Day: July 28, 2026

CAL-MAJ Foundation Seeks Stronger Partnership as NITDA’s Nine-Year ICT Intervention Transforms Kogi Community

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The CAL-MAJ Foundation has commended the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for its sustained investment in digital education, describing the agency’s nine-year ICT intervention in Kogi State as a transformative initiative that has expanded learning opportunities and digital inclusion in an underserved community. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the Foundation’s Executive Director, Ms. Faith Ayegba, and her delegation to NITDA headquarters in Abuja, where they expressed appreciation for the agency’s continued support while calling for deeper collaboration to further strengthen digital skills development. According to Ayegba,…

NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Partnerships, Digital Innovation at RISE 2026

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships and advancing digital innovation as key drivers of Nigeria’s digital transformation and economic growth. Representing the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, at the 20th International Conference on Technology and Computing (RISE 2026), held at Crispan Hotel, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State, the Agency’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnership, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, described collaboration as a critical enabler of sustainable digital development. Dr. Onumo said NITDA remain focused on investing in digital literacy,…

FCT Police Debunks Reports of Kidnap Attack on Military Officer in Abuja, Says Incident Occurred in Nasarawa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that a serving military officer, Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, was attacked by suspected kidnappers within Abuja, clarifying that the incident occurred in neighbouring Nasarawa State and not in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Command said investigations ordered by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, confirmed that the incident took place in Badna, New Karu Local Government…

PFIPC Controversy/House of Reps. Investigation: Beyond the “Fake Agency” Narrative — Why Nigerians Deserve an Independent Investigation A HallowMace Africa Analysis.

Emporium Reporters

The revelations emerging from the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) have raised more questions than answers.   While the committee has presented evidence suggesting that the council was built on forged government documents, the facts already in the public domain expose glaring institutional contradictions that cannot simply be dismissed with the conclusion that the agency was “fake.”   HallowMace Africa believes that the integrity of Nigeria’s public institutions is at stake, and for that reason, this matter deserves a broader,…

Youth Group Applauds NYSC’s Nation-Building Role, Calls for Improved Funding Over Restructuring

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Young Leaders Forum of Nigeria (YLFN) has lauded the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its sustained contributions to nation-building, national integration, and educational development, particularly in rural communities, while urging the Federal Government to prioritise improved funding for the scheme instead of embarking on structural reforms. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Coordinator, Dr. Marcus Abechi, the forum described the NYSC as one of Nigeria’s most enduring and impactful national institutions, noting that it has consistently fulfilled its core mandate of fostering unity among young…

Nigeria Police Mourn Former AIG Olatunde, CP Gwani, Hail Years of Meritorious Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two of its senior officers, retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Adeleke Taiwo Olatunde and Commissioner of Police (CP) Hassan Saleh Gwani, describing their deaths as a great loss to the Force and the nation. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the Police said AIG Olatunde died at his residence in Lagos on July 23, 2026, while CP Gwani passed away on July 19, 2026, at the Saudi…

AIG Victor Olaiya Charges Zone 7 Police Personnel on Discipline, Human Rights, Professionalism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Victor Olaiya, has charged officers and men of the command to uphold discipline, professionalism, integrity and respect for human rights, stressed that effective policing can only thrive where discipline is firmly entrenched. Speaking during the Zone 7 General Lecture Parade held at the headquarters in Abuja on Monday, AIG Olaiya delivered a lecture titled “Effective Policing Thrives Where Discipline is Upheld,” where he described discipline as the foundation of professionalism, accountability and efficient service delivery in the…

IPMAN Seeks Better Access to Locally Refined Products, Affordable Financing as Reps Begin Downstream Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called for improved access to locally refined petroleum products, affordable financing, and reduced regulatory costs as the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) began moves to reform Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The association made the appeal while speaking with journalists after a strategic stakeholders’ engagement convened by the House Committee to review challenges confronting the downstream petroleum industry and chart a legislative pathway for sustainable reforms. Speaking at the session, the President of IPMAN, Alhaji Abubakar Megandi Shettima, urged…

Reps Move to Revamp Downstream Sector, Seek Stakeholder-Driven Petroleum Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has commenced moves to reposition Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector through comprehensive stakeholder-driven reforms aimed at improving energy security, strengthening domestic refining capacity, and creating a more stable operating environment for industry players and consumers. The Committee made this known during a strategic engagement with key stakeholders across the petroleum value chain, including regulators, refiners, independent petroleum marketers, major energy marketers, depot operators, transporters, and other critical players in the industry. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, said the engagement was…

Nigeria’s Ambassador Adebayo Presents Credentials to Portuguese President, Pledges Stronger Bilateral Ties

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Portuguese Republic, Erelu Angela Adebayo, has formally commenced her diplomatic assignment in Portugal following the presentation of her Letters of Credence to President António José Seguro. The ceremony, held on Monday, 27 July 2026, at the historic Belém Palace in Lisbon, marked the official beginning of Ambassador Adebayo’s mission and reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Nigeria and Portugal. During the audience with President Seguro, Ambassador Adebayo conveyed the goodwill and best wishes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and…