{"id":1123,"date":"2026-06-24T23:02:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T23:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2026-06-24T23:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T23:57:10","slug":"cbn-decries-national-currency-abuse-inaugurates-naira-ambassadors-for-public-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1123","title":{"rendered":"CBN decries national currency abuse, inaugurates Naira Ambassadors for public awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>The Central Bank of Nigeria launches the Naira Ambassadors Club, a new-fangled initiative to complement regulatory and enforcement efforts through education and public awareness across the West African country &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched the Naira Ambassadors&#8217; Club, a new initiative aimed at promoting proper handling of the national currency, and reducing the growing incidence of Naira mutilation across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of CBN, speaking Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the inauguration ceremony, in Abuja, FCT, said the sensitisation programme would leverage the influence of young Nigerian consumers to drive behavioural change and enhance greater respect for the Naira.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"UUHYYdatew\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1131\">SEC justifies ban on promotion of Dangote Refinery\u2019s IPO, warns against Capital market manipulation<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cSEC justifies ban on promotion of Dangote Refinery\u2019s IPO, warns against Capital market manipulation\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1131&amp;embed=true#?secret=Flqx05BCd9#?secret=UUHYYdatew\" data-secret=\"UUHYYdatew\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the strategic importance of the national currency, Cardoso described the Naira as not only a medium of exchange but a symbol representing Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty, identity and economic stability.<\/p>\n<p>The Governor of CBN also noted that the banking regulator has continued to invest significant resources in producing clean, durable and secure banknotes.<\/p>\n<p>He, however, noted that such efforts are being undermined when banknotes are defaced, mutilated, stapled, sprayed at social events, or otherwise mishandled in the economy.<\/p>\n<p>Cardoso explained: \u201cWhen banknotes are defaced, mutilated or mishandled, they deteriorate more rapidly than expected.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This increases replacement costs, disrupts the efficiency of currency circulation and imposes avoidable financial burdens on the nation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rationale for constituting Naira Ambassadors&#8217; Club <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The CBN disclosed that 175 students drawn from seven schools had been selected as pioneer members of the Naira Ambassadors&#8217; Club.<\/p>\n<p>Cardoso charged members of the Club to become advocates of proper currency handling in their schools, homes and communities.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative, he revealed, was founded on the belief that lasting social change begins with education, and that young people remain powerful agents of positive transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The CBN Governor urged the students to educate their peers on why banknotes should not be written on, mutilated, stapled or sprayed during celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks at the event, Bala Bello, Deputy Governor of Corporate Services at CBN, also said the club was designed to complement regulatory and enforcement efforts through education and public awareness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bello discusses dangers of improper handling of Naira <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Highlighting some disadvantages of poor handling of the national currency, Bello noted that improper handling of the Naira has continued to shorten the lifespan of banknotes, increase replacement costs, and diminish respect for one of Nigeria&#8217;s foremost national symbols.<\/p>\n<p>Bello said the CBN intended to build a nationwide network of young ambassadors who would promote responsible currency handling and civic values across schools and communities.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative, he stated, would also encourage financial literacy, patriotism and responsible citizenship among students.<\/p>\n<p>The CBN said the Naira Ambassadors Club forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen public confidence in the national currency through stakeholder engagement, public enlightenment and sustained advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Adetona Sikiru Adedeji, Director of Currency Operations and Branch Management at CBN, disclosed the Naira Ambassadors&#8217; Club was designed to instil the values of responsibility, patriotism and respect for the national currency among young Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>Adedeji noted the initiative seeks to engage students as advocates of proper Naira handling, and encourage them to influence their peers, families and communities to treat the national currency with dignity.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the programme would be expanded beyond the Federal Capital Territory to all states of the Federation.<\/p>\n<p>The CBN Director of Currency Operations and Branch Management as well said the CBN Governor had directed that the initiative be implemented through the Bank\u2019s branches nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The Bankers&#8217; Bank will leverage the institution\u2019s presence across the country to deepen awareness on proper currency handling, stated he.<\/p>\n<p>The Director also said the sustainability of the programme would depend on continuous engagement, monitoring and collaboration with stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>The CBN plans to work closely with schools, non-governmental organisations and other institutions that share its vision, while integrating naira-handling advocacy into school activities, Adedeji noted.<\/p>\n<p>He lauded Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for promoting proper handling of the Naira in one of her productions.<\/p>\n<p>He described the experience as an example of the kind of voluntary support the apex bank hopes to receive from influential Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>CNII: Nigeria Police arrest 4 suspected telecoms infrastructure vandals in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Police affirms the security operatives arrested four suspected telecoms power infrastructure vandals along the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway in the state, and recovered stolen solar equipment valued at about <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u20a6<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>8 million<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Government&#8217;s efforts at safeguarding the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) may have received a boost as operatives of the Nigeria Police June 20, 2026, arrested four suspected telecoms power assets vandals in Oyo State.<\/p>\n<p>The Oyo State Police Command affirmed the security operatives arrested the suspected telecoms vandals, and recovered stolen solar equipment valued at about \u20a68 million.<\/p>\n<p>DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, Spokesperson of the Oyo Police Command, noted this in a statement issued and shared Tuesday, June 23, 2026, on X.<\/p>\n<p>The Police Spokesperson explained the operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit arrested the suspects June 20 during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Irepo area along the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The Police identified the alleged telecoms vandals as Jimoh Mufutau, 35, of Mowe-Ibafo, in Ogun State; Saheed Akanbi, 34, of Onipanu, in Lagos State; Lateef Ibrahim, 37, of Igando, in Lagos State; and Lukman Jimoh, 38, of Isheri\/Berger, in Lagos State.<\/p>\n<p>The Oyo Police Command statement further noted: \u201cOn June 20, 2026, operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit, while conducting a routine stop-and-search operation in Irepo area along the Oyo\u2013Ogbomoso Expressway, intercepted and arrested four suspects found in possession of suspected stolen telecommunications power equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe suspects are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Jimoh Mufutau (35 years), of Mowe-Ibafo Area, Ogun State;<\/li>\n<li>Saheed Akanbi (34 years), of Onipanu Area, Lagos State;<\/li>\n<li>Lateef Ibrahim (37 years), of Igando Area, Lagos State; and<\/li>\n<li>Lukman Jimoh (38 years), of Isheri\/Berger Area, Lagos State.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Police said the suspects were intercepted while conveying four hybrid solar batteries for powering telecoms equipment suspected to have been stolen in an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna with registration number EPE 992 KH.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicated that the batteries, valued at approximately \u20a68 million, were allegedly stolen from a telecommunications facility in Offa, Kwara State.<\/p>\n<p>It further stated: \u201cPreliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were conveying four hybrid solar batteries valued at approximately eight million Naira (\u20a68,000,000) in an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna vehicle with registration number EPE 992 KH.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Police affirmed that the suspects confessed during interrogation to stealing the equipment before attempting to transport it to an undisclosed destination.<\/p>\n<p>The statement also noted: \u201cDuring interrogation, the suspects confessed to stealing the items from a telecommunications facility in Offa, Kwara State, before attempting to transport them to an undisclosed destination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe recovered items and the vehicle used in conveying them have been taken into Police custody as exhibits.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Further investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspects\u2019 criminal activities and identify other members of the syndicate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Abimbola Olugbenga, Oyo State Commissioner of Police, has applauded the security operatives for their vigilance and professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>Abimbola restated the Command\u2019s commitment to protecting Nigeria&#8217;s Critical National Information Infrastructure while ensuring that criminal elements have no safe haven in the South-West state.<\/p>\n<p>He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police.<\/p>\n<p>Abimbola described community partnership as vital in the fight against crime in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SEC justifies ban on promotion of Dangote Refinery\u2019s IPO, warns against Capital market manipulation<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>The Securities and Exchange Commission, in Nigeria, decries the involvement of some Registered Capital Market Operators in an &#8216;unwholesome and manipulative exercise&#8217; of actively soliciting advance subscriptions for purported the Initial Public Offering by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals without due application to the Commission<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in Nigeria, has banned the marketing and promotion of a purported Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, warning that no application for such an offer has been filed with or approved by the regulator.<\/p>\n<p>In a public notice made available to Vanguard on Tuesday, the Commission said it had become aware of advertisements, flyers, digital banners and targeted electronic mails circulating on social media platforms and investment channels concerning a supposed securities offering by the refinery.<\/p>\n<p>The SEC expressed concern over the involvement of some Registered Capital Market Operators (CMOs) in what it described as an \u201cunwholesome and manipulative exercise\u201d of actively soliciting advance subscriptions for an offering that has not been presented to the Commission.<\/p>\n<p>According to the regulator, \u201cNo application for the registration of an IPO or public offer of shares of the Refinery has been filed with or approved by the Commission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Capital market regulatory Commission also observed that the ongoing pre-marketing activities were \u201ccapable of misleading investors, distorting market expectations, creating information asymmetry and generally undermining the integrity of the capital market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Commission asserted the marketing campaign and invitations to \u201ccreate accounts\u201d, \u201cpre-fund,\u201d or \u201csecure guaranteed allocations\u201d amounted to market manipulation and constituted \u201cserious violation of the Investments and Securities Act.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, the Commission disclosed it has directed all Registered Capital Market Operators, particularly stockbrokers and digital platform promoters, to immediately stop all promotional activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regulator directs market operators to halt promotional activities, refund unwary investors <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sequel to the affirmation of the &#8220;unwholesome and manipulative exercise&#8221;, SEC directed the Capital market operators to \u201ccease with immediate effect from publishing, reposting, or distributing any promotional material, flyer, or commentary relating to the acquisition or allocation of shares in the Refinery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The regulatory Commission further directed the operators to \u201cremove or take down all such unauthorised marketing materials from Web sites, social media handles (including X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook etc.), and messaging groups within twenty-four (24) hours of this notice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It also instructed Capital market operators to desist from accepting deposits, commitments, account openings or expressions of interest from investors for the purported public offering and to \u201creverse and refund all funds already collected in connection with this purported offering to clients within twenty-four (24) hours of this notice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Commission as well warned that defaulters would face sanctions as non-compliance would attract penalties under the Investments and Securities Act, 2025 and the SEC Rules and Regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, SEC advised investors to exercise caution, urging members of the public to \u201crely only on formal, official pronouncements issued directly by the Commission through its official channels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Commission equally cautioned that \u201call such high-pressure marketing tactics, or transfer of funds to any operator for \u2018pre-IPO\u2019 placement should be ignored as they did not receive the Commission\u2019s approval.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It, however, assured Nigerians that eventually, when the Commission receives and clears an application for a public offering by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, an approved prospectus would be made available to investors in line with the provisions of the Investments and Securities Act, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu endorses MasterCard proposal to train 5m businesses on digital skills, hails tech-savvy Nigerian youths<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assures foreign investors that Nigeria&#8217;s ready-to-learn and tech-savvy youthful workforce can easily integrate into the global market, welcoming MasterCard&#8217;s proposal to train five million businesses and equip them with digital skills in the economy <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria\u2019s teeming youth population remains the country&#8217;s greatest asset.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports President Tinubu Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Abuja, FCT, assured foreign investors that the ready-to-learn and tech-savvy youthful workforce could easily integrate into the global market.<\/p>\n<p>The President stated this when he received a delegation from MasterCard, led by Michael Miebach, Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the State House.<\/p>\n<p>He also welcomed the company&#8217;s proposal to train five million businesses and equip them with digital skills.<\/p>\n<p>He averred the Nigerian economy has been repositioned and stabilised to fully participate in the global economy, with a focus on empowering youths and small businesses with digital skills and tools.<\/p>\n<p>The President noted that the ongoing formalisation of Nigeria&#8217;s largely informal small-business sector will create more opportunities for digital transitions, investments, employment, and growth.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tuesday stated President Tinubu said: \u201cI am glad that you are very familiar with the terrain. I can classify you as a Nigerian.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;MasterCard has a very big reputation in financial management, and opportunities are spreading in Nigeria.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu stated the business orientation is gradually changing, with more small businesses registering and embracing technology.<\/p>\n<p>He equally assured that more Nigerian youths would be empowered with digital skills to tackle present and future challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu also said: \u201cThe most important asset is our youth.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I missed one thing in your remark: whether you met with the Bank of Industry (BOI). BOI has a database of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian leader stated: \u201cPayment plans and platforms are very necessary for the inclusion of small and medium-scale businesses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat you have been doing with our young population is commendable, and we will continue to support that in every form.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As the host country, the agreements we have with you are valid, and I want you to see us as partners.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister highlights MasterCard&#8217;s contrition to economic reforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the forum in Abuja, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Honourable Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the economic reforms had provided opportunities for integration, particularly in credit and payment systems.<\/p>\n<p>Oyedele stated: \u201cYou do more than payments, and that includes the work which you are doing in Nigeria through the MasterCard foundation to support and strengthen small businesses and the informal sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis aligns well with the reforms of Mr. President in different areas, cutting across the public and private sectors, including the ongoing efforts to digitise government services.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Minister also noted: &#8220;We aim to enhance and empower at least 3 million youths in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are creating opportunities for work within the digital economy, the formalisation of the very large informal sector that we have in Nigeria.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Oyedele affirmed that one of the major reforms by Mr. President in fiscal and tax matters has led to over 10,000 informal businesses, applying for registration every day over the past few months.<\/p>\n<p>He stated: \u201cThis speaks to the opportunities that abound in Nigeria for organisations like MasterCard.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the President\u2019s policy also cuts across the credit economy, including mortgages, personal loans, consumer credit, auto loans, small-business credit, and student loans.<\/p>\n<p>Onanuga noted Mr. Oyedele particularly, noted significant opportunities in the credit economy for MasterCard to improve payment systems in Nigeria and across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>These include using the Naira for swaps without third currencies, Oyedele said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that five of the nine FinTech unicorns are in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MasterCard GCEO: Our commitment to empowering Nigerian SMEs with digital skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Responding, Miebach, Global CEO of MasterCard, assured President Tinubu of his company\u2019s support in implementing the economic reforms.<\/p>\n<p>He stated: \u201cWe have a business here since 2011, and we have seen the country grow, and we have seen the country lead.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have seen your obviously clear alignment of fiscal and monetary policy that you have driven.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The company GCEO said: &#8220;In our world systems, there is a lot of momentum in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A little anecdote: I was the one who set up the MasterCard business in Nigeria in 2011.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Miebach noted with nostalgia: &#8220;I was in Lagos, and hired the employee number one. So, it\u2019s a little bit like coming home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been a long-standing history, and today we facilitate a big aspect of the economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He further noted: &#8220;In Nigeria, we are preventing $200 million in fraud and bringing in $2 billion in foreign exchange.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are helping the SME sector thrive and, of course, partner with your banks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Miebach also stated: \u201cWe recognise the moment that we are in.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We spent time with the CBN Governor and had an opportunity to meet the leading bankers yesterday in Lagos, to see where everything is going and the opportunity here to unlock the power of the 40 million SMEs in Nigeria, to really connect the Diaspora to the homeland and ensure Nigeria is the most thriving and biggest economy on the continent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to drive the intra-African digital economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to him, MasterCard has already created the framework and platform to empower 40 million small businesses in Nigeria with digital skills.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cMany small businesses would like to have a digital part of their business, and they don\u2019t know how to do that.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Capacity building of small businesses vis-a-vis just opening a shop and keeping them safe in a cyber-world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The MasterCard GCEO disclosed the company has &#8220;a three-year programme for small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A technical workshop has been planned for this, so it is not just talk but action and impact.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Miebach, therefore, assured President Tinubu of investments in inclusivity, participation, trust, and resilience in a digital world, as well as a Cyber Centre of Excellence that captures and shares threat intelligence, incident response, AI risks, and other emerging risks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition Security: Katsina Governor launches livestock vaccination exercise across 361 wards<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State flags off the 2026 Annual Mass Livestock Vaccination Exercise, describing the initiative as a strategic step to protect animal health, improve livestock productivity and strengthen public health, noting that livestock production remains a vital pillar of the state economy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>In a move to improve livestock productivity and strengthen public health across the North-West state, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has flagged off the 2026 Annual Mass Livestock Vaccination Exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The Katsina State Government said the exercise was aimed at preventing and controlling major infectious diseases affecting cattle, sheep and goats across the state.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports the event held Monday, June 22, 2026, at Shifdawa Fulani Village, in Batagarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.<\/p>\n<p>It is noted the ceremony marked the commencement of a statewide vaccination campaign against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, Foot and Mouth Disease, and Peste-des-Petits Ruminants.<\/p>\n<p>Underscoring the strategic importance of the exercise, Governor Radda described the initiative as a significant step to protect animal health, improve livestock productivity and strengthen public health.<\/p>\n<p>The governor reportedly emphasised that livestock production remains a vital pillar of the economy of Katsina State of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>He equally affirmed that vaccination remains one of the most effective measures for preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring healthier, more productive livestock populations.<\/p>\n<p>The governor also highlighted Katsina\u2019s rich history in livestock production and trade, recalling the state\u2019s long-standing reputation in animal husbandry and its connection to the famous Moroccan leather once traded across North Africa and Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Radda warned that diseases such as CBPP, FMD, and PPR continue to pose serious threats to livestock development by causing high mortality, reducing productivity, and inflicting economic losses on farmers and herders.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the exercise will cover all 361 wards in the state\u2019s 34 local government areas and will last for 18 days, including 12 days of house-to-house vaccination for small ruminants and six days of statewide vaccination against CBPP and FMD.<\/p>\n<p>Katsina\u2019s position as a border state with the Niger Republic, coupled with the constant movement of livestock through transhumance and cross-border trade, makes the vaccination exercise both timely and critical for disease control and public safety, stated Radda.<\/p>\n<p>He as well reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to strengthening veterinary services, livestock development and agricultural systems in line with global best practices.<\/p>\n<p>The governor used the occasion to commended development partners, including IOM, UNDP and Co-group, for their support.<\/p>\n<p>He urged livestock farmers, herders, traditional rulers, security agencies and other stakeholders to cooperate fully with vaccination teams to ensure the success of the exercise across the designated wards in Katsina State.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Ahmed Mohammed, Katsina State Honourable Commissioner for Livestock Development, in his address at the event, said animal husbandry remains a way of life for several households in Katsina State.<\/p>\n<p>Mohammed stressed the importance of sustained vaccination efforts at protecting livestock, improving rural livelihoods, and enhancing food security.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure: Tinubu flags off construction of 2 strategic Abuja Road projects<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the flag off of two major road projects in the FCT, reaffirms his administration&#8217;s unwavering commitment to modern infrastructure development, and improved quality of life for Nigerians<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, reaffirmed his administration&#8217;s unwavering commitment to modern infrastructure development, and improved quality of life for Nigerians as he flagged off two major road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, represented by Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who delivered the President&#8217;s addresses at both events, in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>The projects include the construction of two Service Carriageways of the Southern Parkway from Arterial Road S20 to Ring Road II, in Gaduwa District, and the construction of Collector Road CO1 in the Institution and Research District from the Nile University axis to Ring Road III.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of President Tinubu at the Southern Parkway flag-off ceremony, Prof. Yilwatda described the project as a critical component of the Tinubu administration&#8217;s ongoing infrastructure revolution, and a practical demonstration of the Renewed Hope Agenda.<\/p>\n<p>According to the President, the Southern Parkway remains one of the most important transportation corridors within Abuja&#8217;s southern development axis, connecting several districts across Phases I to IV of the Federal Capital City.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that while the main carriageway, now known as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, had already been completed and commissioned by the administration, the construction of the service carriageways would complete the original vision of the road network and significantly ease traffic congestion experienced daily by residents of Durumi, Gudu, Gaduwa, Duboyi and adjoining communities.<\/p>\n<p>Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress on Media and Information Strategy, stated President Tinubu said: &#8220;When completed, these service carriageways will reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, shorten travel time, lower transportation costs for businesses, and improve the quality of life for residents.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is the dividend of democracy. This is Renewed Hope in action.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian leader also emphasised the projects form part of a broader infrastructure renewal programme that has delivered key transportation projects across the FCT.<\/p>\n<p>The statement noted these include the N20 Corridor, the N16 Interchange linking Jahi and Gwarimpa, and critical road networks in Kuje, Gwagwalada and Mabushi.<\/p>\n<p>Tooki stated that at the second ceremony held in the Institution and Research District near Nile University, Prof. Yilwatda conveyed President Tinubu&#8217;s message that the construction of Collector Road CO1 represents a strategic investment in education, innovation, legal practice and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The President described the road as beyond just a transportation project.<\/p>\n<p>He explained the infrastructure would serve as a vital link connecting Universities, research institutions, legal establishments and innovation centres to the broader Abuja road network.<\/p>\n<p>President Tinubu said: &#8220;The Institution and Research District was conceived as the intellectual heart of Abuja. However, ideas cannot move if roads do not move.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This project will provide critical access, reduce travel time, improve connectivity and support the growth of a knowledge-driven economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the project builds upon the already completed corridor linking the Body of Benchers, Nile University and Baze University, which is scheduled for commissioning as part of activities marking the 3rd Anniversary of the Renewed Hope Administration.<\/p>\n<p>President Tinubu reiterated that his administration would remain focused on completing inherited projects while initiating new strategic developments capable of delivering lasting economic and social benefits to Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>The President, at the two ceremonies, commended Barrister Nyesom Wike, CON, Honourable Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, for what he described as outstanding leadership and exceptional project delivery.<\/p>\n<p>The President noted that the Minister&#8217;s performance had transformed the FCT into a major construction hub and positioned Abuja as a model for infrastructure development nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu also stated: &#8220;Minister Wike has demonstrated that effective leadership is measured by results. &#8220;Through determination, discipline and vision, he has revived abandoned projects, accelerated development across districts and satellite towns, and translated the Renewed Hope Agenda into visible progress for residents of the FCT.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The President as well extolled Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Honourable Minister of State for the FCT, alongside officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), for ensuring effective project supervision and adherence to quality standards.<\/p>\n<p>President Tinubu, therefore, urged residents and road users to cooperate with contractors and traffic management officials during the construction period, acknowledging that temporary inconveniences would ultimately give way to lasting benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian President equally charged the contractors handling both projects to prioritise quality, maintain project timelines, create employment opportunities for Nigerian youths and artisans, and facilitate skills transfer as part of efforts to convert infrastructure investments into broader economic prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>Reaffirming confidence in the nation&#8217;s future, the President stated that despite the challenges associated with ongoing reforms, the administration remains committed to laying the foundations for a stronger, more prosperous and globally competitive Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu averred: &#8220;Three years into this administration, the results are becoming increasingly visible.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From transportation infrastructure to housing, education and economic reforms, we are building the foundations of a nation that works for all Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The best days of Abuja and indeed Nigeria remain ahead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Government disclosed the two projects are expected to significantly improve mobility, enhance urban connectivity, stimulate economic activity, and support the long-term development objectives of the Federal Capital Territory.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery: Claims on PMS export, re-importation false and misleading<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos, dismiss the circulation of claims suggesting that the company&#8217;s petroleum products are exported to Lom\u00e9, and subsequently, re-imported into Nigeria as unfounded and misleading<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos, have said they noted with concern the circulation of unfounded and misleading claims suggesting that the company&#8217;s petroleum products are exported to Lom\u00e9, and subsequently, re-imported into Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery, in a statement, said as a matter of policy, the company does not ordinarily engage with baseless and unsubstantiated allegations.<\/p>\n<p>The oil-refining facility, however, noted that in the interest of transparency and to set the record straight.<\/p>\n<p>The statement also noted the Management considered it necessary to address this deliberate misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>Management states unequivocally that the allegation is not supported by verifiable trade data, commercial logic, or the operational realities of Dangote Refinery.<\/p>\n<p>The oil-refining facility restated that its core mandate is to strengthen domestic supply and remain a leading provider of petroleum products in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The statement noted that any practice that enables imports to compete directly with its own production clearly contradicts this objective. &#8220;Accordingly, Management confirms that all sales contracts and tender agreements expressly prohibit the resale or re-importation of Dangote Refinery products into Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Furthermore, Management emphasises that the economics of the purported trade route are fundamentally flawed,&#8221; the statement noted.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dangote Refinery, estimated logistics costs for transporting products from the refinery to Lom\u00e9 and back into Nigeria range between US$82\u201390 per metric ton.<\/p>\n<p>It explained that such additional costs would significantly erode margins and render the transaction commercially unviable.<\/p>\n<p>The statement declared: \u201cDangote Refinery does not provide export discounts sufficient to offset these costs or create arbitrage opportunities between export and domestic markets.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Simply put, no rational producer would incur additional shipping, storage, financing, and handling costs only for products to re-enter and compete in its primary market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Management also highlights that the refinery maintains stringent product traceability protocols, including detailed records of lifting points, nominated vessels, counterparties, and declared destinations. These measures ensure full visibility and accountability across the supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>The statement insisted that any &#8220;claim suggesting that the refinery facilitates or tolerates re-importation is inconsistent with its contractual safeguards and established compliance standards.<\/p>\n<p>The refinery has consistently advocated for reducing Nigeria\u2019s dependence on imported petroleum products.<\/p>\n<p>Management underscores that encouraging or enabling re-importation would undermine local refining efforts, strain foreign exchange reserves, and weaken national industrial growth, positions that are contrary to its core objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Management reiterates that there is no strategic, economic, or operational basis for the claim that Dangote Refinery exports products for re-importation into Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The allegation is entirely unfounded and does not withstand scrutiny when measured against market logic, contractual frameworks, and industry practices.<\/p>\n<p>The statement concluded that \u201cDangote Refinery remains focused on its mission to enhance energy security, support local refining, and contribute meaningfully to Africa\u2019s industrial development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>President Tinubu charges Strategy Group to end exploitation of Africa&#8217;s critical minerals<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, urges member countries of the African Minerals Strategy Group to present a common front to promote collective interests, ensure value addition, and prevent the continent from becoming merely a source of raw materials for the rest of the global community <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has urged member countries of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) to speak with one voice to promote the collective interests, ensure value addition, and prevent the continent from becoming merely a source of raw materials for the rest of the world.<\/p>\n<p>The President gave the charge Tuesday, June 23, 2026, while receiving a delegation of AMSG in the State House, in Abuja, FCT.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports the AMSG is a forum of Ministers in charge of Mining and Solid Minerals on the African continent. Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria&#8217;s Honourable Minister for Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) chairs the Group while President Tinubu is Grand Patron of the group.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu also told the visiting delegation that the group has a critical role to play in strengthening Africa&#8217;s bargaining power in the global mineral market while ensuring that the continent derives maximum value from its natural resources.<\/p>\n<p>He also explained what Africans should do is to avoid bureaucracy and deceit.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tuesday stated President Tinubu said: &#8220;We must put an end to exploitation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The rest of the world won&#8217;t mind if your country is a cesspit of dams and rubbish and excavates your raw materials without giving value.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu stated: &#8220;It is our responsibility to collaborate and cooperate to ensure that these metals and minerals bring value to us, bring technology to us, and we can do it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is how much each country will put into the research, development and refinery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On maximising new model of local minerals value addition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian leader explained: &#8220;I don&#8217;t see reasons we cannot demand centralisation of that conversation somewhere on the continent.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So why not utilise that in our research and development and knowledge-based economy to enhance the quality of life and bring prosperity to our people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He equally emphasised that Africa possesses enormous mineral wealth that should be strategically harnessed to drive industrialisation, create jobs and accelerate economic transformation across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>According to Tinubu, the era of exporting raw minerals without local processing and beneficiation must give way to a new model that encourages investment in local industries, technology transfer and the development of value chains that retain wealth within Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the forum also, Dr. Alake, Chairman of AMSG and Nigeria&#8217;s Minister for Solid Minerals Development, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his exemplary leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Alake emphasised that Tinubu has shown support for the country&#8217;s mineral sector, especially in the local value-addition and economic diversification drive, where artisanal miners are empowered.<\/p>\n<p>He said other African countries were already emulating the. approach.<\/p>\n<p>Alake told the President: \u201cYou encouraged us to look at the focal point of the establishment of this group, which is to ensure that the African natural resources, especially with regards to minerals, critical matters, are localised, the beneficiation coming directly to Africans generally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou charged us that we should set our sails very high and ensure that local value addition is a pivot around which all the objectives of this organisation should revolve.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, sir, we have gone implemented your charge, and we are sure that today local value addition is reverberating all over Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some member countries, he stated, have gone ahead to ban the export of raw minerals.<\/p>\n<p>The AMSG Chairman also said that the President that AMSG members are in Abuja for the Fifth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026), where leaders are expected to push for a new continental approach to resource management and industrial development.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Government disclosed the Summit, with the theme, \u201cOne Africa. One Resource Vision&#8221;, aimed to position Africa as a major player in the global critical minerals value chain by promoting beneficiation, industrialisation and strategic cooperation among member states.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister reaffirmed the AMSG&#8217;s commitment to upholding Africa&#8217;s interests, particularly in increasing the value and revenue accruing to the continent from its mineral sector, in line with President Tinubu&#8217;s enduring appeals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NASENI set to empower Kano women, youths through capacity-building programmes<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>Nigeria&#8217;s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure explains the training programmes reflect its broader mandate of leveraging science, technology, and innovation to improve lives, empower communities, and drive Nigeria\u2019s industrial development<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has disclosed it will commence a series of empowerment and capacity-building programmes this week, in Kano State.<\/p>\n<p>The agency said the empowerment programme was aimed at equipping women, youths, and students with practical skills for economic advancement and self-reliance.<\/p>\n<p>The programmes, to be led by the Executive Vice-Chairman\/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, form part of the agency\u2019s commitment to promoting innovation, renewable energy adoption, entrepreneurship, STEM education, and sustainable livelihoods across Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>NASENI said the first event, the Closing Ceremony of the NASENI She-Powers Energy Initiative, would hold Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Kano.<\/p>\n<p>It also explained the initiative trained 50 women from Kumbotso and Tarauni Local Government Areas (LGAs) on solar installation, maintenance, renewable energy systems, and enterprise development, preparing them to participate in the growing clean energy economy.<\/p>\n<p>The agency further said the selected women underwent intensive practical training, designed to enhance their technical capacity and create new opportunities for income generation through renewable energy services within their communities.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, June 27, 2026, NASENI will officially flag off its Skill Acquisition Training Programmes also in Kano, a statement noted.<\/p>\n<p>NASENI said the programme would provide training and empowerment opportunities in solar installation and maintenance, welding and metal fabrication, mobile phone hardware repairs, and dry food processing and packaging.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes the provision of laptops and STEM innovation kits to selected schools to support science and technology education.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Governor of Kano State is expected as Special Guest of Honour at the flag-off ceremony, while Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu will serve as Chief Host, the statement also noted.<\/p>\n<p>The interventions are aimed at strengthening local capacity, promoting innovation, creating employment opportunities, and supporting inclusive economic growth in Kano State.<\/p>\n<p>NASENI as well noted that the programmes reflect its broader mandate of leveraging science, technology, and innovation to improve lives, empower communities, and drive Nigeria\u2019s industrial development.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>NITDA advocates responsible AI adoption as Nigeria leads from policy to progress<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>*Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, highlights how Nigeria&#8217;s digital future relies heavily on responsible Artificial Intelligence adoption, digital sovereignty, and homegrown innovation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasised that Nigeria&#8217;s digital future relies heavily on responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, digital sovereignty, and homegrown innovation.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports NITDA recently reaffirmed its commitment to establishing Nigeria as a frontrunner in Africa\u2019s Artificial Intelligence economy.<\/p>\n<p>Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of the agency, who noted this while speaking at the AI Summit Nigeria 2026\u2014hosted by Microsoft in Abuja\u2014 described AI as a transformative force capable of revolutionising every economic sector.<\/p>\n<p>Represented at the event by Barr. Emmanuel Edet, NITDA&#8217;s Acting Director of Regulation and Compliance, Inuwa delivered insights were delivered, highlighted that trust serves as the bedrock for any sustainable AI rollout.<\/p>\n<p>The Director-General of NITDA said without a firm commitment to accountability and transparency, widespread innovation simply could not scale.<\/p>\n<p>He also stated: \u201cWithout public trust, AI adoption will be stalled.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout accountability, innovation will not scale sustainably, and without transparency, citizens will lose confidence in the systems designed to serve them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the theme, \u201cFrom Policy to Progress: Accelerating Responsible AI Adoption for Nigeria\u2019s Digital Decade&#8221;, Inuwa affirmed the summit was a collaborative effort between Microsoft, NITDA and MTN Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The Information Technology (IT) sector regulatory agency said the&nbsp; event attracted a diverse group of public and private sector stakeholders to map out actionable strategies for embedding AI in the fabric of the Nigerian economy.<\/p>\n<p>NITDA said a central theme of Inuwa&#8217;s address was the critical need for Nigeria to achieve true digital sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Executive of the agency, therefore, urged the West African country to pivot from being mere consumers of global technology to becoming active creators of it.<\/p>\n<p>Stated he: \u201cWe must become creators of intelligence rooted in our realities and responsive to our aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must build local talent, strengthen research ecosystems and create an enabling environment where Nigerian and African solutions can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Africa, Inuwa averred, needs to play a defining role in shaping the global future of AI, rather than just adapting to technologies built elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>In his address at the event, Nonye Ujam, Director of Government Affairs for West Africa at Microsoft, Nigeria\u2019s proactive steps in AI governance, particularly through the National AI Strategy (NAIS), and ongoing regulatory reforms.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ujam challenged attendees to move past the paperwork, and focus on executing AI solutions that yield measurable benefits for everyday citizens, businesses, and government operations.<\/p>\n<p>She also observed that truly effective AI adoption hinges on robust governance frameworks, solid infrastructure, and institutional capacity, all while anchoring new innovations to the core principles of fairness, security, transparency, and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>According to NITDA, the summit sparked vital conversations around regulatory clarity, digital sovereignty, and the delicate balance between fostering innovation, driving collaboration, and maintaining strategic control over Nigeria&#8217;s fast-evolving tech landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The event drew active participation from key institutions, including the Nigeria Customs Service, the National Identity Management Commission, and Galaxy Backbone, all signaling a unified front for Nigeria&#8217;s digital future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Senate passes bill to establish State Police in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*<strong><em>A key provision of the bill empowers State Governors, in Nigeria, to appoint Commissioners of Police for their respective states, subject to confirmation by the State Houses of Assembly, and to such qualifications and national minimum standards as may be prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian Senate, in the National Assembly (NASS), Abuja, FCT, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police services across the Federation.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports the passage of this much expected bill in a man Act, the legislation replaces the existing Nigeria Police Force framework with a dual structure comprising a Federal Police Service and State Police Services.<\/p>\n<p>The Senators considered the bill after Senate Leader Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele had presented its general principles.<\/p>\n<p>The bill subsequently, scaled second reading, was considered clause-by-clause and passed third reading.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, the passage followed a rigorous clause-by-clause consideration of the bill and came after over two-thirds of Senators voted in support of it.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that a key provision of the bill empowers state governors to appoint Commissioners of Police for their respective states.<\/p>\n<p>This is subject to confirmation by the state Houses of Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>Under Clause 17 of the proposed constitutional amendment, \u201cA State Police Service shall be headed by a Commissioner of Police of the State appointed by the Governor of the State on the recommendation of the National Police Council, subject to confirmation by the House of Assembly of the State and to such qualifications and national minimum standards as may be prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bill also defines the operational relationship between governors and state police commands. Section 17(6) provides that \u201ca governor may issue lawful written directives of a general policy nature to the Commissioner of Police on matters relating to the maintenance of public safety and public order within the state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Addressing fears of likely abuse of state policing structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to allay fears of possible abuse of the proposed policing structure, lawmakers incorporated safeguards aimed at protecting political freedoms and civil liberties.<\/p>\n<p>Section 17(7) specifically states that \u201ca state Commissioner of Police shall not arrest, detain, investigate or deploy force against any person, political party or group merely for criticizing the government except in accordance with the law\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The provision is designed to prevent state police formations from being used against political opponents, activists, journalists and other dissenting voices, while ensuring that any action taken complies with due process and existing legal provisions.<\/p>\n<p>It also states in section 214, that the \u201cThe Federal Police Service may temporarily intervene in the internal security affairs of a State and may, to the extent necessary, assume specified operational responsibility, including temporary operational command of a State Police Service or any part thereof, only where \u2013 (a) there is an actual or imminent breakdown of public order or public safety which the State Police Service is unable or unwilling to contain; (b) the Governor of the State requests federal intervention etc.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAn intervention under subsection (10) of this section shall be authorised in writing by the President and shall state the grounds, territory, functions and duration of the intervention; and notice of the intervention shall be given to the Governor of the State, the Speaker of the House of Assembly of the State, the National Police Council and the National Assembly within forty-eight hours of the start of any intervention. (13) No intervention under subsection (10) of this section shall continue beyond such period as may be prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly unless approved by resolution of the Senate in the manner prescribed by that Act\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The passage of the bill by the upper chamber came a day after President Bola Tinubu had transmitted it, seeking the establishment of state police as part of efforts at reforming Nigeria\u2019s security architecture.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu had said the bill is designed to provide a legal framework for a dual policing structure, allowing states to establish and operate their own police services alongside the Federal Police.<\/p>\n<p>The President explained the proposed amendment is a critical component of current efforts at Reorganisation the country\u2019s policing system, enhance security and better protect citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Communities, municipalities and local government areas, would play more active roles in policing responsibilities under the new arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>The development advances the Federal Government\u2019s efforts to create a workable framework for state police, a proposal many Nigerians have advocated as a way to improve internal security, strengthen grassroots intelligence gathering and enhance the capacity of state governments to respond to emerging threats.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s policing system is currently controlled by the Federal Government through the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n<p>However, in view of the worsening security challenges in recent times Nigerians have intensified calls for a decentralised policing structure.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, President Tinubu had described state police as unavoidable in addressing insecurity and urged lawmakers to fast-track related bills.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters argue that state police would improve local intelligence gathering, strengthen community-based security and enable faster responses to crime and emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>Critics, however, have raised concerns over 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