Day: October 11, 2024

Rotimi Amaechi utterances, irresponsible and unpatriotic – APC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

All Progressive Congress APC has reacted to the recent interview granted by the former Minister of Transport and Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi where he berated Nigerian youth for not protesting “high cost of living” in the country to his morbid satisfaction. The ruling party in a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary,Felix Morka, accused the former Governor of inciting anarchy, added that his act is irresponsible and unpatriotic. The statement partly read; “Amaechi’s comments are insensitive, god-awful and unpatriotic, coming from one of Nigeria’s longest serving and highest…

French Govt awards €250,00,over N500m grant to Five Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria to tackle Plastic Pollution

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The French Government has awarded €250,00, and over 500 million naira to five tertiary institutions in Nigeria as grant to combat plastic pollution. The grant tagged French Embassy Fund (FEF), is part of the French Government’s global effort to encourage proper plastic waste management and young Nigerian researchers to develop innovative ideas for a safer environment. At the official inauguration of the FEF Waste Management in Nigerian Campuses Project in Abuja, the Head of Cooperation and Cultural Affairs in the French Embassy, Thierry Valentin said the idea was to show…

Partnership with JICA has put Nigeria’s Startup Ecosystem in Global Map, says DG NITDA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has disclosed that the Agency’s partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has put Nigeria’s Startup ecosystem on the global map. He made this statement during a meeting with JICA President, Dr. Akihiko Tanaka when he visited the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in Abuja, a Special Purpose Vehicle office established by NITDA. While highlighting the impact of the Agency’s partnership with JICA Inuwa, stated that “Through this collaboration, we have sponsored Nigerian startups to…

Is there Justice for Workers in Nigeria? – Olusegun Adeniyi

Emporium Reporters

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) held its 2024/2025 Legal Year ceremony yesterday in Abuja. With a retired Justice of Supreme Court, Ejembi Eko as Chairman, I was the guest speaker. Below is a slightly abridged version of my presentation that speaks not only to labour justice and public interest but also the rule of law and the role of Judges in Nigeria.   =======================================================   I consider it an honour and a privilege to stand before this august gathering as you celebrate the 2024/2025 Legal Year. I expect…

Uncommon Scholar, Exceptional Administrator: My Tribute to Prof. Oloyede At 70 – Bola Tinubu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Professor Ishaq Oloyede turns 70 tomorrow, October 10, I pay a special tribute to this astute administrator, educator, author, and scholar, currently the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar.   As the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Oloyede’s invaluable contributions to the nation through academia and public-sector administration have significantly impacted the academic community.   His impactful tenure at the University of Ilorin, during which he introduced landmark ideas and innovations that helped the institution attain enviable heights, is on record.   Through patriotic…

PUBLIC NOTICE: Postponement of Digital Nigeria International Conference 2024

Lukman Laleye Babalola

We sincerely regret to inform you that the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2024, originally scheduled to be held between 22nd to 24th October 2024 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.   The International Conference Centre Abuja, the primary venue for the event, is currently undergoing extensive renovations and will not be available for the scheduled dates. Unfortunately, we have been unable to secure an alternative venue that can adequately accommodate the scale and scope of this important conference for the period scheduled for the Conference.   We understand that…

Ace Super Cop Honored for daring fight against illegal Mining

Emporium Reporters

In a night of glitz, glamour, and banter, Assistant Commandant of Corps Attah John Onoja of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps was bestowed with the prestigious award of Most Resourceful Operational Officer in Nigeria by the National Crimewatch Magazine. The esteemed event, held at the Nigerian National Merit House, drew the crème de la crème of Nigeria’s security architecture, including captains of industry, political leaders, and family members.   Attah John Onoja’s recognition was a testament to his fearless and resourceful efforts in combating illegal mining in Nigeria.…

NYSC DG bags Humanitarian Institute Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSSD) has conferred the ‘Distinguished Associate Humanitarian Fellow’, on the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed.   Speaking during the special induction and decoration ceremony held at NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja, the President and Chairman, Governing Council of the Institute, Ambassador Adamu Babangida Ibrahim stated that the award was in recognition of General Ahmed’s contributions to nation building through his numerous humanitarian gestures. Ambassador Ibrahim commended the awardee for leading the way for younger generations…