Day: February 11, 2026

Niger Information Ministry to drive public awareness for six-month maternity leave policy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Ministry of Information and Orientation has pledged strategic media support to promote the newly approved six-month paid maternity leave policy. The commitment followed an advocacy visit by the Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (SUN CSA Nigeria), Niger State Chapter, to the Ministry in Minna. The extended leave, recently adopted by Niger State, aligned with reforms in other subnational governments aimed at promoting exclusive breastfeeding and reducing child malnutrition. The Ministry emphasized the critical role of clear and timely communication in ensuring public understanding and acceptance of…

NiDCOM hails Nigerians’ Super Bowl, Grammy, Formula Championship feats

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerians and people of Nigerian descent on their outstanding achievements across global sports, music and motorsport, describing the milestones as further proof of Nigerian excellence on the world stage. In a statement signed by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa lauded the Seattle Seahawks for their 29–13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots, securing their second Lombardi Trophy. She noted that the triumph holds special significance…

NITDA, Wigwe University strengthen strategic partnership to advance AI, Robotics and Digital Innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation and strengthening the bridge between academia and government, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has initiated strategic collaboration talks with Wigwe University to advance innovation, research, and talent development in emerging technologies. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, hosted the Vice-Chancellor of Wigwe University, Professor Marwan Al-Ateidi, at the agency’s headquarters for high-level discussions focused on fostering synergy in critical technology domains. Representing the Director General, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships, welcomed the Vice-Chancellor…

Galaxy Backbone commends NYSC on national integration, seeks IT partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, has praised the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its contributions to national unity, integration, and socio-economic development. Adeyanju made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, noting that the Scheme’s policy of deploying Corps Members outside their States of Origin had added significant value despite challenges. Highlighting Galaxy Backbone’s role as a digital infrastructure platform of the Federal Government, which provides secure internet services to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Adeyanju expressed…

Nigerian Army Signals holds annual conference, charts roadmap for enhanced operational effectiveness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Army Signals (NAS) successfully held its Annual Conference 2026 at the Commander Corps of Signals Conference Room, Headquarters NAS, Arakan Cantonment, Lagos, from 8 – 11 February. The event brought together senior officers, directors, commanders, and key stakeholders of the Corps to discuss critical communication issues and set a forward-looking agenda to strengthen operational effectiveness. In his opening remarks, the Commander Corps of Signals (CCS), Major General Tanimu Abdullahi, highlighted the conference’s goal of reviewing challenges facing the Corps and formulating practical strategies for improvement. He reaffirmed the…

NUJ FCT partners with Centre LSD to boost capacity building,mentorship for Journalists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has taken a decisive step to deepen capacity building for its members through a proposed strategic partnership with the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (LSD). The partnership was formalized on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the NUJ FCT Council to the leadership of the African Centre LSD. Receiving the delegation, the Executive Director of the Centre, Mr. Monday Osasah, expressed the Centre’s readiness to collaborate with NUJ FCT in advancing leadership development, accountability, and good governance. Founded in 2003,…

NITDA engages TrustTAMP on Digital Trust, Identity, Ecosystem partnerships

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has engaged TrustTAMP, a NASDAQ-listed global technology company specialized in privacy, digital identity, and trust services, to explore potential collaboration opportunities within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, held a strategic meeting with the company’s delegation, led by Senior Advisor Jean-Claude Gallea and Vice President Jonathan Pasha. The team highlighted TrustTAMP’s adaptive, partnership-driven approach and disclosed its existing footprint in Nigeria through collaboration with a major telecommunications provider on SIM swap prevention and fraud detection initiatives. During the…

N6trn deregulation gains further validate Tinubu’s downstream reforms – TDF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has described reports of a N6 trillion gain arising from President Bola Tinubu’s policies in the downstream petroleum sector as further proof of the effectiveness of the administration’s economic reform agenda. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the milestone would not have been possible without the sweeping reforms initiated by the Tinubu administration in the sector. TDF stated that the development confirms what it called the successful implementation of policy-driven reforms in the downstream…

Tinubu Tax reforms to boost VAT accruals to sub-nationals as FG concedes 5% to States, LGAs – TMSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has expressed confidence that states and local governments will receive significantly higher allocations from Value Added Tax (VAT) proceeds in 2026, following the Federal Government’s decision to concede five per cent of its share to sub-national governments. The group said the move reflected President Bola Tinubu’s strong commitment to grassroots development and fiscal empowerment of states and local councils. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG noted that the concession would automatically increase allocations to states from…

NIMC to begin nationwide ward-level NIN enrollment february 16

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it will commence a nationwide ward-level enrollment exercise for the National Identification Number (NIN) beginning Monday, February 16, 2026. The Commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the initiative is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive mandating NIMC to take NIN registration to the grassroots across the country. According to the Commission, the exercise is aimed at ensuring the comprehensive registration of every Nigerian citizen and legal resident,…