- NNPC Ltd and Challenges in The Oil sector: Banire Misconceives The Facts, Promotes Biased Views
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By Olufemi Soneye IN THE face of the challenges in the oil sector, particularly the current tightness in the supply of petrol, it has become fashionable to blame the national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd),…
- Nigeria Cartels as Common Enemy
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By Tunji Bello, FCCPC Vice Chairman THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumers Protection Commission (FCCPC) decided to host this townhall meeting in Lagos as part of a broader initiative to foster a national conversation around the sanity of the marketplace. Before…
- Global Women Leaders Gather at Eurasian Forum to Drive Trust and Cooperation
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By Joke Kujenya, Nigeria NOW IT its fourth edition, a remarkable initiative that has been shaping global conversations on women’s leadership and international cooperation since 2015, the Eurasian Women’s Forum (EAWF), will convene in St. Petersburg from Wednesday, September 18…
- Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Hits N6.95 Trillion in Q2 2024 – NBS
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By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s TRADE surplus reached N6.95 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 6.60% increase from the N6.52 trillion recorded in the first quarter. This positive shift highlights the country’s strengthening economic performance. The latest figures…
- Rivers Boosts Waterway Security with Six Gun Boats to Combat Sea Piracy
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE government has pledged to provide six-gun boats to enhance security along its waterways, specifically targeting sea piracy. This move aims to curb the recurring threats faced by travelers, particularly in the Bonny Island…
- NSCDC Arrests Seven Suspects in PH Over Illegal Petroleum Dealings
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended seven individuals involved in the illegal trade of petroleum products in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Three boats loaded with Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) were also…
- King Charles III Hosts President Tinubu @Buckingham Palace
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By Joke Kujenya BRITISH MONARCH, King Charles III hosts Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at Buckingham Palace on September 11, in a significant meeting highlighting the strong relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). This visit marks their first encounter…
- Borno Floods, Ogun Gov, NDLEA Chair, Extend Concerns
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By Joke Kujenya WITH SEVERE flood devastating Maiduguri, Borno State, creating a significant humanitarian crisis and prompting widespread concern and displacing thousands as well as damaging key infrastructure, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has conveyed his deep sympathy to Borno…
- As Floods Devastate Borno State: Thousands Displaced, Infrastructure Devasted, President Orders Immediate Relief
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By Joke Kujenya FLOODING IN Borno State has reached catastrophic levels, surpassing any seen since 1994. The capital, Maiduguri, has been experiencing severe water overflow that has led to wild animals from the local zoo wandering the streets as the…
- Pregnant Women in Yaba Gets Fidelity Bank Support with Maternity Kits
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MATERNITY KITS have been donated to expectant mothers in Aiyetoro, Yaba, :agos, by the Fidelity Bank as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The initiative, under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), aims…
- First Indigenous Core Banking System, SeaBaaS, Launched
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A BOLD step has been taken with the launch of SeaBaaS, Africa’s first homegrown core banking system, setting a new milestone in Nigeria’s commercial banking transition. Developed by Peerless, this move signals a new era…
- Lagos Lawmakers Support Bill to Reform Market Operations
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By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern LEGISLATORS AT the Lagos State House of Assembly have voiced strong support for the proposed Market Authority Bill, which seeks to regulate and organize market operations across the state. During Tuesday’s session, the bill passed…
- Orphans Foundation Urges Continued Support as Education Costs Surge
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By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern RISING EDUCATION costs pose a significant challenge to Baytur Rahmah Orphan Foundation’s mission of supporting orphans across Nigeria. The organization notes that in the 2023/2024 session alone, it spent nearly ₦5 million to ensure these…
- Extra Days Off for Ogun Civil Servants as State Prepares for Minimum Wage Implementation
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CIVIL SERVANTS in Ogun State will soon enjoy a more flexible work schedule to ease commuting challenges following the removal of fuel subsidies. The government, in a bid to address these issues, has approved two…
- FCCPC Urges Stakeholders to Join Fight Against Price Fixing, Cartel Practices
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumers Protection Commission (FCCPC) has urged stakeholders in the production and distribution sectors to help combat price fixing and other unethical practices. FCCPC head, Mr. Tunji Bello, made this appeal during…
- Akpabio Mourns Victims of Borno, Bauchi Floods, Offers Support
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By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Reporter DEVASTATING FLOODS have swept through parts of Borno and Bauchi states, leaving many dead, displacing thousands, and destroying property. Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed profound sadness over the disaster and extended his sympathies to the…
- NDDC Warns Public of Fake Youth Internship Scheme Lists Circulating Online
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RECENT circulation of false lists claiming approval for the Youth Internship Scheme (YIS) empowerment programme has drawn concerns about fraud. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public against falling victim to…
- Morals From ‘Injury’ Ngelale’s Downfall
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By Bola BOLAWOLE WHY “INJURY” and not Ajuri? The creme-de-la-creme of the country’s media had gathered in Ibadan, the pacesetter state and capital of Oyo State, on Friday, 7 June 2024 for a two-day facility tour of the signature projects…
- James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of Darth Vader, Passes Away at 93
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By Joke Kujenya AT 93, legendary actor James Earl Jones, renowned for his deep voice that brought characters like Darth Vader to life, passed away on Monday morning. His family was by his side during his final moments, according to…
- At OAU, Let There Be Light!
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By Bola BOLAWOLE MAN’s THREE basic needs or necessities are generally given as food (including water), clothing, and shelter. Food (including water) is needed to keep body and soul together and give us the energy required for our daily activities….
- As Marwa clocks 3 scores and 11
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By Femi Babafemi THE NAME Marwa resonates with most Nigerians. In modern times, it is a name that is remembered for good reasons: a recurring decimal in the Nigerian military over the past 100 years; a reference point for excellent…
- Rivers State Focuses on Growth with New Investment Board
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MAJOR step has been taken by the Rivers State government to revive its economy as Governor Siminalayi Fubara inaugurates the Governing Board of the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (GBoRSIPA). The initiative aims to…
- Oil and Gas Production Boosted by NNPCL and Chevron Asset Conversion under PIA
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By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s OIL and gas industry is seeing significant changes as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Ltd (NNPCL), and Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), completed the conversion of five joint venture assets under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)…
- Why President Tinubu Must Fix Nigeria’s Economy
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By David Adenekan YEARS BEFORE 2023, I predicted that the economy would take a downturn and that there will be a severe hunger in the land; the masses will suffer under the ruling party, All Peoples Congress (APC). However, my…
- Onyeka Onwenu: Immortalising an Icon and Social Justice Advocate
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By Paul Ejime THE REMAINS of Onyeka Onwenu, Nigeria’s renowned singer, songwriter, actress, social justice advocate and journalist were laid to rest at the Ikoyi cemetery in Lagos after a solemn funeral service on the 31st of August. It is…
- NLC President Arrested by DSS, Later Released
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EARLIER TODAY, agents of the Department of State Services (DSS) detained the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero was enroute to the United Kingdom (UK)…
- Kaduna Court Orders EFCC Custody for Suspected NNPCL Fraudster
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A KADUNA State High Court has ordered Ibrahim Shuaibu to remain in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being accused of impersonating a senior NNPCL official and defrauding a victim…
- Nigerian Army Refutes Claims of Mass Resignations, Calls for Accurate Reporting
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter FALSE CLAIMS of mass resignations among Nigerian soldiers have been firmly refuted by the Nigerian Army. The military described these reports as unfounded and misleading. The Army issued a statement today on X, rejecting the…
- New Media Chief at Progressive Institute to Drive Strategic Communications
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By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO BOOST media influence and communication strategies at the newly launched Progressive Institute, Olawale Abideen has been appointed head of Media and Strategic Communications Department. The institute is affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC)….
- Nigeria-China Media Agreement to Boost Technology Transfer and Training
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NEW agreement between Nigeria and China is set to strengthen media operations through advanced technology transfer and training. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Media Exchange and Cooperation was signed by both countries, aiming…
By Olufemi Soneye IN THE face of the challenges in the oil sector, particularly the current tightness in the supply of petrol, it has become fashionable to blame the national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd),…
By Tunji Bello, FCCPC Vice Chairman THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumers Protection Commission (FCCPC) decided to host this townhall meeting in Lagos as part of a broader initiative to foster a national conversation around the sanity of the marketplace. Before…
By Joke Kujenya, Nigeria NOW IT its fourth edition, a remarkable initiative that has been shaping global conversations on women’s leadership and international cooperation since 2015, the Eurasian Women’s Forum (EAWF), will convene in St. Petersburg from Wednesday, September 18…
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s TRADE surplus reached N6.95 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 6.60% increase from the N6.52 trillion recorded in the first quarter. This positive shift highlights the country’s strengthening economic performance. The latest figures…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE government has pledged to provide six-gun boats to enhance security along its waterways, specifically targeting sea piracy. This move aims to curb the recurring threats faced by travelers, particularly in the Bonny Island…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended seven individuals involved in the illegal trade of petroleum products in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Three boats loaded with Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) were also…
By Joke Kujenya BRITISH MONARCH, King Charles III hosts Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at Buckingham Palace on September 11, in a significant meeting highlighting the strong relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). This visit marks their first encounter…
By Joke Kujenya WITH SEVERE flood devastating Maiduguri, Borno State, creating a significant humanitarian crisis and prompting widespread concern and displacing thousands as well as damaging key infrastructure, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has conveyed his deep sympathy to Borno…
By Joke Kujenya FLOODING IN Borno State has reached catastrophic levels, surpassing any seen since 1994. The capital, Maiduguri, has been experiencing severe water overflow that has led to wild animals from the local zoo wandering the streets as the…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MATERNITY KITS have been donated to expectant mothers in Aiyetoro, Yaba, :agos, by the Fidelity Bank as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The initiative, under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), aims…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A BOLD step has been taken with the launch of SeaBaaS, Africa’s first homegrown core banking system, setting a new milestone in Nigeria’s commercial banking transition. Developed by Peerless, this move signals a new era…
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern LEGISLATORS AT the Lagos State House of Assembly have voiced strong support for the proposed Market Authority Bill, which seeks to regulate and organize market operations across the state. During Tuesday’s session, the bill passed…
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern RISING EDUCATION costs pose a significant challenge to Baytur Rahmah Orphan Foundation’s mission of supporting orphans across Nigeria. The organization notes that in the 2023/2024 session alone, it spent nearly ₦5 million to ensure these…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CIVIL SERVANTS in Ogun State will soon enjoy a more flexible work schedule to ease commuting challenges following the removal of fuel subsidies. The government, in a bid to address these issues, has approved two…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumers Protection Commission (FCCPC) has urged stakeholders in the production and distribution sectors to help combat price fixing and other unethical practices. FCCPC head, Mr. Tunji Bello, made this appeal during…
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Reporter DEVASTATING FLOODS have swept through parts of Borno and Bauchi states, leaving many dead, displacing thousands, and destroying property. Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed profound sadness over the disaster and extended his sympathies to the…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RECENT circulation of false lists claiming approval for the Youth Internship Scheme (YIS) empowerment programme has drawn concerns about fraud. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public against falling victim to…
By Bola BOLAWOLE WHY “INJURY” and not Ajuri? The creme-de-la-creme of the country’s media had gathered in Ibadan, the pacesetter state and capital of Oyo State, on Friday, 7 June 2024 for a two-day facility tour of the signature projects…
By Joke Kujenya AT 93, legendary actor James Earl Jones, renowned for his deep voice that brought characters like Darth Vader to life, passed away on Monday morning. His family was by his side during his final moments, according to…
By Femi Babafemi THE NAME Marwa resonates with most Nigerians. In modern times, it is a name that is remembered for good reasons: a recurring decimal in the Nigerian military over the past 100 years; a reference point for excellent…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MAJOR step has been taken by the Rivers State government to revive its economy as Governor Siminalayi Fubara inaugurates the Governing Board of the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (GBoRSIPA). The initiative aims to…
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s OIL and gas industry is seeing significant changes as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Ltd (NNPCL), and Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), completed the conversion of five joint venture assets under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA)…
By David Adenekan YEARS BEFORE 2023, I predicted that the economy would take a downturn and that there will be a severe hunger in the land; the masses will suffer under the ruling party, All Peoples Congress (APC). However, my…
By Paul Ejime THE REMAINS of Onyeka Onwenu, Nigeria’s renowned singer, songwriter, actress, social justice advocate and journalist were laid to rest at the Ikoyi cemetery in Lagos after a solemn funeral service on the 31st of August. It is…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EARLIER TODAY, agents of the Department of State Services (DSS) detained the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero was enroute to the United Kingdom (UK)…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A KADUNA State High Court has ordered Ibrahim Shuaibu to remain in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being accused of impersonating a senior NNPCL official and defrauding a victim…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter FALSE CLAIMS of mass resignations among Nigerian soldiers have been firmly refuted by the Nigerian Army. The military described these reports as unfounded and misleading. The Army issued a statement today on X, rejecting the…
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO BOOST media influence and communication strategies at the newly launched Progressive Institute, Olawale Abideen has been appointed head of Media and Strategic Communications Department. The institute is affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC)….
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NEW agreement between Nigeria and China is set to strengthen media operations through advanced technology transfer and training. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Media Exchange and Cooperation was signed by both countries, aiming…
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