Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

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

NDPC CEO Olatunji Honoured as Male Ally for Women in Technology at Womennovate Summit 2026

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) reinforced its commitment to inclusive digital transformation and data privacy as it participated in the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards 2026 held in Lagos. The summit, organised by Womennovate under the theme, “Engineering Africa’s Future: Innovation, Infrastructure, and Inclusive Technology,” brought together stakeholders from government, academia, the private sector, development organisations and the wider technology ecosystem to explore strategies for advancing innovation, strengthening infrastructure and promoting inclusive technology across Africa. The NDPC was represented by members of its staff, including Ms…

NDPC, WITIN Advocate Inclusive Data Governance at WSIS Forum 2026 in Geneva

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive digital governance and strengthening data protection frameworks as part of efforts to promote responsible innovation and sustainable development. Representing the National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the Commission’s Head of Research and Development, Dr. Tolulope Pius-Fadipe, participated in a high-level interactive session jointly hosted by the NDPC and Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. Also representing the Commission at…

NDPC, ISACA Deepen Privacy Awareness at Rivers State University, Expand Student Data Protection Initiative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with the Port Harcourt Chapter of ISACA, has held the sixth edition of the Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign (DPAC) at Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, as part of efforts to promote a culture of data privacy among young Nigerians. The campaign underscored the Commission’s commitment to building a privacy-conscious generation through strategic partnerships, youth engagement and sustained awareness initiatives across tertiary institutions nationwide. Declaring the event open, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, who…

1,134 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa as Fifth Batch Lands in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has successfully evacuated another 282 stranded Nigerians from South Africa, bringing the total number of returnees to 1,134 under the ongoing voluntary repatriation programme approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The latest batch arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 7:35 p.m. on Thursday aboard an Air Peace flight and was received by officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), alongside representatives of relevant government agencies. With the latest evacuation, Air Peace has operated four humanitarian flights, transporting 258, 266, 262 and 282…

Police Bust ₦7.7bn MTN Fraud Syndicate, Smash International Cybercrime Networks, Arrest 24 Suspects

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The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has announced major breakthroughs in its nationwide crackdown on cybercrime, dismantling multiple criminal syndicates involved in international online fraud, cryptocurrency scams, identity theft, fake security alerts, and a massive ₦7.7 billion fraud targeting MTN Nigeria’s billing system. Addressing journalists during a press briefing, the NPF-NCCC disclosed that a total of 24 suspects were arrested in six separate operations carried out across Delta, Lagos, Edo, Kano, Katsina and the Federal Capital Territory, while several principal suspects remain at large. The police said the…

Nigeria Military Intercepts Suspected Chadian Drug Courier, Seizes Drugs, Alcohol Bound for Lake Chad Terrorists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Nigeria military under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a suspected Chadian drug courier and recovered a large consignment of illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances allegedly being transported to terrorists operating in the Lake Chad Islands. The successful operation was carried out by troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, during an intelligence-led search operation along the Maiduguri–Monguno axis on Thursday. The troops intercepted a suspicious vehicle heading towards Kwatan Doron Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.…

ARCN Moves to Establish Sectoral Scheme of Service to Boost Career Growth, Professionalism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has commenced the process of developing a Sectoral Scheme of Service for institutions under its supervision to strengthen professionalism, improve career progression and enhance service delivery across Nigeria’s agricultural research system. The move was announced during a preliminary meeting between the ARCN and a delegation from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), aimed at initiating discussions on the proposed framework for the Council, National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) and Federal Colleges of Agriculture (FCAs). Speaking at…

Senate Backs Stronger Oversight as FRSC Seeks More Funding, Technology, Legislative Support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has pledged to strengthen legislative oversight of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as the Corps appealed for increased funding, modern operational equipment, additional personnel, technology-driven enforcement and legislative backing to enhance road safety and reduce fatalities across Nigeria. The commitment was made during an interactive session between the committee, chaired by Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central), and the leadership of the FRSC led by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed. Speaking at the meeting, Senator Dafinone said the engagement formed part…

FG Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Committee to Boost Transparency in Education Ministry

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The Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance across the ministry and its agencies. The inauguration, held in Abuja on Thursday, is in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to institutional integrity and effective public service delivery under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, described ACTU as a vital preventive mechanism for entrenching due process, promoting ethical conduct and…

SEC DG Pushes Policy Consistency to Secure Nigeria’s Return to Frontier Market Status by 2027

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The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has called for sustained policy consistency and operational resilience across Nigeria’s financial system following the country’s placement on the S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) 2027 Watchlist for possible reclassification from a Standalone to a Frontier Market. In a strategy paper titled “Nigeria’s Path to Index Reclassification: A Unified Strategy on Policy Consistency and Operational Resilience,” Agama described the S&P DJI decision, alongside an ongoing Frontier Market review by FTSE Russell, as Nigeria’s biggest opportunity in a decade to…