Day: June 20, 2025

FIRS Weekend Opening: A Public Office With a Difference By Arabinrin Aderonke

Emporium Reporters

In Nigeria, it is believed and widely accepted that weekends belong to the people. They are for markets, family time, and catching up on everything the busy week couldn’t accommodate. That is why when a government agency announces that it will open its offices on weekends, it naturally draws attention. It is rare.   What the public is more used to are stories of agencies that barely function within the usual five working days. That is what makes the new step by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), under the…

NHRC secures release of five Detainees during detention audit in Cross River

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a renewed effort to uphold the rights of detainees and promote justice within Nigeria’s criminal justice system, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has facilitated the release of five individuals from police custody during a routine detention audit in Ugep, Cross River State. The intervention was led by the State Coordinator of the Commission, Mr. Remi O. Ajuga, during a monitoring visit to the Yakurr Divisional Police Headquarters as part of NHRC’s ongoing mandate on detention facility oversight and rights protection. The NHRC team profiled a total of nine…

Nigerian Navy Graduates 175 Ratings at Logistics College Dawakin Tofa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, held a combined graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for 175 Under Training (UT) Ratings who successfully completed their respective courses. The graduands comprised participants of the Petty Officer Qualifying Course (POQC) Batch 46, Leading Seaman Qualifying Course (LSQC) Batch 46, Basic Qualifying Course (BQC) Batch 54, and Basic Project Qualifying Course (BPQC) Batch 02. Speaking at the ceremony, the Commandant of the College, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Chukwuma Anakwe, conferred certificates on the graduating students and commended them for their resilience, discipline,…

World Refugee Day:NHRC urges dignity, protection for Refugees, Displaced Persons

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the world marks the 2025 World Refugee Day, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, has called for urgent and sustained action to safeguard the rights and dignity of refugees and forcibly displaced persons in Nigeria.   Speaking in Abuja, Dr. Ojukwu expressed deep concern over the growing humanitarian crisis affecting refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), many of whom are victims of conflict, violence, and natural disasters.   He said”Displacement and refugee situations, whether within or across borders, often leave individuals highly…

Nigeria deepens Global Health Diplomacy at BRICS Ministers’ meeting in Brazil

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has marked a significant milestone in its global health diplomacy with its participation in the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil. The Nigerian delegation to the high-level meeting was led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako.   This development comes just months after Nigeria’s admission in January as a partner country to BRICS+, a recognition of the country’s strategic role in Africa and growing influence on the global stage under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   BRICS+…

NITDA, Refugee Commission partner to empower Displaced Nigerians through Digital Inclusion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to foster inclusive development and digital empowerment, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) have renewed their partnership to equip displaced persons and vulnerable youth across Nigeria with digital skills. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, received the Federal Commissioner of NCFRMI, Mr. Aliyu Tijani Ahmed, at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja to deepen collaboration aimed at expanding digital literacy and deploying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools within displaced communities. During the…

Customs raises alarm over fake Recruitment, Auction offers on Social Media

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised concern over a disturbing increase in fraudulent recruitment and auction schemes being circulated on various social media platforms. The Service warned the general public to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to these online scams.   During a press briefing held at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja, the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed that fraudsters are now impersonating senior officials of the Service to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.   “We have observed a disturbing rise in fake…

NITDA champions Women’s inclusion in AI, Digital Economy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a powerful stride towards building an inclusive digital future, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian women in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the broader digital economy.   This commitment was reiterated by NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, during the “Innovate Her 25” conference the 10th National Conference and 11th Annual Meeting of the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIT). Inuwa, represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, emphasized that meaningful innovation thrives through collaboration and inclusivity, values…

FG, JICA launch $11.2million Innovation Hub to boost Nigeria’s Startup Ecosystem

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a landmark move to reform the economy for sustained inclusive growth and to accelerate diversification through industrialisation and digitisation, the Federal Government has launched an $11.2 million innovation hub in Abuja. The transformative initiative is being implemented by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project was formalised through a partnership involving the Consortium of Oriental Consultants Global Co. Ltd., Intem Consulting Inc., and Yachiyo Engineering Co. Ltd., and is part of a broader effort to strengthen Nigeria’s innovation…

Art Meets Health: NSSF and Partners launch ‘A Mural of Hope’ to inspire Healing ,tackle Childhood Cancer burde

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a powerful blend of creativity and compassion, the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched the ‘A Mural of Hope’ campaign an advocacy-driven initiative aimed at promoting healing through art while addressing the alarming burden of childhood cancer in Nigeria. The campaign, launched in partnership with Bio Ventures for Global Health (BVGH), BLFA Global, and the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, seeks to engage young artists in transforming the paediatric oncology ward of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) into a beacon of hope and resilience. At the heart of…