Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

Customs CG Seeks Wider Consultation as Beer Industry Raises Concerns Over Proposed Tax Stamp Policy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called for inclusive stakeholder engagement and stricter data validation in the implementation of fiscal and regulatory reforms affecting key sectors of the economy. Adeniyi made the call on Monday during a meeting between the NCS leadership and the Beer Sectoral Group at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The engagement brought together senior executives from leading brewing companies across Nigeria to deliberate on tax administration, trade transparency and the proposed tax stamp policy currently being considered by the Federal…

Tinubu Championing Africa’s Economic Growth Through Nigeria’s Reforms — TDF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advocating global financial reforms aimed at accelerating economic growth and development across Africa. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria have placed President Tinubu in a strong position to champion Africa’s economic transformation on the global stage. According to TDF, the President’s efforts in repositioning Nigeria’s economy from what it described as a “public-regulated environment” to a private sector-driven market economy are…

Tinubu’s $500m Research Fund Signals Shift to Knowledge Economy — TSF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has described the Federal Government’s approval of a $500 million annual investment in the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF) as a major step toward transforming Nigeria into a knowledge-driven economy. In a statement issued by TSF Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary Danjuma Sada, the group said the initiative represents one of the most strategic investments in research, innovation, science, and technology in Nigeria’s recent history. According to the Forum, the establishment of the NRIDF demonstrates a deliberate effort by the administration of President…

TMSG Knocks Atiku Over Criticism of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his continued criticism of the economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that the former presidential candidate was in no position to belittle policies receiving global recognition. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the Tinubu administration’s reforms had been widely acknowledged by international financial institutions and economic experts as necessary measures to stabilise the Nigerian economy and restore investor confidence. The group accused…

Nigeria Customs Holds 7th Medical Retreat in Katsina, Launches Free Healthcare Outreach

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Medical Unit has commenced its 7th Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Katsina State, with a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the welfare of officers across the Service. The five-day retreat, which began on Monday, is themed “Operational Wellbeing: Protecting Health to Protect Borders,” and brought together healthcare professionals, Customs officers, stakeholders, and experts from across the country for professional engagement, policy review, strategic planning, and knowledge sharing. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented by the Deputy…

TDF Faults ADC Over Allegations Against Tinubu, Says Opposition Coalition Has Collapsed

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of resorting to “spurious claims” against President Bola Tinubu following what it described as the collapse of the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by TDF Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group dismissed allegations by ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, that President Tinubu was behind the creation of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to weaken the opposition. According to the group, the accusation was “disgraceful and embarrassing,”…

NEPZA Boss Re-Elected to Global Free Zones Board in Panama

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, has been re-elected to the Board of the World Free Zones Organization during the organisation’s 11th Annual Congress held in Panama. Dr. Ogunyemi secured an overwhelming 85 per cent of the total votes cast, with strong backing from African delegates as well as participants from Europe and Latin America. His latest victory follows a similar electoral success recorded in Dubai in 2024, when he was first elected to the global body’s board. Chairman of the WFZO, Dr.…

Nigeria, U.S. Forces Eliminate Senior ISIS Commander in Joint Counterterrorism Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have announced the successful elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as a senior ISIS commander and one of the world’s most active terrorists, during a joint counterterrorism operation conducted in collaboration with United States forces. In a statement issued on Friday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the operation was “meticulously planned and highly coordinated,” adding that it marked a major breakthrough in efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin and the wider Sahel region. According to…

Nigeria, U.S. Forces Kill ISIS Deputy Leader Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in Lake Chad Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of ISIS, during a joint military operation conducted by Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command in the Lake Chad region. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the operation was executed after what he described as “meticulous planning and successful execution” by the armed forces of both countries. Ebienfa disclosed that the slain terrorist commander was allegedly responsible for several recent attacks…

BRICS Meeting: Nigeria Calls for Fairer Global Order, Stronger African Representation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has called for urgent reforms of global governance institutions and stronger representation for Africa in international decision-making, declared that the continent can no longer remain excluded from permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, during the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi, India. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement at the high-level meeting chaired by S. Jaishankar, Ahmed said the world was facing increasingly complex and interconnected challenges that require…