10 - 2022 - Emporium Reporters

JUST IN : Flamingos wins Nigeria’s first trophy at U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Germany

October 30, 2022 Emporium Reporters

Flamingos has defeated Germany 3-2 on penalties to win Nigeria’s first-ever trophy at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup. The team’s coach, Olowookere, and his wards went into this match against Germany as wounded lions having lost their semifinal game against Colombia in a painful situation. Flamingos had the chance to beat Colombia in the penalties, but Edafe missed the decisive chance before the Americans won 6-5. Before facing Germany, NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, boosted the morale of the players as he backed them to make themselves…

Gambian Minister lauds Nigeria’s strides in telecom regulation

October 30, 2022 Emporium Reporters

The Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, at the weekend in Abuja, said Nigeria’s giant strides in telecom regulation were the reason that the nation’s telecoms development has become a reference point. Bah, who led a Gambian delegation, including industry regulators on a courtesy visit to the management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja, said the visit was prompted by the success, which Nigeria has witnessed in the sector, and the need for The Gambia to follow the same path of success. He…

President Buhari greets Chief Afe Babalola At 93

October 29, 2022 Emporium Reporters

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings to the Founder of Afe Babalola University, Chief Afe Babalola, on his 93rd birthday, October 30, 2022, congratulating the renowned lawyer and educationist for lofty dreams, commendable achievements and contributions to the development of the country. President Buhari shared the joy of the occasion with family, friends and professional colleagues of the nonagenarian, who was called to the England bar in 1963, and became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 1987, raising the standard of legal profession in Nigeria by dint of…

NCC Staff eulogise Aliyu, Aninweke in retirement

October 29, 2022 Emporium Reporters

As two management staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) completed the final stage of their disengagement with the regulatory body, the staff of the Commission have continued to eulogise their eventful tenure at the Commission. Mallam Ibrahim Aliyu, who retired as the Head of Administration, and Chief Okechukwu Aninweke, Head of Risk Management, retired from the Commission upon attainment of 60 year mandatory age of retirement, and were celebrated at different occasions by the staff, who listed their sterling qualities and track record of achievements. Executive Commissioner,…

Dabiri-Erewa hails appointment of Trio of Madu,Banjoko, Ufodike into Canada’s Cabinet

October 29, 2022 Emporium Reporters

The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, has congratulated three Nigerians, Mr Kaycee Madu, Mr Akolisa Ufodike and Mrs Funke Banjoko on their respective recent appointments into Canada cabinet. Mr Kaycee Madu has been appointed as Deputy Premier and Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions, Mr Akolisa Ufodike appointed as Deputy Minister at Alberta’s Ministry of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism while Mrs Funke Banjoko became the first black woman to be elected into the Regional Municipality of Wood Bufallo government, Mc Murray, Alberta, Canada, respectively.…

2023: Asíwájú Tinubu and the North, by Tunde Rahman

October 29, 2022 Emporium Reporters

Could there have been a better and more appropriate platform to interact with and relate to the North than the one provided by the North itself? Certainly no! This is because sensing the need to come together and present a charter of demands to top presidential candidates in the country in order to procure a better deal for the North in 2023, some influential groups and institutions in the region had created an avenue that brought the critical stakeholders together to interface with the candidates ahead of the elections. It…

10% Data Reversal: Telcos, NCC adamant, flays Presidential Directives

October 29, 2022 Emporium Reporters

By ABUBAKAR YUSUF, One week after the Presidential directive to Telcos to reverse the new 10% increase in Data charge , the service providers and NCC management had flayed the directive. This is coming as the data users groaned under intense pain with customers spending more than ten times on hourly, daily , weekly basis. A recharge of an average 1000 data that originally lasts for one month, but been used by users for barely one week , can hardly take an hour online. The ugly development…

Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project to be commissioned first quarter, 2023 – Minister

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Emporium Reporters

The Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project in Niger State estimated at $1.2 billion and expected to add 700 Mega Watts of electricity to the national grid will be inaugurated in the first quarter of next year. This was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu during an inspection visit to the Power Plant in Zungeru. The Minister who was accompanied by the Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane revealed that the project was at the 98% completion stage. Engr. Aliyu who went…

SECURITY: NSCDC Female Squad seeks partnership with NYSC

October 28, 2022 Emporium Reporters

The Female Squad of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has requested for collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps. It said the synergy with NYSC would specifically enable the squad to interface with the female Corps Members on intelligence gathering and personal security. The Team Leader of the squad, CSC Imonikhe Oluwakemi disclosed this when she led other members of the squad on a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director General Brigadier, General Muhammad Kaku Fadah in his office in Abuja. The NSCDC leader said…