Day: June 17, 2025

CAC flags Off Youth Business Registration Drive in Bayelsa, applauds ₦500m Interest-Free Startup Fund

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of its ongoing efforts to deepen youth empowerment and promote economic inclusion across Nigeria, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a special youth business registration drive in Bayelsa State. The initiative was unveiled during the official flag-off of the Bayelsa State E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Program (BEEP), themed “Made in Bayelsa, Sold to the World.” The CAC Registrar General Ishaq Hussaini Magaji who led CAC delegation to the event introduced the new youth-focused registration scheme tailored to assist young Nigerians in formalizing their businesses and unlocking access to vital…

Rotary Club CBD Abuja honours Water Resources Ministry Permanent Secretary for Exemplary Leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Rotary Club of Central Business District (CBD), Abuja, has honoured the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, for his outstanding leadership and commitment to public service. The honour was conferred during a courtesy visit by the Club to the Permanent Secretary’s office in Abuja on Tuesday. The delegation was led by the Club President, Rotarian Kate Adamu, MFR, PHF. Speaking at the event, Mr. Pheelangwah expressed deep appreciation for the recognition, noting that Rotary International has consistently championed humanitarian causes that…

Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo decries poor security funding, warns porous borders undermining Counterterrorism efforts

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Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has expressed grave concern over Nigeria’s underfunded internal security sector and porous borders, warned that the nation’s efforts to combat terrorism and transnational crime are being severely undermined.   Speaking during the Constitution Review Legislative Dialogue, the minister cited the 2025 budget allocation to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) as insufficient to secure the country’s expansive borders.   “The entire capital budget for the Nigerian Immigration Service is less than N10 billion, and yet we expect it to protect 4,024 square kilometres of border…

NiDCOM hosts Diaspora Philanthropist Dr Krystal Chanchangi ahead of 2025 National Diaspora Day

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As preparations intensify for the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebration, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has hosted Nigerian-American philanthropist, Dr. Krystal Chanchangi, and her daughter, Kleopatra, at its headquarters in Abuja for a strategic engagement session.   Speaking on behalf of the Commission’s Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, described the visit as part of NiDCOM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with Nigerians in the diaspora. He noted that this year’s event, scheduled for July 25–26, is expected to attract over 1,000…

Tinubu And The Spirit Of June 12 – Reuben Abati

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Candidly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done very well with June 12 by taking the narrative from where President Muhammadu Buahri left off, and choosing to give that date, the history and the symbolism of it, form, style and substance. President Buhari, despite the somnambulism of his administration, it would be recalled, suddenly woke up and decided that June 12, not May 29, should be the appropriate date, the remembrance date of Nigeria’s democratic transition from military rule to civilian rule in 1999. It was a wise, even if a…

Tinubu flags Off Construction of New INEC Headquarters Annex in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, June 17, 2025, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new headquarters annex of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, marking a significant milestone toward addressing the Commission’s longstanding office space constraints.   Speaking at the event, INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for personally attending the ceremony, describing the development as a long-awaited moment for the Commission.   “We are glad that the President found time to personally perform the groundbreaking ceremony of the INEC annex building. For…

Nigerian Navy commences first Bi-Annual Workshop for Mid-Level Accounts and Budget Officers

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The Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance, Owerrinta, has flagged off the maiden edition of its bi-annual training workshop for mid-level Accounts and Budget (A&B) officers of the Nigerian Navy. The five-day event, which runs from 16 to 20 June 2025, is themed “Developing Strategic Accounting Skills for Financial Leadership.” Bringing together participants from various naval commands, ships, and establishments, the workshop is designed to enhance capacity building, foster knowledge sharing, and improve strategic financial management within the service.   In his opening remarks, the Commandant of the College,…

CAC announces new Service fees effective August 1, cites economic realities

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a review of its service fees, with the new rates scheduled to take effect from August 1, 2025.   The Commission made this known in a statement posted on its official social media platforms on Tuesday, citing prevailing economic conditions, increased operational costs, and consultations with critical stakeholders as reasons for the adjustment.   “The Commission wishes to inform the general public, esteemed customers, and all stakeholders that in continued efforts to improve service quality and delivery, it has become necessary to review…

NHRC expresses deep concern over escalating killings in Benue, Plateau, Other States

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the disturbing rise in violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States, as well as other parts of the country, resulting in massive loss of lives, displacement of innocent civilians, and widespread destruction of property.   In a swift reaction to the incidents, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, emphasized that the right to life is a fundamental human right, protected under both international and national legal frameworks. He warned that the continued attacks, often…

$1Bn Port Rehabilitation, Reforms Power Nigeria’s Blue Economy Transformation – NPA

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s maritime sector through the $1 billion reconstruction of the Tin Can Island Port Complex, alongside comprehensive rehabilitation of the Apapa, Rivers, Onne, Warri, and Calabar ports.   The NPA, under the leadership of its Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, said the massive investment is aimed at restoring the infrastructural integrity of the ports and aligning them with modern global maritime standards. The projects are also expected to expand port capacity and support the operationalization of new…