Day: July 7, 2026

Nigeria Showcases ₦16.3bn Data Protection Industry at Regional Governance Exchange in Kenya

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has showcased the rapid growth of its data protection ecosystem at the Regional Data Governance Exchange in Nairobi, Kenya, revealing that the sector has grown into a ₦16.3 billion industry within three years of formal regulation. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, was represented at the regional gathering by the Commission’s Head of Finance Management and Control, Mr. Olufemi Ibitayo, who led the Nigerian delegation. During his presentation, Ibitayo highlighted the evolution of data protection and privacy in Nigeria,…

Nigeria’s Data Protection Gains Global Spotlight as NDPC Boss Meets UN Envoy Jimoh Ibrahim

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening global data governance during a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim. The visit took place on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, where Nigeria is participating alongside delegates from several member states to advance harmonised legal frameworks for secure and trusted cross-border digital commerce. During the meeting, Dr Olatunji congratulated Ambassador Ibrahim on his appointment…

Beyond Borders, Beyond Roads: How the FRSC Is Steering Nigeria Towards a Smarter Future By Abdullahi O Haruna

Emporium Reporters

Institutions reveal their character not in moments of comfort but in moments of ambition.   For the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the recent voyage to Cairo was more than an official engagement. It was a declaration that the future of road safety will no longer be driven merely by checkpoints, patrol vehicles and traffic regulations. It will be driven by intelligence, technology and data.   That is why the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni, joining the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajuddeen, on Nigeria’s strategic…

VON DG Tasks National Defence College Participants on Responsible Media Engagement in Crisis Management

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has tasked participants of Course 34/2025 at the National Defence College (NDC) to embrace responsible media engagement as a strategic tool for effective crisis management and national security. Ndace gave the charge while delivering a lecture at the National Defence College, Abuja, on Monday, July 6, 2026, on the topic, “Public Opinion and the Media in Crisis Management in Nigeria: My Experience.” During his presentation, the VON Director General emphasised the critical role…

Rising Insecurity: Senate Urges Tinubu to Scrap Terrorists’ Rehabilitation Programme

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The Senate has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government to immediately discontinue the rehabilitation programme for repentant terrorists, insisting that individuals found guilty of terrorism and other violent crimes should be prosecuted in accordance with the law. The resolution was adopted during plenary as part of additional prayers considered alongside a motion on the escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel across the country. The motion, sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Nigerian Army, highlighted the growing wave…

Gov Nwifuru Hails New Army Depot in Ebonyi, Pledges Stronger Security Partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has described the establishment of the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, as a major boost to national security, regional stability and socio-economic development in the South-East. The governor made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, during a courtesy visit ahead of the maiden Passing Out Parade of recruits at the newly established depot. Nwifuru said the new military institution represented a landmark achievement for Ebonyi State and the South-East, expressing confidence that it would strengthen…

Niger Information Commissioner Celebrates Jonathan Vatsa on Birthday, Hails His Service to State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Niger State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, has congratulated former Commissioner and former Special Adviser on Media, Communication and Strategy, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, on the occasion of his birthday, described him as a distinguished statesman whose contributions to governance and public communication have left a lasting impact on the state. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday on behalf of the Ministry of Information and Orientation and the entire information family in Niger State, Nana praised Vatsa’s unwavering commitment to public service, strategic communication, and the…

Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe of Fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing the body as a fictitious organisation with no legal backing. The President ordered the anti-corruption agency to conclude the investigation within 30 days and submit a detailed report, following revelations that the PFIPC was never established by the Federal Government and has no basis in any law, presidential directive, executive approval or other lawful government instrument.…

Niger Govt Begins Domestication of Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy to Boost Inclusive Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Government has commenced the domestication of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy as part of efforts to deepen inclusive economic growth, strengthen gender-responsive governance and expand economic opportunities for women across the state. The initiative was unveiled during a press conference organised by the Niger State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), at the instance of the Ministry of Information and Orientation in Minna. Speaking at the event, the NGF consultant for the project, Professor Fumi Banjo, said…

Terrorist Leadership Crumbles as Two Senior Commanders Surrender to Troops

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The leadership structure of terrorist groups operating in Nigeria’s North-East has suffered another major setback as two senior commanders surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI, providing intelligence expected to strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism operations. The two commanders, identified as Munzirs within the terrorist leadership hierarchy, surrendered to troops of Sector 2 in Geidam, Yobe State, on July 4, 2026. They were subsequently moved to Maiduguri, arrived at about 7:30 p.m. on July 5, where they are currently in military custody undergoing profiling, debriefing and intelligence exploitation. In a statement issued…