PAFON 2.0 to address customer experience in AI-driven payment ecosystem - ITREALMS

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The highly anticipated Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 2.0 is set to convene industry leaders, policymakers, fintech innovators, and key stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of digital payments, with a special focus on cybersecurity, trust, and regulatory compliance in the AI era.

PAFON 2.0, scheduled to take place on April 10, 2025 at the Function Room 1, Oriental Hotel, Lagos, builds on the success of its inaugural edition, solidifying its position as Nigeria’s premier platform for thought leadership in payments innovation.

Cardoso champions gender equity with record female senior appointments - ITREALMS

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In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s banking sector, women now constitute 35% of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directors and half of its Non-Executive Board, underscoring the institution’s deepened commitment to inclusive and representative leadership.

Speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at the CBN Head Office on Tuesday (March 25), Governor Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the Bank’s mission to achieve gender-balanced leadership. The event marked the culmination of a month-long programme celebrating IWD across the CBN.

Its a deal! MTN Group, Airtel Africa agree to network sharing in Uganda and Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Enthused to extend digital and financial inclusion across Africa, MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, while ensuring compliance with local regulatory and statutory requirements.

These sharing agreements target improved network cost efficiencies, expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services to millions of customers, particularly those in remote and rural areas who do not yet fully enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life.

GWG Publisher, Emmanuel Aziken loses mom, Madam Helen - ITREALMS

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The GWG Media Services Limited, publishers of GWG.ng has announced the death of Madam Helen Erina Aziken, mother of Emmanuel Aziken, publisher of Nigeria’s leading online news portal.

Madam Aziken, 82 was pronounced dead late on Sunday, March 23 at Heartland Cardiovascular Consultants, Asokoro, Abuja where she had received therapy over the past eight years for a heart condition.

Natasha vs Akpabio: INEC dismisses petition seeking recall of Senator Uduaghan - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, reports ITREALMS.

The petition, which was accompanied by six bags of documents allegedly containing signatures from over half of the 474,554 registered voters in the district, was deemed incomplete due to the lack of contact information for the petitioners.

Dangote feeds thousands @Katsina, donates 35,000 bags of rice - ITREALMS

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The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 35,000 bags of rice to the poor and vulnerable people of Katsina State.

This is coming two weeks after it commenced the distribution of one million bags of rice worth N16billion across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.

State of Emergency in Rivers: A tale of politics, power, and social media - ITREALMS

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, citing breakdown in governance and public order, sparking nationwide outrage, especially on social media, reports REMMY NWEKE.

Breakdown in governance:

On March 18, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a breakdown in governance and public order.

UK, Nigeria, and Ghana launch £1.9m Sankore Initiative to boost science, technology, and innovation - ITREALMS

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In a significant move to drive economic growth and sustainable development in West Africa, the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched the £1.9m Sankore initiative, reports ITREALMS.

This program aims to strengthen science, technology, and innovation ecosystems in the region.

Nigeria: NLNG to improve operational efficiency of domestic LPG supply - ITREALMS

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With continuous improvement culture, the NLNG has committed to working closely with its stakeholders to scale up operational efficiency in its Domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (DLPG) supply to the country, reports ITREALMS.

At an engagement session recently with stakeholders in Lagos, NLNG highlighted its plans to enhance engagement and improve operational efficiency of its LPG supply through digitalisation of some of its processes which include a new platform designed to streamline regulatory processes, optimise risk management, and enhance the buyer experience. 

Chairman Editorial Board Penpushing Media, Funke Fadugba loses mother - ITREALMS

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The Chairman Editorial Board of Penpushing Media Deaconess Olufunke Fadugba has lost her mother Chief (Mrs) Folake Grace Awosanya who until her death was Iyaloja of Bakare Bello Market in Araromi Sawmill in Kosofe Local Government area of Lagos State.

A statement by the family made available by Fadugba, who was also former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council and a school Proprietress said the famous market leader passed peacefully at age 98 in the morning of Tuesday at her private residence in Asese, Obafemi- Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.