Day: December 12, 2025

Customs, American Business Council forge stronger partnership to improve trade climate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, hosted a delegation of the American Business Council (ABC) at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja, where both sides committed to deepening structured collaboration to enhance trade facilitation and boost investor confidence. Receiving the delegation, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the Service’s deliberate reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, stakeholder consultation and continuous engagement with industry players. “No modern Customs administration can thrive without meaningful dialogue with the people who drive business across our ports and borders,” he…

CDS flags off maiden Under-15 Boys Football Championship in Port Harcourt

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The inaugural edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Under-15 Boys Football Championship is set to kick off in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from 13 to 20 December 2025, bringing together talented young players from communities and military barracks across the South-South region, as well as Imo and Abia States.   According to the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the championship aligned with the vision of the Chief of Defence Staff, General OO Oluyede, to promote youth development, capacity building, and social cohesion among the region’s…

NiDCOM Boss applauds CROSSJOF for launching Panorama Magazine, pledges deeper collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the Cross River State Journalists’ Forum (CROSSJOF), Abuja, for unveiling its new publication, Panorama Magazine, describing it as a major step in strengthening diaspora reportage in Cross River State and across the global Nigerian community. Dabiri-Erewa made the remarks during a strategic engagement between NiDCOM and CROSSJOF, where she lauded the forum for its innovation, professionalism and dedication to development-driven journalism. She noted that Panorama has the potential to serve as a vital platform for spotlighting diaspora…

NOA, Disability Commission forge stronger alliance to drive nationwide inclusion for Persons with Disabilities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) have moved to deepen collaboration in advancing disability inclusion across Nigeria, with both institutions agreed to set up a joint committee to spearhead nationwide awareness and boost implementation of the Disability Act.   During a courtesy visit to the NOA headquarters, Director General Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to promoting the rights and participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs). He stressed that the lack of perfect statistical data must never delay decisive action, noting…

Group urges Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal to resign over alleged sponsored blackmail against Matawalle

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The North West Peace and Progress Forum (N-WPPF) has called on Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, to resign and seek forgiveness following public confessions by individuals who claimed they were funded by the state government to circulate false allegations against the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle.   In a statement issued on Friday, the forum’s convener, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, said the confessions by the alleged participants exposed what he described as a misuse of public resources at a time when Zamfara is grappling with heightened insecurity, poverty,…

FCT Police publishes contacts of Area Commanders, DPOs to boost community safety

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has released the official contact numbers of all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) as part of renewed efforts to strengthen community policing and improve direct communication with residents.   The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, said the initiative aligns with his strategic vision of enhancing police–community collaboration, promoting transparency, and ensuring swift response to security concerns across the Territory. According to him, making the Command’s leadership more accessible to the public will help build trust, encourage information…

Senate cautions Ambassadorial Nominees,says screening is halfway to confirmation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, on Thursday concluded the screening of another batch of ambassadorial nominees reminding them that the committee session is merely the first hurdle before full confirmation by the Senate.   After hours of presentations and interactions, Senator Sani Bello announced the close of the exercise, noting that all nominees except one from Yobe State who was absent had faced the panel. He explained that the absent nominee would be allowed to meet with him privately to conclude the process.…

NOUN hosts WIDEN Workshop, Stakeholders renew commitment to closing Nigeria’s digital gender gap

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Thursday, 12 December 2025, hosted the second edition of the Women in Digital Empowerment Network (WIDEN) workshop at its new conference hall in Abuja. The event brought together government representatives, university administrators, development partners, researchers and female tech trainees to advance the national conversation on closing the digital gender divide. Declaring open the event,Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof Olufemi A. Peters, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Technology, Innovation and Research, Prof Christine I. Ofulue, described the WIDEN project as a transformative initiative…

Afrimash showcases digital farming solutions, reaffirms role in Nigeria’s food security at Oyo 2025 Agribusiness Summit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Afrimash, the Ibadan-based agritech company known for simplifying access to quality agricultural inputs, emerged as one of the most prominent players at the 2025 Oyo Agribusiness Summit, reinforcing its growing influence in Nigeria’s food security ecosystem.   From the opening day, the company’s pavilion drew a steady stream of visitors farmers searching for practical solutions, students eager to learn, policymakers examining scalable interventions, and development partners exploring collaboration. The stand quickly became a centre of innovation and active engagement rather than a conventional exhibition space.   Afrimash Co-Founder and Chief…

Friday Sermon: Marriage In Islam And According To The Teachings Of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)! 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 Prophet Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions. To Proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Islamic teachings on marriage, rooted in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the wisdom of the pious predecessors (Salaf), emphasise mutual affection, mercy, righteous character, and patience as the foundations of a successful union. The goal is to build a haven…