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AfCFTA Opens $1bn Financing Window for Nigerian Firms, FG Pushes Export-Led Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to drive Nigeria’s export-led growth strategy under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), unveiling a US$1 billion AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility to support Nigerian businesses seeking to expand production, improve competitiveness, and boost exports across Africa. Speaking at the Second Quarter 2026 Meeting of the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee (CCC) in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, said the financing facility offers a major opportunity for Nigerian companies to modernize operations, scale production and strengthen their…

IGP Disu Rallies West African Police Chiefs for Stronger Action Against Cross-Border Crime

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for deeper collaboration among West African law enforcement agencies to combat the growing threat of transnational crimes across the region. Speaking on Monday at the 11th Meeting of Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) for West Africa held at Johnwood Hotel, Abuja, the IGP stressed that criminal networks operating across borders can only be effectively tackled through coordinated regional action and intelligence sharing. The meeting brought together heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus from sixteen West African countries, alongside…

IGP Disu Orders Proactive Policing as Police Arrest 199 Suspects, Rescue 88 Kidnap Victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and adaptive policing strategies to effectively tackle the nation’s evolving security challenges. The directive was issued during the monthly conference of strategic senior officers held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The conference brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and other top-ranking officers to review the country’s security situation and assess ongoing operational strategies. In a statement…

DEFENCE HEALTH MAINTENANCE LIMITED AT 20: STRENGTHENING MILITARY HEALTHCARE

Emporium Reporters

For two decades, Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) has stood at the forefront of healthcare delivery for Nigeria’s military community, providing access to quality medical services for serving personnel, veterans and their families. As the organisation marks its 20th anniversary on June 11, 2026, stakeholders across the defence, healthcare and public policy sectors are gathering in Abuja to celebrate a legacy of service, innovation and commitment to the welfare of the nation’s armed forces.   The anniversary celebration, themed “Strengthening Military Health Systems for Universal Health Coverage Through Evidence, Innovation,…

Nigeria Surpasses WHO Food Safety Target, Records Stronger Food Safety Systems – FG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has surpassed the World Health Organization (WHO) food safety target for low- and middle-income countries, with its 2025 State Party Annual Report (SPAR) score attaining Level 3. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this during the commemoration of the 2026 World Food Safety Day in Abuja, themed “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere.” According to the minister, the achievement places Nigeria among the leading countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with functional systems for detecting,…

FCT Police Train Personnel on Modern Forensic, Fraud Investigation Techniques

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified efforts to strengthen criminal investigations with the training of its personnel and other stakeholders on modern forensic and fraud investigation techniques. The one-day intensive training programme, held at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, on June 8, 2026, was organised by the FCT Police Command in collaboration with forensic expert, Erelu Dr. Pearl Chidinma Ogbulu, through Pearl Forensic Risk Advisory Services, with the approval of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The programme was designed to enhance participants’ capacity…

FCT Police Launch Violent Crime Response Unit to Tackle Kidnapping, Armed Robbery

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to strengthen security and combat violent crimes across Abuja and its environs. The unit was officially inaugurated on Monday at the former SARS Office located at Guzape Junction, Abuja, by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi. The launch ceremony attracted heads and representatives of sister security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, senior police officers, and other stakeholders. Among the dignitaries present were the Ona of Abaji…

NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike Bags Humanitarian Excellence Award at Women of Glory Foundation’s 10th Anniversary

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Service in recognition of her outstanding contributions to society and commitment to humanitarian causes. The award was presented during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Women of Glory Foundation held in Abuja on Saturday, June 6, 2026. At the event, the Foundation described Grace Ike as the “Most Active Journalistic Mobilizer,” acknowledging her leadership role in promoting journalism, national development, and social impact initiatives. The Women of…

Democracy Day: Nigeria’s Democratic Institutions Growing Stronger Despite Challenges — Deputy Speaker Kalu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that Nigeria’s democratic institutions have continued to grow stronger despite the economic, security and political challenges that have confronted the country over the last 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. Kalu made the assertion on Saturday in Abuja during the 27th Democracy Day Inter-Denominational Church Service, where he reflected on Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999 and urged citizens to remain hopeful and committed to nation-building. According to the Deputy Speaker, the endurance of democracy in Nigeria is a…

FANSAN YAMMA Troops Foil Attacks, Neutralise Terrorist, Arrest Eight

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded fresh operational successes in Zamfara State, foiling terrorist attacks, neutralising a terrorist, arresting eight suspected bandits, and disrupting criminal networks across several communities.   The successes were disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, who said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks across the North-West region.   According to Danja, troops of Sector 2 conducting a fighting patrol…