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  INDEPENDENCE DAY: NIGERIA IS OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News As Nigeria marks another Independence Day, the occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on some of the fundamental values that should guide our national life: integrity, responsibility and respect for our differences. In a message marking the occasion, Dalen P. Kumswa, representing the Langtang North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said Nigeria belongs to all its citizens, regardless of their states, regions, clans, cultures, religions, languages or political affiliations. According to him, Nigerians may hold different political opinions and come from different communities, including Langtang North and South, yet they share common hopes and aspirations for a better country. He stressed that differences should never become an excuse for citizens to disconnect themselves from the challenges confronting the nation. “We must never get to the point where we say, ‘Ni...

  Tiamin Rice Company Limited joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating our nation’s Independence Day. We remain committed to supporting agriculture, food security and economic growth through sustainable rice production. Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬🌾 Published by Insight Tribune News

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News Tiamin Farm is making steady progress in hybrid maize seed production, with its crop now approaching maturity and preparations gradually shifting towards harvest. The developing maize fields offer a promising outlook for the production of quality hybrid seeds, reflecting Tiamin Farm’s continued focus on modern agriculture, improved seed production and sustainable farming. InshaAllah, the coming harvest is expected to further strengthen the farm’s contribution to agricultural productivity and food security. Insight Tribune News, Abuja, Nigeria.

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News Some visions are born from ambition. Others are born from a deep belief in the potential of a people and a place. For Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti, the belief that Bauchi can become like Qatar reflects a broader vision — a vision of a Bauchi where education is world-class, young people are empowered, institutions are strengthened and major investments create opportunities for generations to come. What makes this vision remarkable is the emphasis on turning ideas into tangible initiatives. One of the clearest examples is Wunti International Academy, an educational institution established with a strong focus on quality education and preparing young people for a competitive global future. The significance goes beyond the walls of a school. It represents the belief that the transformation of Bauchi must begin with its greatest asset: its people. A society cannot build a sustainable future without investing in the minds of its children and the potential ...

  Daga Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News Lokacin da Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti yake magana kan yiwuwar mayar da Bauchi cikin sahun manyan biranen da suka samu ci gaba irin na Qatar, ba wai kawai magana ce ta mafarki ko buri ba. Maganar tana nuna irin hangen nesan da yake da shi game da makomar Bauchi da kuma irin damar da yake ganin jihar ke da ita. Abin da ya fi jan hankali shi ne yadda wannan hangen nesa ke samun alamun aiki ta hanyar ayyukan da suka shafi ilimi, matasa, ci gaban al’umma da manyan ayyukan more rayuwa. Daya daga cikin misalan da suka fito fili shi ne Wunti International Academy, wata makaranta da aka samar da ita da manufar bai wa yara ilimi mai inganci tare da shirya su domin yin gogayya da takwarorinsu a duniya. Ga Dr. Bala Wunti, ci gaban Bauchi ba zai cika ba idan ba a zuba jari mai karfi a cikin matasa ba. Domin matasan yau su ne shugabanni, kwararru, ’yan kasuwa da masu kirkire-kirkiren gobe. Baya ga bangaren ilimi, hangen nesan Dr. Bala Wunti ya kuma shafi many...

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News When Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti speaks about the possibility of making Bauchi like Qatar, he is expressing more than an ambitious dream. His vision reflects a strong belief that Bauchi State has the human capacity, resources and potential to achieve remarkable transformation when the right investments are made. What makes his message particularly significant is the practical direction behind the vision. Through initiatives connected to education, youth development and major infrastructure projects, Dr. Bala Wunti continues to demonstrate the importance of investing in the future of Bauchi and its people. One of the notable examples is Wunti International Academy, an educational initiative established with a vision of providing quality education and preparing young people to compete in an increasingly globalised world. For Dr. Bala Wunti, the development of Bauchi cannot be separated from the development of its young people. A society that invests ...

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News – The hybrid maize seed crop at Tiamin Farm, Udubo, is progressing well and approaching maturity, with the farm now looking ahead to the harvesting stage. The healthy development of the crop reflects ongoing efforts towards quality seed production and improved agricultural practices at the farm. InshaAllah, the farm is expected to record a successful harvest and produce quality hybrid maize seeds that can contribute to improved agricultural productivity and food security. Insight Tribune News, Abuja, Nigeria.

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News NAIROBI, KENYA –  Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Alh. (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, has called on East African investors to embrace the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO, describing it as a transformative African-led investment capable of accelerating industrial growth across the continent. Speaking at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO High-Level Investor Engagement held at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Kenya, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Kwairanga praised African leaders for promoting regional cooperation and self-reliance in addressing the continent’s developmental challenges. He cited the leadership of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kenyan President William Ruto, noting that their vision for greater African collaboration is being matched by practical investments from entrepreneurs such as Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Kwairanga highlighted Dangote’s role in transforming Nigeria from a cement-importing nation in...

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News The Wazirin Dambam and Jagaban Misau, Dr. Ahmad Umar Abdullahi, PhD, was recently in the company of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni, in a meeting that reflected mutual respect, leadership and a shared commitment to national development. The engagement provided an opportunity for discussions on issues of peace, unity, education and the critical role of traditional institutions in promoting social harmony and sustainable development across Nigeria. Dr. Ahmad Umar Abdullahi commended the Sultan for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the promotion of Islamic values, peaceful coexistence and national unity. He described the Sultan as a respected statesman whose guidance continues to inspire millions of Nigerians. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening community development initiatives, empowering young people and fostering greater collaboration am...

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News Wazirin Dambam kuma Jagaban Misau, Dr. Ahmad Umar Abdullahi, PhD, ya kasance tare da Mai Alfarma Sarkin Musulmi, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni, a wani zama na musamman da ya nuna girmamawa, hadin kai da kuma jajircewa wajen ci gaban al’umma. Ganawar ta kasance wata muhimmiyar dama ta musayar ra’ayoyi kan batutuwan zaman lafiya, hadin kan kasa, ci gaban ilimi da kuma rawar da sarakunan gargajiya ke takawa wajen tabbatar da zaman lafiya da ci gaban Najeriya. Dr. Ahmad Umar Abdullahi ya yaba da irin jagoranci na gari da Mai Alfarma Sarkin Musulmi ke bayarwa, yana mai bayyana shi a matsayin ginshikin hadin kai, zaman lafiya da kuma ci gaban addinin Musulunci a Najeriya da ma duniya baki daya. Haka kuma, bangarorin biyu sun jaddada muhimmancin hadin kai, zaman lafiya, da ci gaba da tallafawa shirye-shiryen da ke inganta rayuwar al’umma, musamman matasa da masu bukata ta musamman. An kammala zaman ne da addu’o’in Allah Ya ci gaba da kar...

    By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News   As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, political developments in the Sokoto East Senatorial District continue to attract attention from stakeholders, particularly following the emergence of Alhaji Umar Ajiya Isa, popularly known as **Ajiyan Sokoto**, as a candidate for the Sokoto East Senate seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC).   Ajiyan Sokoto, who has spent decades building a career in finance, the oil and gas industry, business management, and community development, entered the electoral arena after what has been described as widespread calls from political leaders, stakeholders, and members of communities across the Sokoto East Senatorial District. Reports published in May 2026 indicated that he undertook extensive consultations with various groups before deciding to contest.   Experience in Energy and Economic Management   One of the major factors frequently associated with Ajiyan ...

  Daga Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News Yayin da duniya ke ƙara karkata zuwa sabbin hanyoyin samar da makamashi da fasahohin zamani, nahiyar Afrika na tsaye a gaban wata babbar dama da ba ta taɓa samu irinta ba. Wannan dama ita ce arzikin ma'adanan lithium, cobalt, graphite da sauran muhimman ma'adanai da ake buƙata wajen gina tattalin arzikin gobe. A wajen taron Concordia Annual Summit na shekarar 2026 da aka gudanar a birnin New York, Bala Wunti, Shugaban World Energy Council Nigeria, ya isar da wani saƙo mai zurfi wanda ya ja hankalin shugabanni, masu zuba jari da masana daga sassa daban-daban na duniya. A cewarsa, lokaci ya yi da Afrika za ta daina zama mai fitar da albarkatun ƙasa kawai, ta zama mai sarrafawa da ƙara wa waɗannan albarkatu ƙima a cikin gida. Wunti ya bayyana cewa darasin da Afrika ta koya daga fannin man fetur bai kamata a manta da shi ba. Shekaru da dama ƙasashen Afrika suna fitar da ɗanyen mai, sannan suna sake shigo da kayayyakin da aka sarrafa daga gare ...

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News History has a way of presenting nations with defining moments. For Africa, the rise of critical minerals may be one of those rare moments that determine the continent’s economic future for generations to come. At the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit in New York, Bala Wunti, Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council Nigeria, delivered a message that went beyond policy discussions and investment conversations. It was a call for Africa to rethink its place in the global economy. The world is rapidly transitioning toward cleaner energy systems, electric mobility and advanced technologies. Behind that transition lies an unprecedented demand for lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earth elements—the minerals expected to drive the industries of the future. Africa possesses significant deposits of many of these resources. Yet, as Wunti reminded global leaders, mineral wealth alone does not guarantee economic success. The continent has travelled thi...

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News Nigeria’s health sector has witnessed a series of reforms and strategic interventions under the leadership of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, with the Federal Government reporting progress in primary healthcare, maternal and newborn health, health financing, workforce development, digital transformation and local production of medicines and medical supplies. At the centre of the reforms is the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII) and the Presidential Health Sector Renewal Compact, which seek to improve coordination between the Federal Government, states, local governments, development partners and private-sector stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare identifies improved governance, better population health outcomes and development of the health value chain among its major priorities. Strengthening Primary Healthcare One of the major areas o...

  By Umar Umb As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Langtang North/Langtang South Federal Constituency, Dalen P. Kumswa, is attracting attention with a message centered on development, inclusion, and people-oriented leadership. Running under the banner of the “Liberation 2027” movement, Kumswa has outlined a vision focused on effective representation, youth empowerment, economic growth, improved healthcare delivery, quality education, and critical infrastructure development across the constituency. His candidacy appears on the final candidate list for the Langtang North/Langtang South House of Representatives contest. Supporters of the movement describe Kumswa as a grassroots politician who understands the challenges facing communities in both Langtang North and Langtang South. They say his agenda reflects the aspirations of young people, women, farmers, entrepreneu...

  By Umar Umb As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general elections, Amb. Aliyu Bin Abbas continues to sustain his presidential ambition, with emphasis on confidence, national engagement and grassroots mobilisation. His political message has increasingly focused on encouraging citizens and supporters to remain actively engaged in the democratic process while presenting his vision for Nigeria’s future. Aliyu Bin Abbas has maintained that the journey requires determination, preparation and consistency, as political activities continue to gather momentum across the country. His supporters describe the movement as one built around national participation, unity and confidence, while his public engagements continue to place emphasis on leadership, development and the need for Nigerians to take an active role in shaping the country’s political future. With 2027 approaching, the Amb. Aliyu Bin Abbas campaign continues to project a message of determination, confidence and no retreat,...

  Hon. Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba continues to earn recognition for his commitment to leadership and service, while his media aide, Umar Khalipa, plays an important role in communicating his activities and connecting his message with the public. Beyond his role as a dedicated aide, Umar Khalipa is a media professional and the Founder of Abdul Jazzy TV. He also serves as Director of Media for Tinubu Lungu-Lungu, under the leadership of Jazzy President. Through his consistency, creativity and commitment to digital communication, Umar Khalipa continues to contribute to the visibility and public engagement surrounding Hon. Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba. Their partnership reflects the importance of combining leadership, communication and dedicated service in reaching and engaging the people.

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News Africa stands at a critical economic crossroads as global demand for lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earth minerals continues to rise. Speaking at the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit in New York, the Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council Nigeria, Bala Wunti, warned African countries against repeating the economic pattern of the crude oil era—exporting raw resources while importing finished products. Wunti argued that Africa’s vast mineral reserves should become the foundation for industrialisation, job creation, technology transfer and sustainable economic growth, rather than another cycle of raw-material exports. He noted that the global energy landscape is changing rapidly, with critical minerals becoming increasingly important to electric vehicles, renewable energy, battery technologies and advanced manufacturing. According to Wunti, Africa’s challenge is therefore not simply to extract minerals, but to build the industries capa...

  By Umar Umb Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, has called on global investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s expanding economic opportunities, describing the country as one of the world’s most promising investment destinations. Kwairanga made the call while delivering a keynote address at the Nigeria Investment Forum 2026, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, under the theme: “Connecting Capital to Opportunity: Investing in Africa’s Next Frontier.” Addressing diplomats, institutional investors, development finance institutions, business leaders, and government officials from across the world, the NGX Chairman highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, growing capital market, and vast opportunities across key sectors including infrastructure, agriculture, solid minerals, fintech, and tourism. According to him, Nigeria has made significant progress in strengthening investor confidence t...

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News From the heart of New York, where global leaders gathered for the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit alongside the United Nations General Assembly, a powerful African voice delivered a message that could shape the continent’s economic future for generations. That voice belonged to Bala Wunti, Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council Nigeria, whose intervention on critical minerals drew attention to one of the most important questions facing Africa today: Will the continent continue exporting raw resources and importing prosperity, or will it finally build industries that create wealth at home? Addressing an international audience of policymakers, investors and industry leaders, Wunti warned that Africa stands at a historic crossroads. As the world shifts from fossil fuels to technologies powered by lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earth elements, the continent has an opportunity to rewrite its economic story. For decades, Africa supplied ...

  By Umar Umb | Insight Tribune News At a time when the world is racing toward a clean-energy future powered by lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earth minerals, one Nigerian voice is gaining global attention for championing a new economic direction for Africa. Speaking before world leaders, policymakers and business executives at the prestigious 2026 Concordia Annual Summit in New York, the Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council Nigeria, Bala Wunti, delivered a powerful message that resonated far beyond the conference hall: Africa must not repeat the mistakes of the crude oil era. For decades, many African nations exported crude oil while importing refined petroleum products, a cycle that generated wealth elsewhere while leaving limited industrial development at home. According to Wunti, allowing the same pattern to continue with critical minerals would amount to repeating history at a time when the continent has a unique opportunity to change its economic destiny. H...

  In an era where traditional leadership is increasingly evolving beyond cultural preservation, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, Sarkin Fulanin Gombe, represents a distinctive blend of tradition, intellect, leadership and modern economic vision. As a respected traditional figure and Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Dr. Kwairanga occupies a unique position at the intersection of heritage and Nigeria’s emerging economic future. His leadership reflects the changing role of traditional institutions in contemporary society — one that extends beyond the preservation of customs to include education, economic development, social responsibility and national progress. Dr. Kwairanga’s professional journey in Nigeria’s capital market has also placed him at the centre of important conversations about investment, financial inclusion and the development of a stronger and more resilient Nigerian economy. For many observers, his story demonstrates how traditional leadership and modern profe...

  By Umar Umb Insight Tribune News commends the Bauchi State Government for its significant intervention in the transformation of Bauchi Radio Corporation (BRC), particularly the regularisation of 163 temporary workers into permanent government employees after years of uncertainty over their employment status. The development represents more than an employment decision; it is a major boost to the morale, stability and productivity of workers who have continued to contribute to the growth of broadcasting in Bauchi State despite prolonged uncertainty. Insight Tribune News also applauds the state government for its substantial investment in upgrading BRC's broadcasting infrastructure, especially the revival of the station's AM broadcasting service with the installation of a modern transmitter. According to the Managing Director of BRC, Alhaji Umar Mohammed Shira, the new AM transmitter is currently undergoing test transmission and is expected to commence full operation soon. The r...

  By Umar Umb NEW YORK — The Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council Nigeria, Bala Wunti, has called on the Nigerian Government to transform the country’s critical mineral resources into factories, jobs and sustainable economic opportunities for Nigerians. Wunti made the call while speaking at the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit in New York, where he participated in a high-level panel discussion titled “Rare Currency: Critical Minerals in a Shifting Global Economy.” The summit was held alongside the United Nations General Assembly. According to Wunti, Nigeria must avoid repeating the historical pattern of exporting raw resources and importing finished products at significantly higher costs. He stressed that the country’s estimated 44 critical mineral types, including lithium, rare earth elements, nickel and cobalt, should become the foundation for domestic processing, manufacturing and industrial development. “For half a century, Nigeria exported crude oil and imported ref...