- 8 worldwide opportunities with deadlines in November
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8 worldwide opportunities with deadlines in November | International Journalists’ Network AS THE end of 2024 rapidly approaches, there is still plenty of time to make progress toward some of the career goals you set in January. Our list of…
- Goita’s Self-Promotion to 5-Star General and Junta Leaders’ Ambition
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By Paul Ejime THE DECISION by Assimi Goïta, who led two military coups within nine months in Mali from August 2020, to promote himself from Colonel to five-star general speaks volumes for the political ambition of the junta leaders in…
- Theresa Chikeka: The Retired Judge as Chief Judge of Imo State?
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By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu THE JUDICIAL career of Francis Chukwuma Abosi was supposed to last only seven years. In the event, he did 12 and may well have reached 20 years if events had not intervened. In his 12th year…
- NIJ Launches New Resource Centre to Enhance Journalism Education
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By Joke Kujenya A PALPABLE sense of excitement fills the air at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), as the sun rose over Ogba, Lagos, on Monday. Today marks not just the beginning of the 2024/25 academic session but also…
- NAFDAC Strike Enters Third Week, DG Urges Workers to Return in National Interest
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ONGOING strike by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) at NAFDAC has entered its third week, and it is disrupting key operations and putting public health and safety at serious risk….
- NDLEA Dismisses Corruption Allegations by Senator Ashiru, Cites Personal Vendetta
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has responded to recent allegations made by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru of Kwara South, accusing the agency of corruption. During a Senate plenary session on October 15, 2024,…
- Journalists to Gain AI Skills in Upcoming Polaris Bank Media Workshop
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By JKNewsMedia FOR INNOVATION and excellence, Polaris Bank is hosting a workshop aimed at empowering Nigerian journalists to stay ahead in the fast-evolving media landscape. The 2024 workshop, themed “Integrating AI Tools in Contemporary Media Practices for Innovation and Excellence,”…
- Lagos Gov’s Media Adviser Gets UNILORIN Alumni Award
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By JKNewsMedia SPECIAL ADVISER on Media and Publicity to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will receive the University of Ilorin Alumni Award on Monday. Mr. Adegboyega Akosile, at the ceremony, will be honoured as part of the university’s 2024 Convocation…
- FG to Transfer National Grid Management to Private Entities
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN government is set to transfer the management of the national grid to private entities, in a major step toward improving efficiency and addressing recurring grid collapses. This move aligns with the provisions of…
- Auto Mechanics Embrace Cleaner Fuel Options Through CNG Awareness Initiative
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By Joke Kujenya NIGERIAN NATIONAL Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited (NNC-RL) has launched a major initiative to promote Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner fuel option in Nigeria. Over 1,000 auto mechanics participated in a recent awareness program during the…
- Four Nigerian Journalists Detained on Cybercrime Charges Spark CPJ Condemnation
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By Joke Kujenya The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the continued detention of four Nigerian journalists facing cybercrime allegations. The arrests highlight growing concerns about press freedom in Nigeria. On September 20, police in Lagos arrested Olurotimi Olawale,…
- NDLEA Arrests Bizmen and Nurse in Major Drug Trafficking Seizures at Lagos Airport and Seaports
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A surge in drug trafficking operations at the Lagos airport and seaports has led to multiple arrests, with several suspects caught attempting to smuggle cocaine and synthetic cannabis. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)…
- 1,000 Interns to Fill Public School Teacher Roles in Ogun
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By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern A RECRUITMENT drive for 1,000 interns under the Ogun Teaching Experience Acquisition Channel (Ogun TEACh) to address the shortage of teachers in public schools has been announced by the state government. This effort aims to…
- Bola Tinubu: A President Ready to Risk It All for Future Generations
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By Michael Chibuzo THIS MAN called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is painstakingly doing an architectural redesign of Nigeria’s economic foundations. He has chosen to be the scapegoat and anyone who understands Nigeria’s structural problems should be grateful that a Bola…
- Reuben Abati’s Remembering Oluremi Oyo
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By Bolanle BOLAWOLE DR. REUBEN Abati’s “Remembering Mrs. Remi Oyo”, which I read online on Oct. 1, 2024, brought back a floodgate of memories regarding Mrs. Oluremi Oyo who passed to glory 10 years ago and whose remembrance her family…
- The Paradox of Hunger and Patience in Nigeria’s Economic Crisis
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By David Adenekan “Patience and hunger are of parallel lines. How do you reconcile the two grammatical expressions in today’s Nigeria economic hardship?” – David Adenekan. A BAG of rice is now N120k. A small plastic of beans is N7k….
- 455 Million People Living in Conflict Zones Endure Poverty — New Global Poverty Report
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By Joke Kujenya POVERTY CONTINUES to be a pressing global issue, with over 1.1 billion people struggling to meet basic needs. The latest findings from the 2024 Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report highlight that conflict and instability are major barriers…
- MoneyMaster PSB Financial Inclusion & Services Get Owode Onirin Market Leaders Backing
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By JKNewsMedia LEADERS OF Owode Onirin Market in Lagos have endorsed MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (PSB) for its innovative financial products, excellent customer service, and dedication to promoting financial inclusion. The market leader, Gafaru Waheed, praised the bank’s contributions during…
- NAF Supports Borno Flood Victims with Medical Outreach & Relief Materials
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A display of commitment to the people of Borno State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a medical outreach aimed at assisting over 2,000 displaced flood victims. The outreach was accompanied by the…
- John Momoh: The Alchemist of African Airwaves
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By Sulaiman Aledeh IN THE realm of broadcast journalism, few names shine as brightly as John Momoh’s. Like an alchemist transforming base metals into gold, Momoh has taken the raw ore of Nigerian media and forged it into a gleaming…
- Lagos Gov Raises Minimum Wage to N85K, Plans Further Increase by 2025
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LAGOS STATE Government has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers to ₦85,000, aiming to further raise it to ₦100,000 by January 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during a live television…
- Presidency Assures No Leadership Vacuum Despite Absence of President and VP
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE PRESIDENCY has assured Nigerians that the absence of both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima does not mean there is a leadership vacuum. President Tinubu, who left the country on October 2,…
- Nationwide Tree-Planting Initiative Expands to Boost Environmental Sustainability
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By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern A DECISIVE action has been taken by Polaris Bank to promote environmental sustainability by expanding its tree-planting initiative across Nigeria. This ongoing campaign aligns with global efforts to restore ecosystems and mitigate climate change. The…
- Rivers State in Stronger Oil & Gas Partnerships with Oando Energy Resources
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A bid to strengthen its position in the oil and gas sector, the Rivers State government is fostering a business-friendly environment to ensure stronger partnerships with key industry players. This initiative aims to drive…
- Gov Abiodun Urges FG Crackdown on Illegal Mining to Stop Ogun Erosion Crisis
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO Abiodun has identified indiscriminate mining activities as the primary cause of erosions in Ogun State. Speaking during a visit from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ecological Fund at his office in Abeokuta,…
- Big Beverage Industry Blocking Effective SSB Taxation to Weaken Public Health Policies
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ByJKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO derail sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes in Nigeria, Cameroon, and South Africa were exposed in a report released on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. In a document, titled “Sweetened Profits: The Industry’s Playbook to Fight Sweetened Beverage Taxes,” unveils…
- NDLEA Bolsters Maritime Security with New Marine Command Hq in Lagos
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The increasing sophistication of drug traffickers along Nigeria’s coastal waters has prompted a stronger response from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Drug syndicates have been using merchant ships, private yachts, and even fishing…
- Expert Urges Increased Awareness on Deadly Blood Clots to Mark World Thrombosis Day
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By Joke Kujenya AS WORLD Thrombosis Day is marked globally on October 13, 2024, concerned medical experts have issued a passionate call for increased awareness of thrombosis, urging both the government and healthcare stakeholders to take immediate action in combating…
- World Bank Urges Reforms to Address Economic Hardships in Nigeria and Sub-Sahara
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ECONOMIC REFORMS in Nigeria are essential, according to Indermit Gill, the World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist. Speaking at the National Economic Summit in Abuja, Gill acknowledged the hardships facing Nigerians but insisted that…
- Wigwe Family Denies Claims Over Estate Dispute, Calls for Accurate Reporting
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FAMILY of the late Herbert Wigwe has strongly refuted allegations of an estate dispute. A recent media report claimed attempts were being made to alter the distribution of the former Access Holdings CEO’s estate,…
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