Remmy Nweke elected to NIRA BoT - ITREALMS

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The Lead Consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media group, Mr. Remmy Nweke has been elected to the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) alongside four others, reports ITREALMS.

NIRA, founded on 23 March 2005, oversees Nigeria's country code top-level domain, .ng, just as registration of domain names are handled by NIRA certified registrars, under its Registry–Registrar–Registrant model in operating and managing the top-level domain.

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Stop griping over 2023 election, FG tells opposition - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has advised the opposition to stop their endless griping over the 2023 presidential election which they lost woefully, saying they know very well that they deserve to lose the election because of their over-confidence and complacency.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Minister said Mr. President's analysis on the reasons for the opposition's loss in the 2023 elections was incontrovertible.

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Over US$30m released for vaccine disbursement - ITREALMS

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Millions of children living in some of the world’s hardest to reach communities are to get access to essential vaccines for the first time, thanks to funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s Zero-Dose Immunization Programme (ZIP).

The push to reach ‘zero-dose’ children - those who have not received a single routine vaccine shot - is focused on two regions, the Horn of Africa and the Sahel and specifically in areas where children have traditionally been hard to reach through government programmes.  Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Tech Week loading: Nigeria’s biggest gadgets sale by Konga - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce
giant, Konga is excited as preparation to host its annual Tech Week promotion, widely regarded as the biggest gadgets sale in the Nigerian shopping calendar, draws near, reports ITREALMS.

Konga Tech Week is set to run from Tuesday, May 2 to Friday, May 12, 2023. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Caleb Ogundele, Ramanou Biaou join global ISOC board of trustees - ITREALMS

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The President, Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria chapter, Mr Caleb Ogundele has been elected into the global ISOC Board for Trustees (BoT) a three-year term, reports ITREALMS.

Ogundele was elected under the chapter alongside Ramanou Biaou, former president, ISOC Benin.

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Sola Akinsanya emerges NIRA President, Murtala Abdullahi VP, Oluka, Dare, Kehinde win - ITREALMS

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... Nweke, Odusote, Oladipo, Uduma, Ya'u join BoT

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has elected the Executive Director of Upperlink Limited, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya as president and Mr. Murtala Abdullahi as vice President, reports ITREALMS.

The duo took over from Mr. Muhammed Rudman, just as the Editor of TechEconomy, Mr. Peter Oluka, Mr. Ebenezer Dare of Hostlag Limited, and Seun Kehinde of QServers Networks Limited were elected to join the Executive Board of Directors at NIRA. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

TD Africa unveils access to Ring home security products in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech and lifestyle products, TD Africa, has unveiled selected Ring devices in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

A pioneer bulk distributor in West Africa for a plethora of renowned global brands, TD Africa will leverage its growing network of channel partners and key resellers in extending the reach of Ring’s cutting-edge solutions to millions of potential users across Nigeria.  Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Empower Local Governments, improve access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene - ITREALMS

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Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is essential for human health and well-being. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is about "clean water and sanitation for all". However, in many developing countries, these necessities remain out of reach for a significant portion of the population, particularly those living in suburban and rural areas. The popular thinking is that local governments can play a critical role in scaling up interventions to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Take Nigeria. It is easily the most populous country in Africa with a rapidly growing population that is expected to reach 400 million by 2050. Despite its vast natural resources, including water, Nigeria faces significant challenges in providing access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), only 29 per cent of Nigerians have access to basic sanitation facilities, and only 63 per cent have access to basic water services.

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Nigeria Prize for Literature records 61% rise in drama cycle entries - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has recorded a remarkable 61 per cent rise in entries for Drama cycle, with 143 entries received for the 2023 edition against 89 entries in the last Drama cycle in 2018, reports ITREALMS.

The entrants, ITREALMS gathered will compete for a top prize of $100,000, that is estimated N45,959,497.00 as at the time of filing this report. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

2023: African Banker releases awards nominees - ITREALMS

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The London-based African Banker magazine has released the shortlist of nominees for this year’s edition of its African Banker Awards, reports ITREALMS..

ITREALMS recalls that the 2023 edition of the awards ceremony is set to spotlight SMEs, women and gender. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

NCC disclaims report on 'Deficit in 2021 Budget' - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclaimed a report which purported that it incurred a deficit of N17 billion, whereas spending some N35.2 billion on personnel and consultancy, reports ITREALMS.

Director, Public Affairs (DPA) at NCC, Mr. Reuben Muoka said that the attention of NCC has been drawn to an online publication with a headline titled: “NCC Incurs a Deficit of N17bn, Spending N35.2bn on Personnel, Consultancy Fees”. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

FirstBank sponsors Timeless Concert by Davido - ITREALMS

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The much-anticipated timeless concert by David “Davido” Adeleke, unarguably one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports of all time, was an electrifying music showpiece that further reiterated the lofty height and growth that has defined the Nigerian Music industry in recent years as Nigeria’s premier banking giant, FirstBank once again, threw its weight behind Davido.

The Timeless Concert in Lagos was the climax to the treble of concerts to complement the 31 March 2023 launch of his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’. Before the Lagos concert, Davido performed at the Irvine Plaza in New York on 2 April 2023 and in London on 5 April 2023. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

RCCG region 19 RMF holds Economic Conference 2023 - ITREALMS

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The Region 19 Pastor, Pastor Brown Oyitso, and the Region 19 RMF Coordinator, Pastor Amos Emovon, have announced that this year's RCCG Economic Conference will be held on 29th of April 2023 at the Dominion Sanctuary Acme, Ogba in Lagos, Nigeria. Themed "Disrupted. Resilience. Rebuilding. Recovering." The conference will bring together leading economists, financial experts, and business leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities of rebuilding and recovering from economic disruptions.

The conference will feature a distinguished panel of speakers including Dr. Doyin Salami, Mr. Sam Egube, Mrs. Toyin Sanni, and Professor Funso Sonaiya. These industry experts will share their insights and experiences on how businesses and economies can rebuild and recover from economic disruptions. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Open Alliance raises alarm over FG's Wolrd Bank $800m loan, says it lacks openness, transparency - ITREALMS

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The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of Open Alliance has raised concerns over the $800m loan agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank, alleging the process lacks openness, transparency and does not mean well for Nigerians, reports ITREALMS.

Open Alliance, ITREALMS recalled, is a coalition of civil society organisations working together to improve openness and accountability in government, has expressed serious concerns over the plan of the Nigerian government to acquire a loan of $800m from the World Bank to distribute through cash transfers to vulnerable and poor Nigerians. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Konga makes 2023 list of best 25 companies to work in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has been ranked among an exclusive list of 25 companies rated as the best place to work in Nigeria for 2023.

The list, released by professional networking platform, LinkedIn, saw the Konga Group placed in rarefied company with the likes of Ernst & Young, MTN Nigeria and Sterling Bank, among others.

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How to steer tech agenda with social activism - ITREALMS

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The recently released Technology and Innovation Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has shown that there are some five ways social activism could steer technology agenda, especially in developing economies, reports ITREALMS.

UNCTAD in the report outlined five ways in which vigorous social activism could play a role in changing technology to become more people oriented. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

Penpushing set for 5th anniversary lecture, inaugurates planning committee - ITREALMS

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The management and editorial board of Penpushing Media has inaugurated adhoc-committee for the planning and arrangement of its 5th annual anniversary lecture, scheduled to hold in July 2023.

A statement by the board chairman, Funke Fadugba said the committee members include: Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi (Chairperson), Sina Adefolahan (Secretary), Gbenga Onayiga(member), Dr Adewunmi Alayaki(member), Doyin Lasisi(member), Hon Remmy Hazzan(member), Toyin Ogunbomehin(member) and Yemisi Fadairo(representing the board).

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Azuh denies fake news by Opera, Anchor, says both are two of a kind - ITREALMS

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The publisher and editor-in-chief of YES International Magazine, Mr. Azuh Arinze has described the duo of Opera News, and Anchor Network as den of fake news, over reports that he granted an interview with Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, reports ITREALMS

Refuting a recent publication by Opera News and Anchor Network, Mr. Azuh said his attention was drawn to the "silly and unfounded publications by Opera News and Anchor Network about His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, which they attributed to me." Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs

UNCTAD facilitates trade, transit in developing countries - ITREALMS

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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has concluded training for 61 transit coordinators from 12 countries across Africa and Latin America, reports ITREALMS.

UNCTAD in its latest newsletter available to ITREALMS said its training gave boost to the capacity of national transit coordinators, easing the flow of goods across borders and strengthening economic cooperation in Africa and Latin America.

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Ghana gears up to host AFRALO General Assembly 2023 - ITREALMS

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The city of Accra, Ghana is gearing up to host the 2023 General Assembly of the African Regional At-Large Organisation (AFRALO), reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS, AFRALO chairman, Mr. Seun Ojedeji said the general assembly would be hosted in the city of Accra, capital of Ghana between July 24 and 25, 2023. Short URLs: goo.gl, mcaf.ee, cli.gs