Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lukman Laleye Babalola is a graduate of Journalism,a content creator and Editor with Emporium Reporters online

NITDA, Benin Deepen Digital Transformation Partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Benin Republic’s Agence des Systèmes d’Information et du Numérique (ASIN) have strengthened bilateral cooperation aimed at advancing digital transformation, digital public infrastructure, and innovation-driven governance across the region. The renewed partnership was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit by the Beninese delegation to NITDA headquarters in Abuja, where both sides discussed strategies for deepening collaboration, sharing best practices, and accelerating digital development in West Africa. Speaking during the engagement, NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by the agency’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships,…

NITDA inaugurates Multi-Agency Sandbox Group to Boost Digital Innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and creating a coordinated sandbox framework to support digital innovation in Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration, the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by the Acting Director of Regulation and Compliance, Emmanuel Edet, said the initiative was designed to address structural regulatory challenges that often slow down innovation across the country’s digital ecosystem. According to Inuwa, members of the Technical Working Group were carefully selected based…

Navy Foils Illegal Refinery Comeback in Rivers, Recovers Massive Petroleum Products

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has thwarted an attempt by crude oil theft syndicates to revive a major illegal refining network in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, recovered large volumes of suspected crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products. The operation, carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, was part of sustained anti-crude oil theft patrols across the Niger Delta. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation followed actionable intelligence indicating that…

FG Hails ATBUTH Over Patent Registration of Indigenous Medical Innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has congratulated the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, over the successful patent registration of GASTROPEX-BH, a locally developed medical innovation designed by researchers from the institution. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, described the achievement as a major boost for Nigeria’s health research and innovation ecosystem, saying it reflects the increasing capacity of Nigerian institutions and professionals to provide practical homegrown solutions to healthcare challenges. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Ministry’s Assistant Director of Information…

World Bank Backs Nigeria’s Drive to Support Vulnerable Households

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social intervention programmes aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable Nigerians through strategic partnerships with development organisations. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Janet McDickson Noah, the Ministry disclosed that the meeting with a delegation from the World Bank was held on May 22, 2026, at the conference room of the Honourable Minister to discuss emergency support initiatives and strategies to improve the welfare of vulnerable households across Nigeria.…

NYSC @ 53: DG Pushes for Trust Fund to Boost Corps Members’ Entrepreneurship

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has appealed for public support towards the approval of the proposed NYSC Trust Fund as the Scheme marks its 53rd anniversary of nation-building. Speaking at the News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja, Nafiu said the Trust Fund would enable the Scheme to expand its Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme and empower Corps Members with start-up capital to establish businesses. According to him, the proposed fund would strengthen the NYSC’s venture services, create employment opportunities for…

NDPC Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics Ahead of 2027 Elections, Warns Against Disinformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has called on journalists across the country to maintain high ethical standards, professionalism, and responsible information management as Nigeria prepare for the 2027 general elections. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Vincent Olatunji, made the appeal in a goodwill message delivered at the 2026 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council. He was represented at the event by the Head of Media Unit of the Commission, Itunu Dosekun. Olatunji noted that the theme of the programme, “2027 Election:…

Police Machine FC Clinch NLO Title, Secure Promotion Play-Off Ticket

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Police Machine FC have emerged champions of the ongoing Nationwide League One following a hard-fought victory over RBM FC, sealing qualification for the promotion play-offs. The victory mark a major milestone for the team, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who noted that the achievement reflected the growing excellence of the Nigeria Police Force beyond conventional policing, showcasing discipline, resilience, teamwork, and determination through sports. She added that Police Machine FC has continued to impress throughout the competition, proudly representing the FCT Command and reinforcing the…

Nigeria Customs Service Strengthens Inter-Agency Collaboration Against Terrorism Financing, Transnational Crimes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated operations to combat terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crimes across the country. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this on Thursday during a study tour by participants of the Operational Level Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Regional Security Course 2 (CFTRSC-OPL2) from the National Defence College at the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Adeniyi commended the growing capacity development initiatives within the Service and lauded the…

PR Strategist Omoniyi Ibietan to Keynote Ademola Akinbola’s 7th Book Launch

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Renowned Public Relations strategist and Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, will deliver the keynote address at the virtual public presentation of “Communicating to Win in Career and Business,” the seventh book authored by communication and brand management professional, Ademola Akinbola. The event is scheduled to hold on Sunday, May 24, 2026, via Zoom from 8:00 p.m. Nigerian and UK time. Interested participants are expected to join the Zoom session using Meeting ID 829 6047 0616 and Passcode 714273. Dr. Ibietan will speak on the…