Author: 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…

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.…

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…

The Federal Government has presented Letters of Credence to 11 Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate, charging them to promote investment, strengthen economic cooperation, protect the welfare of Nigerians abroad and advance the country’s citizen-centred foreign policy. The Letters of Credence were presented on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, as the envoys prepare to assume duties at their respective diplomatic missions. The envoys include Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode, High Commissioner-designate to South Africa; Ambassador Jane Adams Bassey, Ambassador-designate to Jamaica with concurrent accreditation to…

The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Miss Nnani Adaobi Marian, who was reportedly killed after sustaining injuries in a Russian aerial attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government described the incident as a tragic loss and extended its heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, colleagues, and the Nigerian community affected by the tragedy. According to the ministry, Miss Marian, a graduate of…

Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious intellectual property (IP) reform agenda at the 68th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, pledged to strengthen IP protection and commercialization to unlock the country’s creative and innovation-driven economy. Leading Nigeria’s delegation at the opening session on Tuesday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, said intellectual property must become “a living instrument of inclusion” that empowers creators, innovators and businesses while driving sustainable economic growth. The minister noted that…