Day: September 4, 2025

Eid-ul-Maulud: Senator Barau calls for Reflection, Unity, and Legislative reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has urged Muslims to use the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud to reflect on the life and virtues of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and emulate his teachings of compassion, peace, and unity.   The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet.   In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau described the Prophet as a model for humanity and stressed…

From Fragility to Foundations: Inside PBAT’s Political Economy

Emporium Reporters

In early 2024, Nigeria’s naira collapsed to ₦1,800 per dollar, rattling households and businesses alike. By August 2025, it had strengthened to ₦1,525. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this was not just recovery but the opening proof of his broader political economy: building Nigeria on three foundations — credible currency, concrete infrastructure, and kilowatts of power. Currency reform was the first bold stroke. By floating the naira, clearing a $4 billion foreign exchange backlog, and bringing remittances into official channels, the government restored some measure of trust. For traders, it…

Young Parliamentarians Forum partners with Cawin Mobility to train 2,000 Nigerian youths on Electric Vehicle Technology

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) of the 10th National Assembly, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Àlao Akala, who represents Ogbomoso North, South and Orire Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Youth in Parliament Forum (YIPF) and Cawin Mobility Limited to provide free training for 2,000 Nigerian youths in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance, engineering, and repairs. Speaking at the event, Hon. Akala described the initiative as a welcome development that would further expand Nigeria’s electric vehicle market and…

FG, Gombe Govt sign MoU to convert General Hospital Kumo into Federal Medical Centre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gombe State Government to convert General Hospital Kumo into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC), aimed at boosting access to quality and specialized healthcare in the North-East. The signing ceremony in Abuja was witnessed by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya, and the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Daju Kachollom. Dr. Salako described the initiative as a major step in strengthening healthcare delivery…

Customs hails Assistant Comptroller Ogboru’s historic Motorbike Ride from Nigeria to Belgium

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has applauded the remarkable achievement of Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Akpevwe Ogboru, who successfully completed a 35-day motorbike expedition from Nigeria to Belgium. Ogboru, popularly known as Tracta 2, embarked on the daring journey on August 1, 2025, covering about 10,265 kilometres across two continents and ten countries before arriving at the Nigerian Embassy in Brussels at exactly 12:47 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025.   The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, praised her courage, resilience, and purposeful advocacy, described the feat as a…

IPMAN holds AGM in Abuja, reaffirms confidence in Kolawole Adewoyin’s leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Thursday, September 4, 2025, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja, where stakeholders across the federation unanimously reaffirmed their support for the leadership of Chief (Dr.) Kolawole Adewoyin as the authentic National President of the association, in line with the Supreme Court judgment. The AGM, which attracted members and industry players from different zones, provided a platform to review the association’s performance, deliberate on sector challenges, and chart a roadmap for greater stability in the downstream petroleum industry.   In…

NOA DG, Senior Officials join Executive Training in Morocco to boost Public Sector Performance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic move to strengthen the National Orientation Agency’s (NOA) performance and align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has joined senior agency officials for the Executive Programme on Integrated Performance, Accountability and Digital Risk Management for Public Sector Leaders in Casablanca, Morocco. The training, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in partnership with the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), is designed to enhance digital governance, accountability, and citizen-focused service delivery across Nigeria’s public sector.   At…

IGP appoints CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as new Force PRO

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).   Hundeyin, a seasoned communicator, holds a BA (Hons) in English Language from Lagos State University and an MSc in Legal Criminology & Security Psychology from the University of Ibadan. He also obtained a Certificate in Civil-Military Coordination from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State.   He is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), a…

Troops kill Terrorist Commanders, rescue kidnapped victims, thwart ₦545m Oil Theft in August operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria has recorded significant gains across multiple theatres of operation in August, eliminating key terrorist commanders, rescued kidnapped victims, and foiled crude oil theft worth more than ₦545 million.   Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday. He said troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, intensified joint operations nationwide to neutralize threats, restore stability, and safeguard lives and property.   According to him, troops killed notorious terrorist leaders including Adamu Buba, popularly known as…

Nigeria Customs automates Excise Register System after successful pilot

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced full operations of its Automated Excise Register System (ERS), following the successful completion of a pilot phase aimed at modernizing excise administration and improving efficiency across the sector. The pilot, conducted between July and August 2025, was deployed at three major excise facilities British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Plc in Oyo State, International Tobacco Company (ITC) Limited in Kwara State, and Leaf Tobacco & Commodities Nigeria Ltd in Kaduna State. These sites were selected for their strategic relevance and capacity to support the…