Day: February 14, 2025

Cairo Ojougboh’s family marks One-Year Memorial with Charity Outreach in Delta State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The family of the late All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chief Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, has marked his one-year memorial anniversary with a series of charitable activities aimed at honoring his legacy of philanthropy and community service.   Leading the initiative, his widow, Mrs. Bose Ojougboh, spearheaded donations to schools, hospitals, and orphanages in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State, where Dr. Ojougboh had his early education.   The outreach, carried out under the Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation, included the donation of school bags and books to…

Nigeria Customs launches Authorized Economic Operator Program to boost Trade Efficiency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, improving supply chain security, and boosting national economic growth. The event, held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, was attended by key government officials, industry stakeholders, and international partners. In his keynote address, the Comptroller General of Customs emphasized that the AEO programme represents a shift from traditional transaction-based controls to a comprehensive compliance management system, fostering mutual trust between Customs and businesses. He highlighted that the initiative aligns…

NSCIA postpones Nigerian Quran Convention due to overwhelming interest

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced the postponement of the highly anticipated Nigerian Quran Convention, initially planned to accommodate 60,000 participants, due to an overwhelming response and increased international interest. In an official statement signed by Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede, on behalf of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto & President-General of NSCIA, the council disclosed that the event had received over 500,000 expressions of interest and accreditation requests far exceeding initial projections. The convention, designed to be a historic gathering of scholars, Huffaz (Quran memorisers),…

Minister of Labour declares 2nd NPC-JICA Annual Kaizen Conference Open in Abuja

Abubakar Yusuf

The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, officially declared open the 2nd NPC-JICA Annual Kaizen Conference on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Themed “Driving Overall Growth in Nigeria Through Continuous Improvement: The Kaizen Way”, the conference was held at Zuma Hall, Rockview (Royale) Hotel, Abuja.   In his special remarks, Dr. Dingyadi lauded the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for partnering with the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to make the conference a reality. He emphasized the importance of Kaizen a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement in addressing…

NiDCOM advocates stricter measures against unlicensed recruiters, irregular migration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for intensified efforts to combat irregular migration and clamp down on unprofessional recruiters exploiting vulnerable Nigerians.   Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, made this appeal during a press briefing organized by the Association of Recruiter License Placement Agencies of Nigeria (ARLPAN) in Lagos. The event, themed “Effect and Implications of Consistent Irregular Migration,” addressed the rising concerns over illegal migration and its consequences. Represented by Mr. Oladele Ogunkanbi, a staff of the Commission, Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the need to protect Nigerian youths…

NIDCOM applauds Sakinah Medical Outreach ahead of Abuja Medical Mission

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended Sakinah Medical Outreach (SMO) for its upcoming medical mission aimed at providing free healthcare services to underserved Nigerians.   In a statement issued by NIDCOM’s spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, praised the initiative as a reflection of SMO’s dedication to humanitarian service and its commitment to Islamic values of compassion and care.   The medical mission is scheduled to hold from February 16 to 21, 2025, at the National Hospital Abuja, targeting over 100 beneficiaries. The…

NITDA reaffirms commitment to Digital Transformation, strengthens Global partnerships

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation by intensifying efforts to establish a one-stop portal for all government services.   The initiative aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to digitize 75% of government services by 2027. As part of this drive, NITDA is actively engaging stakeholders and exploring global best practices to ensure the successful implementation of Nigeria’s digital governance framework. NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, made this known when he…

PDP National Secretary Tussle: Group backs Anyanwu, accuses Ugochinyere, others of destabilizing party

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The battle over the position of the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as the Concerned People’s Democratic League (CPDPL) reaffirmed its support for Senator Samuel Nnameka Anyanwu, insisting that he remains the legitimate occupant of the office. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, CPDPL’s apex leader, Co Daboikiabo Z. Warmate, accused some PDP leaders of attempting to unlawfully remove Anyanwu, alleged a conspiracy to destabilize the party. He singled out Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunlagba, National Legal Adviser Kamaladin Ajibade…

NOA launches nationwide campaign to combat Cholera, Meningitis, Lassa Fever

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its public awareness campaign to curb the spread of Cholera, Cerebral Spinal Meningitis (CSM), and Lassa Fever, three seasonal but deadly infectious diseases affecting various parts of Nigeria. The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, while addressing state office heads involved in the campaign, noted that lack of awareness and preventive measures contributes significantly to the annual outbreaks of these diseases. He emphasized that the current extreme heat waves in Northern Nigeria have heightened the risk of CSM outbreaks, while cholera cases…

State Legislatures’ Conference backs Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, calls for constitutional compliance in Assembly Leadership changes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts on the tax reform bills currently undergoing legislative scrutiny at the National Assembly. The Conference emphasized that the proposed reforms, if passed, would strengthen fiscal federalism by granting states greater financial autonomy through improved tax collection and administration. In a communique issued at the end of its meeting held on February 13, 2025, in Abuja, and signed by its Director-General, Busari Sarafadeen, on behalf of Chairman Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the Conference…