Author: Emporium Reporters

NCC, REA forge strategic alliance to Power Telecom Infrastructure with Renewable Energy

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In a landmark step toward enhancing digital and energy inclusion across Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have inaugurated a joint committee to drive the deployment of renewable energy solutions for powering telecom infrastructure nationwide.   The inauguration ceremony, held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja, was presided over by the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, alongside the Managing Director of REA, Engr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu. Senior officials and committee members from both…

NCC Commissions restored Digital Industrial Park in Kano, reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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Nearly a year after it was vandalised and looted, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially commissioned the fully restored and re-equipped Digital Industrial Park (DIP) in Kano State.   The commissioning ceremony was led by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, alongside the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, and the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Aminu Gwarzo, who represented the Executive Governor. Originally scheduled for launch on August 1, 2024, the park was set back by an unfortunate episode…

ADC Executives resign, cede Party Leadership to Mark, Aregbesola

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In a major political shakeup ahead of the 2027 general elections, top executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have resigned, formally transferring party leadership to a newly formed opposition coalition led by former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The announcement was made Wednesday, July 2, during the coalition’s unveiling at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. Ralph Nwosu, the founding National Chairman of the ADC, declared that he and other party leaders were stepping down to give way for a new leadership that…

Neglecting Science and Technology will hinder Nigeria’s growth — Senator Iya Abbas Warns

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By James Isaac, Abuja     Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, and Senator representing Adamawa Central, Aminu Iya Abbas, has warned that Nigeria’s development aspirations will remain out of reach unless deliberate investments are made in science, technology, and innovation. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor funding of research and development, noting that meaningful economic transformation cannot occur without prioritizing scientific advancement. “There will be no appreciable growth in the economy if we fail to channel efforts into funding research…

Stranded in Libya: Nigerian Women recount Ordeal of Abuse, beg FG for immediate rescue

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Four young Nigerian women trafficked to Libya have made a desperate appeal to the Federal Government for immediate rescue following months of dehumanisation, forced labour, and sexual exploitation in the North African country. The victims — Adewumi Omowumi Boluwatife (20), Damilola Ojumirayo (31), Akinsanya Adenike (30), and Sobayo Oluwanifemi (27) all from the South-West region of Nigeria, spoke to SaharaReporters, narrating how they were lured abroad by human traffickers under the guise of securing job opportunities. “I was promised a better life but ended up in a nightmare,” said Boluwatife, who arrived in…

Niger Council Chairman removed over Misconduct, Financial Irregularities

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The Chairman of Gurara Local Government Council in Niger State, Abdul-Alim Abubakar, has been removed from office following a resolution passed by the Legislative Council citing gross misconduct and financial irregularities.   The resolution, which took effect immediately on June 30, 2025, was communicated in an official letter signed by eleven council members and the Clerk of the House.   SaharaReporters reports that the legislative action was anchored on Section 31(2)(A) of the Niger State Local Government Law (2001), which empowers the council to remove an executive chairman for misconduct.…

Jonathan, Sylva, Dickson, Ogbuku secret deals over 2027 Presidency uncovered By Our Reporter

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By Our Reporter     Amid intensified political maneuvers ahead of the 2027 general elections, revelations have emerged linking key Niger Delta political heavyweights former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Governors Timipre Sylva and Seriake Dickson, and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Sam Ogbuku in covert alignments aimed at reshaping the country’s presidential landscape.   Reliable sources disclosed that Dr. Ogbuku has allegedly perfected plans to facilitate the return of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to the presidency in 2027. The move, sources claimed, is being driven…

Africa unites against Colonial Legacy as Nigerian Senate hosts Continental Forum on Reparation and Repatriation

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In a landmark effort to address the long-standing legacies of colonialism and chart a new course for justice, the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation hosted a high-level consultative forum with African diplomats at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The one-day forum convened envoys from across the continent to deliberate on reparative justice, the restitution of looted cultural assets, and the adoption of unified strategies to redress centuries of historical exploitation. Chairman of the Senate Committee, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, in his welcome address, emphasized the importance of African…

Dangote Refinery cuts Petrol Price to ₦840/Litre, offers relief to Consumers

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing the cost down to ₦840 per litre from the previous ₦880. The new price took effect immediately on June 30, 2025, marking a 4.5% decrease and signaled a potential easing of fuel-related inflation pressures.   According to a statement by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, the decision reflected recent shifts in the global crude oil market, where prices dropped from over $70 to $67.50 per barrel.…

How Governor Okpebholo’s Political Orchestra Is Re-writing the South South Script and Reshaping 2027 Optics By Fred Itua

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By any political standard, what played out at the inaugural Regional Meeting of the All Progressive Governors Forum in Benin City at the weekend, was not just a gathering of party chieftains; it was a powerful orchestration of political symbolism, deft leadership, and rising influence.   When Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State, hosted the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), he didn’t just roll out the red carpet, he rolled out a new narrative for Edo and positioned himself firmly on the national radar ahead of 2027.   In…