in Lagos, the Head of MRA’s Legal Department, Ms. Obioma Okonkwo, described the incident as shocking and frightening attack on the organization, saying it was still trying to determine whether the action was simply a robbery incident or a more sinister effort to cripple MRA’s operations or access its records and information since only laptop computers and other digital tools and equipment were taken away.

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FG to host regional digital economy conference - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) would play host to policy makers and stakeholders in the digital economy ecosystem within the West African sub-region at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The conference is expected to attract regional participants from January 31 to 1st February  to discuss the future of digital economy and intensify regional public private partnerships for the sub-region.

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Digital Expert Academy promotes U.S.-Nigeria tech collaboration - ITREALMS

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The United States Consul General, Mr. Will Stevens, on Monday joined representatives from leading American and Nigerian technology companies, as well as business leaders for the official opening of the Digital Expert Academy in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Founded by 21st Century Technologies, the Digital Expert Academy seeks to create opportunities to train and upskill young Nigerians in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, machine learning, cloud services, data science, data center management among other tech fields.

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ITU focus group seeks collaboration on metaverse interoperability - ITREALMS

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​​​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established an expert focus group to work towards international technical standards for the metaverse, reports ITREALMS. 

The focus group, ITREALMS gathered, offers a venue to start laying the groundwork for technical standards that can help create an underlying technology and business ecosystem that encourages market entry, innovation, and cost efficiency in a sector expected by some industry analysts to grow to a value of nearly USD 800 billion by 2024. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Two more Konga shoppers confirmed for all-expense paid weekend mentorship - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has rewarded two additional shoppers with a spot in the highly anticipated all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend mentorship programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh.

The two new winners are Mrs. Edith Omatedjor, a native of Delta State and Mr. Chris Godwin who hails from Edo State, with the number of winners now rising to eight.

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VIP Protection: Advocating mandatory bullet-proof vehicle for armed Police escort - ITREALMS

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Introduction:

According to the Nigeria Security Tracker, NST, a project of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Africa programme that tracks and maps violence in Nigeria, no fewer than 8,058 lives were cut short violently across Nigeria in 2022. Specifically, no fewer than 138 policemen were killed across Nigeria in the last eight months – January to August, 2022. ‘’States with the highest number of policemen killed within this period are Niger with 24, Enugu with 18, Anambra with 13, Imo 12, Borno and Kogi with nine each. Others include Delta and Kastina with 7 each, Kebbi with 5, Ebonyi and Benue with 4, Cross River, Edo, Oyo, Taraba with 3 each, Jigawa, Rivers, Bayelsa and Ondo with 2 each, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Kwara, Lagos, Osun and the FCT with 1 each’’. 

The unrelenting and unfolding security challenges in Nigeria seem to have boosted the demand for armed protection services, close or VIP protection, with attendant up-tick in the sale of armoured, bullet proof, reinforced, or treated vehicles. Perhaps this is why Senator Shehu Sani describes bullet-proof vehicles ‘’as a major lifeline in the face of rising insecurity in Nigeria’’. 

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Patani agog to host Oproza Old students @golden jubilee celebration, reunion on Feb 4

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The Patani town in Delta State is warming up to host the Oproza Grammar School Old Students Association (OGSOSA) as they celebrate 50 years of the school's founding and Reunion Day on February 4, 2023.

The event would take place at the school’s grounds in Patani, Delta State.

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CWF predicts lab-grown meat players to enter US market - ITREALMS

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The Compassion in World Farming has identified the top three developments in cultivated meat to watch out for in 2023, just as more commercial players are expected to enter the United States market, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on the forthcoming Extinction or Regeneration conference, taking place on May 11 and 12, CWF noted, it will bring together experts and stakeholders from around the world to share solutions, including the potential of alternative proteins, in support of food system transformation.

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The Sun Awards 2022 nomination: Philanthropy not attention seeking, says Ume - ITREALMS

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The founder and chairman of Unubiko Foundation, Chief James Ume, has said philanthropy was about serving humanity and not personal attention seeking.

Ume, who is a nominee for The Sun Newspapers Humanitarian Service Icon Award for 2022, made this known on Sunday in Abuja when he played host to a delegation of the newspaper’s management led by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Unuoha Ukeh. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Adedamola Johnson of Cakeroyale says business blossoms when family, friends pay for services - ITREALMS

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The chief chef at Cakeroyale Confectionery, Lagos, Adedamola Johnson in this chat with ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO, says business blossoms when family and friends supports your business and pay for services.

Excerpts:

What does Cakeroyale confectionery deals on?

We are into cakes, pastries, desserts and training.

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US$500m challenge: Gavi launches INFUSE 2.0 - ITREALMS

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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has launched INFUSE 2.0, an innovation scaling hub to accelerate immunisation systems upgrades for the world’s most in-need countries, and worth $500million, reports ITREALMS.

INFUSE 2.0, ITREALMS gathered, comes with features as collective of commercial and philanthropic investors focused on supporting global health entrepreneurs. The initiative also introduces a first-of-its-kind digital platform to simplify connections between communities, innovators and the private sector to make it easier and faster to share expertise. Impact evaluators will also help start-ups, investors and stakeholders better track and amplify the impact of their innovations on immunisation and global health. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Airteldonates traffic booths to Lagos State Police command - ITREALMS

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Telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has donated traffic booths to the Lagos Police Command as part of its commitment to support the activities of the police in ensuring coordination and safety of Lagos Road users.

The brief ceremony, which took place at the Lagos State Police Headquarters, Ikeja, on Thursday, January 19, 2022, was to officially hand over the traffic booths to the Lagos Police Command.

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100 days: Why Gov. Adeleke unveiled pro-masses programme - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has unveiled a six-pronged project to touch the lives of Osun masses in all the local governments areas of the state, within his 100 days in office initiative, reports ITREALMS.

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Today is FirstBank's Nigeria Economic Outlook webinar'23

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The First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the nation's premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, would its 2023 edition of Nigeria Economic Outlook today, January 20, reports ITREALMS.

The virtual event themed “Nigeria Economic Outlook 2023: A look ahead” is scheduled by 8:30am on Friday, 20 January 2023, via Zoom meeting. Participants are encouraged to register. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

@90: Tinubu felicitates Emeka Anyaoku, international statesman - ITREALMS

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The All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has sent a special congratulatory and goodwill message to former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Chief Anyaoku who served briefly as Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Shehu Shagari administration, ITREALMS gathered, turned 90 on January 18, 2023. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

2023 JAMB Registration ePINs on sale @Remita - ITREALMS

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Leading electronic payment platform, Remita, has commenced the sale of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) ePINs to prospective candidates seeking admission into higher institutions across Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

As recently announced by the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB), the sale of ePINs for 2023 UTME registrations commenced on Saturday, January 14, and ends on Tuesday, February 14, while the Direct Entry (DE) forms will commence on Monday, February 20 and end Thursday 20 April, 2023. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Okolieaboh: Quiet reformer @Treasury House - ITREALMS

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It is well-known that in 2022, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, experienced some controversial shake-ups, and was the subject of negative press because of related unpleasant events.

But there have been many positive signs, following those rocky few months at the Treasury. As the institution grapples with the repercussions of the negative developments, there is a sense that a measure of stability and professionalism has returned. This is in spite of the fact that the issues that have shaken public
trust in the institution will take some time to dissipate.

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Four female African writers for Ebedi Intternational Residency - ITREALMS

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The successful four female African writers have arrived the venue of the Ebedi International Writers Residency, reports ITREALMS. 

The writers from Gambia, Ghana and Nigeria have arrived at the Ebedi International Writers Residency in Iseyin, Nigeria to kick start the 2023 Writers Residency Year. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Tinubu meets APC guber, national assembly candidates - ITREALMS

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The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday in Abuja met with governorship and National Assembly candidates of the party ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Tinubu who said he had been eager to meet with the party’s candidates urged them to ensure they do not disappoint members of the party who elected them to fly the party’s tickets at the polls. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs