Day: December 11, 2024

CAC, House of Representatives collaborate to strengthen CSR Compliance in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the House of Representatives have partnered to improve the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices across Nigeria. Their collaboration focused on enhancing transparency, accountability, and encouraged businesses to disclose their CSR activities and performance.   This resolution was reached during a meeting in Abuja between the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on CSR, Hon. Prof. Oby Lilian Orogbu, and the Registrar-General/CEO of CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji. The meeting marked a significant step toward fostering a more responsible and transparent business environment.…

A Budget of Hope and Progress: Steering Edo State Towards Prosperity By Fred Itua

Emporium Reporters

The 2025 budget presentation by the new Governor of Edo State has sparked public discourse, though for all the wrong reasons. While critics have fixated on a fleeting moment during the governor’s speech delivery, they fail to recognize the transformative and forward-thinking policies embedded in the budget itself. In reality, this budget represents a bold and strategic effort to rebuild Edo State after eight years of stagnation and neglect under the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki. This moment should not be reduced to superficial commentary but celebrated as the beginning…

Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque mourns Sheikh Muhyideen Bello

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque, Ibadan has expressed profound grief over the passing of Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello, a revered Islamic scholar and staunch supporter of the mosque’s mission. His death, which occurred on the morning of Friday, December 6, 2024, has left the Muslim community in deep mourning.   In a heartfelt statement, Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade, Chairman of the Mosque Management Committee, described Sheikh Bello’s death as an irreplaceable loss. He praised the late cleric’s unwavering loyalty to the legacy of the late Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi, the…

NYSC DG appeals for joint efforts in search for missing Corps Member

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has called for unified action to locate Yahaya Farouk, a Corps Member who went missing in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.   During his visit to Ikuru Town, the host community of the missing Corps Member, Brigadier General Ahmed urged community leaders, youths, and security agencies to collaborate in the ongoing search efforts. He stressed the importance of partnership between the NYSC and host communities to ensure the safety and well-being of Corps Members.  …

Customs donates Educational Materials, offers Free Healthcare to Katsina Pupils

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Katsina Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives by donating educational materials and promising free medical services to pupils of Hassan Usman Science Primary School in Katsina. Speaking during the event on Tuesday, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Abba-Aji Idris, announced that the Command’s clinic would provide free medical care to pupils and teachers of the school. He explained that the initiative was designed to support the community and improve healthcare access.   He said “Children are often prone to…

Customs distributes writing Materials, Food to over 1,700 Pupils in Kebbi State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Kebbi Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), led by Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest Ojike, has demonstrated its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by distributing writing materials and foodstuffs to over 1,700 pupils at Gwandu Emirate Model Primary School, Birnin Kebbi. The charity visit, which took place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, was part of efforts to engage with the community and support educational development in Kebbi State. During the event, Comptroller Ojike donated books, pencils, pens, and essential food items to the pupils, describing the gesture as an…

Echocho floods Schools with Furniture, Books, and Learning Materials in Kogi East

Emporium Reporters

Senator Isah Jibrin, popularly known as Echocho, has once again demonstrated his commitment to improving education in Kogi East Senatorial District with the distribution of vital educational materials and furniture to schools across the region. The initiative, which addresses the pressing infrastructural and resource needs of schools, reflects the senator’s determination to create a more conducive learning environment for students and teachers alike. The donation included an impressive array of items, such as double detached school desks and chairs for students, teacher’s and visitor’s tables, and whiteboards to enhance classroom…

Makems Jewellery dazzles Abuja at 2024 Exhibition, supports FG’s push for Local Content

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Makems Jewellery, an Abuja-based rising star in the jewellery industry, lit up the Capital city with its highly-anticipated 2024 Jewellery Exhibition. Held on December 7 at the Glowing Ages Academy in Kaura District.The event drew fashion enthusiasts and potential clients eager to explore a stunning array of locally-crafted and imported jewellery pieces. The showcase, blending contemporary and vintage designs, highlighted Makems’ commitment to promoting the Federal Government’s local content policy. Attendees marveled at the unique handmade jewellery collections, including necklaces, bangles, earrings, and bracelets tailored to suit every style. Miss…

MOUN condemns NLC’s Caretaker Committee Appointment, cites Court Orders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strongly worded letter dated 6th November 2024, the National President of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN), Comrade Chief Julius Oghenevwegba Bobi, has expressed disapproval over the Nigeria Labour Congress’s (NLC) appointment of a caretaker committee for the union. Addressed to the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the letter underscores the violation of court orders and the principle of sub judice, cautioning against actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order. The full letter is reproduced below:   6th November, 2024   Comrade Joe…

SGBV: How Imaan is Proffering Lasting Solutions To Sexual, Gender inequality in Nigeria, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

From the 16 days Activism dedicated worldwide against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) including all forms of discriminations, actions and inactions against women that was declared open by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman -Ibrahim fsi, on November , 25, 2024, the road to real and genuine domestication and liberation of women folk has begun. In the last 16 Days of Global Activism against SGBV, Imaan had mobilized 774 local government chairmen’s wife including women councillors across the country, state governor’s wife , women…