Realnews 13th Anniversary Lecture will focus on cybersecurity and illicit financial flows in Africa, set for November 19, 2025, in Lagos

Realnews 13th Anniversary Lecture will take centre stage on November 19, 2025, as the Management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited gears up to celebrate thirteen years of impactful journalism and thought leadership.

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The event, scheduled for the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, will examine the theme “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa.”

It promises to be an enlightening discourse linking Africa’s economic future to the urgent need for transparency and digital resilience.

According to a statement by the management, a seasoned anti-corruption expert with ties to international and regional institutions, including the African Union High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows, will deliver the keynote lecture.

A respected Chief Justice will chair the occasion, while an Ambassador from a major global power will give a special address.

Other discussants will include experts from FinTech, banking, and cybersecurity sectors, all expected to shed light on how Africa can curb illicit financial outflows and secure its digital landscape.

The statement highlighted that the names of the dignitaries will be revealed soon, noting that the lecture will commence promptly at 10 a.m.

Realnews, an online investigative magazine, continues to uphold its mission of exposing untold stories across sectors such as business, oil and gas, and environmental development.

“Our objective,” the management explained, “is to use our investigative skills to uncover information and publish unbiased reports that inspire action for a better society.”

With a reputation built on ethical and fearless journalism, Realnews has earned a trusted place in Nigeria’s media space.

The organisation stated that its commitment to serving humanity remains firm, guided by its enduring motto: For God and Humanity.

Since its inception, the Realnews Anniversary Lecture Series has attracted influential figures, including Ambassador Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, and Dr Oby Ezekwesili.

Each edition has explored national and continental issues, contributing to Africa’s broader discourse on governance, security, and development.

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The upcoming 13th edition aims to spark powerful conversations around digital safety, financial integrity, and Africa’s Agenda 2063 goals, reinforcing Realnews’s position as a credible platform for promoting social and economic progress through informed dialogue.