Day: November 12, 2025

Tinubu to Editors: Let verification be your anchor, professionalism your guide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

0 ofPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian editors to uphold the highest standards of journalism by prioritising verification, balance, and professionalism in their work, stressing that responsible media remains vital to democracy and national cohesion.   Delivering his opening address at the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Annual Conference held at the State House, Abuja, the President commended the media’s historical role in defending democracy, saying journalists have long been at the forefront of Nigeria’s struggle for justice, freedom, and good governance.   “Verification must be your anchor; balance…

FG ‘ll review Private Security Act — Tunji-Ojo

Emporium Reporters

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has assured that the Private Security Companies Act of 1986 will be reviewed to reflect contemporary security realities and align with international best practices.   The Minister made this known while delivering the keynote address at the 5th Private Security Industry Summit and the 9th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), held in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the critical role of private security companies in intelligence gathering and national security, noting that the…

Gov Abdulrazaq seeks stronger Diaspora–State collaboration to drive development … Unveils NGF Investopedia for Informed Investment Decisions

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) opened in Abuja on Tuesday with renewed calls for deeper collaboration between Nigerians in the diaspora and state governments to accelerate inclusive growth and sustainable national development. The two-day summit, themed “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” attracted top government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners committed to harnessing diaspora potential for economic transformation. In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq,represented by Mr. Eghosa M. Omoigui, Head of…

NDIS 2025: Shettima urges Diaspora to invest in Nigeria’s economic transformation — As FG unveils fresh incentives, affirms infrastructure, MSME, and digital economy reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to play a more active role in driving the nation’s economic renewal, describing their skills, capital, and global exposure as vital assets for building a prosperous and inclusive Nigeria. Delivering his keynote address at the opening of the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS 2025) at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, Shettima represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Umar Ahmed said the Tinubu administration regarded the diaspora community as a strategic partner…

Assist Those Who Really Love You! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, in Islam, assisting those who love and support you is not merely a social obligation but a deeply rewarded act of worship that strengthens community bonds and is a sign of true Iman. The principle is rooted in core Islamic…

2026 Hajj: CSO seeks Tinubu’s intervention, urges loan to save Nigerian pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organisation in the Hajj and Umrah industry, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the 36 state Governors to urgently provide a financial bailout to prevent Nigerian intending pilgrims from missing the 2026 Hajj.   In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for pre-Hajj preparations and attending the 5th Hajj and Umrah Conference in Jeddah, the organisation warned that Nigeria risk losing a significant portion of its Hajj quota if immediate…

Alaafin’s choice of Grand Imam divinely inspired, says Agunbiade

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A prominent member of the Oyo State Muslim community, Ambassador Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, has commended the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdul Hakeem Owoade Elewuetu I, for what he described as a “visionary and divinely guided” decision in appointing Barrister Bilal Akinola Husayn Akeugberu, popularly known as Barrister Bilaah, as the new Grand Imam of Oyo.   Agunbiade, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday, congratulated the new Grand Imam, described his selection as “well-deserved” and a reflection of his piety, scholarship, and service to the Muslim…

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝘉𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 & 𝘛𝘢𝘹 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦

Emporium Reporters

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 Recent discussions around the impact of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform on the capital market have included some misinterpretations and misinformation. While detailed implementation guidelines will be provided through official regulations, it is important to clarify the critical issues at this stage.   The new CGT framework represents a major improvement over the existing law. The reform makes investment in the Nigerian capital market more attractive, reduces investment risk, and ensures fair treatment of legitimate costs incurred by investors. In essence, the reform promotes equity and confidence in…

MURIC rallies in support of Dangote Refinery, urges FG to protect $20bn Investment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has declared strong support for the Dangote Refinery, urging the Federal Government to protect the $20 billion investment from what it described as “union sabotage” and “subsidy cabal interests” threatening Nigeria’s economic stability. Speaking at a peaceful solidarity rally held on Tuesday at Alausa, Ikeja, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the organisation’s decision to publicly back the refinery stemmed from a commitment to national economic recovery and social justice. “Dangote Refinery is a money spinner. It is Nigeria’s goose that lays…

Is It Because It Is Wike? by Frank Tietie

Emporium Reporters

Nyesom Wike, exercising his lawful authority as a Minister of the Federal Government of Nigeria, should have immediately ordered the arrest and detention of the unruly military personnel stationed to obstruct him and officials of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) from carrying out their legal duties, which included inspecting or enforcing his administrative order regarding any land in the Federal Capital Territory, regardless of whether there were dispute. Only a deep-seated hatred for Wike (understandably) would explain why many of his detractors would tolerate such impudence by a military…