Day: November 1, 2024

NiDCOM hails Interior Ministry on new Passport Application Innovations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and his team, for the recent innovations in passport application and collection processes, which aim to improve efficiency for Nigerians abroad. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, praised the Ministry’s efforts, stated that Nigerians in the Diaspora are excited about the changes taking place. “Nigerians abroad have long anticipated improvements in accessing passport services” She stated that this revolution in the application and collection process is a much-needed change that will ease the burden on…

Insurance Industry critical to nation’s economic growth, says Akpabio’s aide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President on Stakeholders’ Engagement and Mobilization, Hon. Femi Odere, has said that the Nigerian insurance industry is still a gold mine that’s yet to be fully tapped to realize the country’s full economic potential.   Odere made this remark at the 2024 Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) Closing Dinner and Awards at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja on Tuesday.   In his Goodwill Message to the gathering of captains of the industry on behalf of the Senate President His…

COMMENTARY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS, 2024 Theme: Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies By Gbemiga Bamidele

Emporium Reporters

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is a UN recognized international day observed annually on November 2. The day draws attention to the level impunity for crimes against journalists which remains extremely high globally. The 2024 edition of the event marks the 10th anniversary of the first IDEI held in 2014 after the landmark establishment of the day by the UN General Assembly in resolution 68/163. The 2024 edition of the day also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on…