Sunday, December 31, 2023
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Embrace eco-friendly living: Discover LG Smart cottage - ITREALMS
Discover the LG Smart Cottage, a revolutionary sustainable living concept that wholeheartedly embraces and champions eco-friendly practices. This groundbreaking and innovative space serves as a testament to LG's unwavering commitment to creating a greener and more sustainable future for all.The LG Smart Cottage is a haven of cutting-edge technology and energy-efficient solutions that seamlessly integrate into everyday life. It showcases an impressive array of smart technologies, including state-of-the-art solar panels that harness the power of the sun to provide clean and renewable energy. With these solar panels, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying the benefits of sustainable living.
Cybersecurity in 2024: Towards Ever Greater Sophistication of Tactics - ITREALMS
With 2024 fast approaching, what are the results for 2023 and what are the developments in the threat landscape for this new year? The year 2023 was marked by persistence in the tactics of cybercriminals, with the predominance of ransomware, the exploitation of vulnerabilities, theft of credentials and even attacks targeting the supply chain. The common point in all his attacks is their formidable effectiveness.
It is therefore essential to ask what trends will persist in 2024 and what strategies businesses should adopt to deal with these future cyber threats.
Monday, December 25, 2023
e-CMR: Motorists berate FG, Nigeria Police – ITREALMS
Following the confirmation of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) commencement of the implementation of the upgraded electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), Nigerian motorists, have berated the Federal Government (FG) and Police particularly, reports ITREALMS.
The motorists who took to social media in reactions blamed FG for policy somersaults and NPF for lack of cohesion.
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Nigeria Police confirms e-CMR implementation - ITREALMS
In confirmation of the authenticity of the news making a round, and obvious Christmas gift, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the implementation of the upgraded electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), reports ITREALMS.
Why Nigeria signed latest radio regulations @WRC'23 says NCC - ITREALMS
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has adduced reasons why the nation joined the rest of the world in signing the updated radio regulations at the just concluded World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, reports ITREALMS.The signing which took place at the conclusion of the WRC 2023, saw Nigeria signing unto the Final Act WRC-23, which constitutes a record of the decisions taken at the conference, to deepen connectivity.
Saturday, December 23, 2023
GOCOP felicitates Horatius Egua on appointment as Director, Special Duties @NCAA - ITREALMS
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has felicitated Mr. Horatius Egua over his appointment as Director, Special Duties at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), reports ITREALMS.
UNESCO unveils data sharing for public good - ITREALMS
The The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has unveiled its latest compendium on data sharing to foster information as a public good, reports ITREALMS.
Echiche Jehovah, new single by Elizabeth Ndubisi Eromosele, debuts - ITREALMS
An emerging gospel act, Dr. Elizabeth Ndubisi Eromosele, has unveiled her latest single, 'Echiche Jehovah' reports ITREALMS.
Ndigbo resourcefulness, ingenuity traced to Jewish DNA says Dr. Anakwenze - ITREALMS
The Igbo race in the South-Eastern geographical zone of Nigeria have been described as one of the most enterprising and populous people in Africa and boast a sizable percentage of the world population, reports ITREALMS.An internationally acclaimed physician and founder of the famous Anambra State Association in the United States of American (ASA-USA), Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze made this known in a keynote lecture themed ''Culture: Catalyst for Igbo Unity, Collective Advancement and Global Resurgence'' delivered during the NUJ 2023 Cultural Festival organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council in collaboration with Kasie Communications, a PR and Event company, at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, Awka, the state capital.
Hyperspace secures 2nd patent for blockchain technology, cipherCHIP tap2verify - ITREALMS
Hyperspace Technologies Limited has secured its second patent and trademarks for cipher CHIP tap2verify: A blockchain-integrated contactless product authentication & verification system.
Friday, December 22, 2023
Stepping down the document: Fiducia Supplicans - ITREALMS
The internet has been awash with sensational journalists writing high and low about the new documents released in Rome. Indeed, I felt the gravity of the problem yesterday evening when, within an hour, I got four calls from priest friends and religious asking if I have seen the new document and what sense do I make of it. I was lucky to have glanced through it before their calls came, so I responded to them and, like the document, advised them to bypass journalists and go read the document itself. Now, in catechism format, I attempt to simplify the document.
1. Is the Document Entirely about Gays & Lesbians?
No, it is about pastoral closeness to those in irregular union in general.
CBN warns banks, PoS operators over alleged Naira hoarding - ITREALMS
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned commercial banks and Point of Sale (POS) operators in the country over the alleged scarcity of Naira, reports ITREALMS.
Ensuring seamless network transitions in MTN Nigeria's tower transfer by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS
Telecommunications is infrastructure. And infrastructure is not cheap. The firm that has made the most astute investment in infrastructure leads the pack. In Nigeria, MTN is generally regarded as the foremost operator, with close to 90 million subscribers on its network. It was from Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, who as President of ATCON, I first heard the phrase "telecommunications is the infrastructure of infrastructure." It is the platform on which all other platforms ride. Telecommunications provide the connections that connect the economy, spurring socio-economic growth.
2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue: Maida calls for conscious measures to reduce waste - ITREALMS
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has canvassed for conscious measures to reduce the electronic waste generated by the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country.
Lasekan, Ogunniran headline book fiesta - ITREALMS
The Ibadan Book Club has announced that two eminent Ibadan-based published authors, Obasola Lasekan and Olatunde Lawuyi Ogunniran, will be headlining the much-anticipated Ibadan Book Fiesta scheduled for Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, at the prestigious Oyo State Library Board premises. The event, known as the Ibadan Book Feast, will commence at 12:00 PM.
Wole Adedoyin, the founder of the Ibadan Book Club, revealed that the Ibadan Book Feast will not only showcase the literary prowess of the two distinguished authors but will also incorporate a mini novel writing and publishing workshop. Both invited guest writers will lend their expertise to this workshop, aligning with its theme.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Inaolaji Foundation reaches out to Ogun community on healthcare - ITREALMS
A non-governmental organisation, the Inaolaji Humane Foundation, has reached out to Ogun State community, Oke Ijeun, through free eye test, sugar level test, BP checks and distribution of free drugs to improve the health status of less-privileges, reports ITREALMS.
Promise fulfilled: NNPC Ltd delivers Port Harcourt refinery - ITREALMS
… Achieves mechanical completion, flare start-up of refinery’s Area 5 Plant
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has fulfilled its pledge of achieving the mechanical completion of rehabilitation work on Area 5 Plant of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), reports ITREALMS.
The rehabilitation work, according to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr. Olufemi Soneye in a press statement available to ITREALMS, has been ongoing at the Refinery for over two years and the NNPC Ltd. had pledged to complete Phase One of the project (mechanical completion and flare start-up) of Old Port Harcourt Refinery (Area 5) by 31st December 2023.
Dangote refinery receives second one million barrels of crude - ITREALMS
Dangote Refinery has made a further move towards the commencement of production of refined petroleum products with the receipt of an additional one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
Onne Customs generates N301bn revenue, may surpass 2023 target - ITREALMS
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
‘No NIN, no calls’ gets deadlines says NCC, ALTON - ITREALMS
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has proclaimed deadlines to bar any mobile phone subscriber without fully linked to the National Identity Numbers (NINs) from the mobile networks in the country, reports ITREALMS.
In a notice of disconnection of subscribers for non-compliance with the registration of communication subscribers' regulations 2022 on SIM-NIN Linkage) made available to
ITREALMS by ALTON chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and Executive Secretary, Mr. Gbolahan Awonuga, this notice was sequel to directive by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) dated December 15, 2023.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
ANLCA boss charges agents on policy compliance, says proper classification is key - ITREALMS
The National President, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Mr Emenike Nwokeoji has charged agents on compliance to the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 to ensure smooth operations at the ports, reports ITREALMS. Addressing members of the Abia Freight Forwarders Association who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Port Harcourt the Rivers state capital, Monday, Nwokeoji said for agents to enjoy freight Forwarding business, they should stop taking risks for importers by engaging in wrong valuation, classification and declaration of imported goods insisting that such practices have put agents in a great risks.
Methane Detection Technology: NNPC, TotalEnergies seal deal on adoption - ITREALMS
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies for the adoption and deployment of a methane detection technology known as Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Application (AUSEA) in all its upstream operations.With the agreement, which is a direct benefit from the company’s participation at the recently concluded United Nations Climate Change Conference (also known as COP28) in Dubai, UAE, NNPC Ltd. will be able to deploy the TotalEnergies AUSEA technology on its upstream operations sites to ascertain the level of methane emissions from them, with a view to working out emission curtailment measures to help in combating global warming and climate change.
2024 budget: Transport Ministry proposes groundbreaking investments for infrastructure - ITREALMS
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Transportation, has unveiled a bold and transformative budget proposal for 2024, reports ITREALMS.This was made during a recent Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee meeting on Land Transport, led by the Honourable Minister Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali.
Airtel wins partnership of the year award @2023 SERAS - ITREALMS
Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider, has won the coveted Partnership of the Year award at the 17th edition of the prestigious Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, December 15, 2023. The accolade was in recognition of Airtel’s the Re-imagine Education initiative, a consequential collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Monday, December 18, 2023
Sustainability & professionalism: NGE to launch media trust fund - ITREALMS
Viral spousal abuse video: Ekere Ebong arrested, to face court charges soon - ITREALMS+video
The culprit in the viral spousal abuse video, identified as Mr. Ekere Ebong suspected to be a lawyer, has been arrested and would soon be charged to court for gender violence, reports ITREALMS.
PR industry losses Mike Meze, Abdul Imoyo to death - ITREALMS
Sunday, December 17, 2023
NNPC Ltd wins The Whistler's Transparency, Innovation Award - ITREALMS
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Limited) has won this year's The Whistler Newspaper's Award for Transparency and Innovation, reports ITREALMS.The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Company, Mr. Mele Kyari received the award from the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Alex Otti, on behalf of the company during the Newspaper's 2023 award night, held yesterday in Abuja, Nigeria.
Saturday, December 16, 2023
DecemberISavyBe: FirstBank celebrates 'A night of queens' concert' - ITREALMS
Psychologist proffers stress therapy @OSU/OOU Alumni meet'23 - ITREALMS
The Head, Psychological Services at the Federal Nero-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba in Lagos State, Dr. Omotayo Ajirotutu has proffered some solutions on how to manage stress therapy, reports ITREALMS. Giving a health talk at the 2023 end of year party of the old students of Ogun State University/Olabisi Onabanjo University, (OSU/OOU) Lagos State Chapter held at S4TC Hall, LSDPC medium Estate phrase4, Ogba, Ikeja recently, Dr. Ajirotutu mentioned work-related stress as one area which people must taken cognizance of and work around to checkmate.
Anite debunks budgeting N1bn on foreign trips - ITREALMS
The Federal Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Anite has debunked budgeting N1 billion for foreign trips to Geneva alone for next year, reports ITREALMS.The minister said that the media report was an extreme misrepresentation of the facts.
Adeleke resumes after vacation abroad, commends journalism profession - ITREALMS
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Friday resumed work after his working vacation abroad with the inspection of ongoing dualisation of old garage-Okefia road at Osogbo.The Governor while hosting a press briefing at the government secretariat Osogbo upon resumption commended journalists in the state for upholding the ethics of journalism.
Gaza War: Israel, Palestine commit to peaceful coexistence - ITREALMS
Amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) in Gaza, Israel and Palestine have both expressed their commitment to peaceful coexistence. The commitment comes as thousands of casualties are recorded on both sides of the divide in the continuing war.This was the outcome the 4th webinar edition of the Geopolitics Series on Thursday, which focused on the 'Israel-Hamas War and the Way Forward.' The event, organised by the Media Centre for Development (MCD) in Abuja, Nigeria, in collaboration with the West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) in Dakar, Senegal, brought together stakeholders, Ambassadors of Israel and Palestine, and prominent voices across Africa.
Unending Rivers' political pattern by Obiaruko Christie Ndukwe - ITREALMS
The drama in the political space of Rivers State which has taken center stage in the media does not in any way hit those who are conversant with the real issues as a surprise development.
‘Konga launches authorised online store for Apple products’ - ITREALMS
African electronic commerce leader, Konga has launched an authorised online store in Nigeria for Apple products, reports ITREALMS.
The store, ITREALMS gathered took off on Friday, December 15, 2023.
Maida to Tijani: Transparency, our bedrock in telecom regulation - ITREALMS
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has assured that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria's chief telecom regulator, reports ITREALMS.
Friday, December 15, 2023
3 Nigerian startups emerge in top 10 @Qualcomm Make in Africa'23 - ITREALMS
Three Nigerian startups have emerged in the top 10 participants in the first-ever Qualcomm Make in Africa (QMIA) mentorship programme, reports ITREALMS.The trio include the Fixbot – Vehicle diagnostics and inspection via OBD dongle in Nigeria; Maotronics Systems Limited – IOT-enabled precision agriculture in Nigeria; and QuadLoop - Leveraging e-waste for solar e-Lanterns and battery storage in Nigeria.
Nigeria's economic turbulence: Charting paths for sustainable growth by Elvis Eromosele
The exit of multinational corporations like Procter & Gamble (P&G) from Nigeria speaks volumes about the intricate challenges faced by the country's business landscape. The ripple effects of P&G's departure, resulting in job losses and dwindling foreign investments, shed light on the deeper issues prevalent in Nigeria's economic climate.The core reasons behind such exits primarily revolve around intensified industry competition, declining consumer purchasing power, and the recent devaluation of the naira. These factors, coupled with difficulties in managing foreign exchange exposure, have made it increasingly challenging for companies to sustain operations profitably within Nigeria.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
2023 holiday shopping trends in Nigeria by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS
The holiday season is not only a time for celebration and festivities but also a peak period for shopping, both online and offline. In Nigeria, the dynamics of holiday shopping have evolved over the years, influenced by changing consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic factors.
NLNG commissions renovates Accident and Emergency Unit @UUTH - ITREALMS
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited’s Hospital Support Programme (HSP) marked another milestone on Tuesday in Uyo as it unveiled a renovated and expanded Accident and Emergency Unit at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), demonstrating the company's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery nationwide.
ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue’23 partners EPRON, EL-AS Tech, WEEE-Eco to collect small e-waste - ITREALMS
In efforts at spicing up the 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue, the management of ITREALMS Media is partnering E-waste Producer Responsibility Organization of Nigeria (EPRON) membership organisations for a day-long collection scheme of small electronic waste on Friday, December 15, 2023, reports ITREALMS.
The EPRON members aligning their partnership with 2023
ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue are EL-AS Tech Enterprises Limited and WEEE Eco-Friendly.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Be assured! Says CBN, ‘we’ve adequate cash supply’ - ITREALMS
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has re-assured the public that its addressing the reported cases of cash scarcity in some major cities across the country, reports ITREALMS.
Qualcomm completes first year QMIA startup mentorship, opens 2024 season - ITREALMS
The 2024 Qualcomm Make in Africa (QMIA) startup mentorship programme has opened for calls, just as 10 small medium sized grant participants have emerged, reports ITREALMS.
FirstBank DecemberIsSaVybe'23 kicks off with Asake on stage - ITREALMS
The Nigeria's premier financial institution, FirstBank, is set to ignite the annual DecemberIssaVybe fun time energy with the sponsorship of heavyweight sensational Nigerian singer, Asake's super star musical concerts in Abuja and Lagos.
Whitefield foundation marks 20 years anniversary - ITREALMS
The Whitefield Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has celebrated its 20 years anniversary with focus on transforming lives through vocational skills and social impact, reports ITREALMS.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
UNIDO seeks NASENI collaboration on renewable energy solutions of Nigeria
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking the collaboration of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to reduce energy poverty in the country via domestication of renewable energy solutions and to fast-track industrial development of the country.
Writers mourn veteran poet, Olanrewaju Adepoju - ITREALMS
The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has been grieving over the passage of Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju, a distinguished Yoruba poet, writer, artiste, and religious leader, reports ITREALMS.Chief Adepoju breathed his last on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his residence in Ibadan.
Monday, December 11, 2023
@2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue: NCC, NATCOMS lead stakeholders - ITREALMS
Telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is leading the industry in mopping up support for the 2023 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue scheduled at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, Mohammed Murtala International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos by 9am this Friday, reports ITREALMS.
Even as skillful professionals drawn from National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS), Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) and E-Waste Producer Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (EPRON), to name a few, have queued up to analyze the theme of the dialogue “You can recycle anything with a plug, battery and cables.”
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NDSF@15: Ojo, Adebayo, Nnamani, Ekuwem, Nwannenna, Odusote join DigitalSENSE Hall of Fame - ITREALMS
ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news! The Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda, Mr. Edetaen Ojo alongside the chairman,...