Day: July 30, 2025

Stranded Nigerian Miners in Central African Republic rescued, now safe at Nigerian Embassy …As NiDCOM assures of repatriation and prosecution of agent behind job scam

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians who were recently stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) after being lured into a fraudulent mining job have finally arrived safely at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui, the nation’s capital.   Their plight gained national attention after a viral video showed the distressed group who had been abandoned by their employer and left unpaid for 11 months pleading for help. The swift intervention of the Nigerian Embassy in CAR, in collaboration with local security agencies, led to their rescue and evacuation from their remote location.   The…

FG reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Ghana …As Odumegwu-Ojukwu meets Ghanaian Authorities, Nigerian Community

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to fostering stronger diplomatic and citizen-level relations with the Republic of Ghana. This was made known by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during a two-day official visit to the West African nation. The visit, according to the Ministry, is aimed at addressing issues concerning Nigeria-Ghana bilateral relations and engaging relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety and protection of Nigerians residing in Ghana, as well as their properties and businesses. Shortly after her arrival at the Kotoka…

FG urges multi-sectoral coalition to combat Human Trafficking … as NAPTIP launches Data Tools to boost fight against Trafficking

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has called for a unified and coordinated national response to effectively combat human trafficking in Nigeria, described it as a complex and highly organised criminal enterprise that cannot be tackled in isolation. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 28th National Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Trafficking in Persons, held to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Human Trafficking. The AGF, who was represented at the event by Mrs. Victoria Ojogbane,…

NIMC completes migration of Telcos to NINAuth Platform … Directs SIM registration, swap, and migration complaints to telecom providers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has successfully completed the migration of all telecommunications companies in Nigeria to its upgraded National Identification Number (NIN) verification platform known as NINAuth.   This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday , July 30, 2025, by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications of the Commission.   According to the Commission, the new platform mark a major leap in ensuring data security, efficient service delivery, and improved user experience for Nigerians accessing identity verification services.   The NINAuth platform, developed in-house by…

NDLEA, Education Ministry partner on Drug Education, Integrity Testing in Schools – Substance Use Prevention Unit to take off, new Curriculum underway

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Federal Ministry of Education have reached key agreements aimed at curbing the rising tide of substance abuse among Nigerian youths, including the introduction of drug education into the school curriculum and compulsory drug integrity testing for students of tertiary institutions. These were parts of far-reaching decisions made during a high-level meeting between the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), and the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Abuja. Marwa,…

AGF Fagbemi, NCC Boss push for legal synergy to end Multiple Taxation, Infrastructure Vandalism in Telecom Sector ‒ As NCC hosts maiden National Workshop for State Attorneys-General on Telecom Regulation ,Digital Policy Reform

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has renewed its call for stronger institutional collaboration to tackle the persistent challenges of multiple taxation, regulatory overlaps, and infrastructure vandalism affecting the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. This call was made during the 1st Annual Workshop for State Attorneys-General on Emerging Issues in the Communications Sector, which commenced on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, while delivering his opening remarks, described the event as…

IPU Speakers’ Conference : Akpabio charges global Lawmakers to unite for Peace, Justice

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliamentarians across the world to stand in unity and commit to building a future anchored on peace, justice, and shared humanity. Speaking at the ongoing 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments, jointly organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Akpabio emphasized the urgent need for collective action in addressing global crises.   “As parliamentarians, let us commit to collaboration and the courageous pursuit of solutions that transcend borders and partisan divides,” he…

Senate knocks NNPCL GCEO over ₦210 Trillion audited reports, demands full disclosure within Three weeks

Emporium Reporters

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has expressed deep concern over the alleged discrepancies in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), amounting to a staggering ₦210 trillion for the period between 2017 and 2023. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (Nasarawa West), while addressing the matter on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the National Assembly, stated that the queried amount consists of ₦103 trillion in liabilities and ₦107 trillion in assets. He emphasized that the concerns raised stemmed directly from the Auditor-General’s…

NDLEA auctions forfeited properties of Drug Traffickers in Lagos, Kano, Others …… Targeting Proceeds of Crime a Tool for Punishment and Deterrence – Marwa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday, 29th July 2025, conducted a public auction of properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers in Lagos, Kano, Ondo, and Ogun States. The auction, held at the Agency’s National Headquarters in Abuja, featured the sale of six properties out of eight listed. Two properties in Lekki and Ikorodu, Lagos, were stepped down due to pending appeals. Among those auctioned, two were sold above their reserved prices for a total exceeding ₦139 million, while others received no valid bids. Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA,…

Nigeria Customs warns against U.S. Visa abuse, urges compliance with Travel Regulations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cautioned Nigerian travellers against the misuse of United States entry visas, stressing the need for compliance with visa conditions and international travel regulations.   In a press release dated 29th July 2025 and signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Dr. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Service drew attention to concerns raised by the U.S. Government regarding the conduct of some Nigerian visa holders.   “The Nigeria Customs Service wishes to alert the general public to the concerns raised by the Government…