- FG to Open Student Loan Application Portal on May 24, 2024
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has confirmed that the portal for student loan applications will officially open on May 24, 2024. This announcement was made in a statement released by…
- FCCPC Silent on MultiChoice Price Hike as Tribunal Adjourns Case
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By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has been accused of remaining silent on Thursday regarding MultiChoice Nigeria Limited’s recent price hike for DStv and GOtv subscriptions. Despite public outcry, the FCCPC did not oppose the…
- Adelabu: New Tariff Lowers Energy Costs for Band A Consumers
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By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS in Band A have experienced a significant reduction in operating costs despite the recent tariff increase, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Speaking at the 8th Africa Energy Marketplace forum in…
- Tinubu and Faye Unite on Tackling Terrorism, Strengthening Democracy in West Africa
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By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENTS BOLA Tinubu of Nigeria and Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, yesterday, held discussions focusing on regional security, democratic governance, and economic development in the West African continent. The two leaders emphasized the urgent need for a…
- House Passes Bill to Boost Court of Appeal Justices to 150
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA’s House of Representatives has advanced a pivotal bill to the second reading, aiming to amend the Court of Appeal Act and increase the number of its justices from 90 to 150. This legislative…
- Lupus: A Global Silent but Growing Health Crisis
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By Joke Kujenya NOT MANY of us were aware that May 10, 2024 was World Lupus Day; a day set for the global lupus community to stress the urgent need for increased awareness and better treatment options for lupus patients…
- Bassirou Faye, Senegalese President, Visits Nigeria for Bilateral Talks with President Tinubu
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By Joke Kujenya SENEGALESE PRESIDENT Bassirou Faye arrived at Nigeria’s Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Thursday afternoon for his first official visit since taking office. He was received at 3:09 p.m. by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and senior government…
- TWO MEN @The Epicenter of Group Isolation
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By E-ben Anorue SOSME (pronounced Sos-i-meh) … Sosme hated injustice with a passion ON HIS PART, he once tried to defend a group of people by picking a quarrel with their oppressors (persecutors, intimidators, bully). This almost landed him a…
- Seven More Abducted CUSTECH, Kogi Students Rescued, Says Police Chief
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter SECURITY OPERATIVES say they have rescued seven more students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) who were abducted at Osara, Kogi State recently/ According to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, this development…
- FG Loses N10 Billion in Airport Tollgate Revenue Due to VIP Exemptions
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A SUM of N10 billion in revenue has been lost from the airport tollgates under previous administrations, according to the Federal Government. This revelation was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus…
- Lagos Takes Action Against Paid Tutoring, Highlights After-School Session
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State government has issued a firm warning to teachers and schools against extending official school hours for fee-paying extra lessons. This directive was announced by the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education,…
- Senate Urges Immediate Reforms, Accuses Governors of Misusing LG Funds
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By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIA’S SENATE has leveled serious accusations against state governors, alleging widespread misappropriation of funds allocated to local government councils. The Senate claims that the local government system, once envisioned as a pillar of grassroots democracy,…
- Emirates Airlines to Resume Nigeria Flights on Independence Day
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By Joke Kujenya, JKNMedia Reporter EMIRATES AIRLINES announced on Thursday the resumption of its services to Nigeria, effective October 1, 2024, coinciding with Nigeria’s Independence Day anniversary. The airline will use its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to operate a daily service…
- Adeleke Commends Globacom, Pledges Support for Osun Telecom
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By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter OSUN STATE Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has commended Globacom’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s development, praising the company’s Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., for his unwavering belief in the nation’s potential. Addressing the telecom giant’s team,…
- Delta State Welcomes AHL Gas Processing Plant 2
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assured investors of the state’s secure investment environment, positioning Delta as a prime destination for business across Nigeria. This declaration was made during the inauguration of the AHL Gas Processing…
- World Bank Sanctions 59 Nigerian Firms and Individuals for Corruption
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By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE WORLD Bank has sanctioned 59 Nigerian companies and individuals for their involvement in corrupt practices and procurement offences, as outlined in a recent update on its website titled: ‘World Bank Listing of Ineligible Firms…
- Nigeria Aims for 10,000 Megawatts with Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government of Nigeria has announced an ambitious goal of generating 10,000 megawatts through the Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project for Nigeria (SPIN) in partnership with the World Bank. The project aims to maximize…
- Fubara Welcomes Ijaw Youth Council’s Solidarity, Celebrates Liberation and Unity
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By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed his delight at the support from the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), urging the Ijaw Nation to embrace the ongoing celebration of the state’s liberation. Fubara made these remarks…
- Ceiling Collapse at OAU Injures Students Amid Torrential Rain
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By Joke Kujenya A SEVERE rainfall accompanied by strong winds early Thursday morning led to a ceiling collapse at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The incident occurred in the Amphitheatre of Oduduwa Hall, where students were attending a…
- Labour Unions Exit Minimum Wage Talks Over FG’s “Ridiculous” Offer
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By Joke Kujenya LABOUR UNIONS, encompassing the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), abruptly exited the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with the Federal Government on Wednesday. This development followed the FG’s proposal of a…
- FEC Endorses Fiber Optic Expansion Plan, Unveils Nigerian Startup House in San Francisco
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By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Executive Council (FEC) has given its nod to the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at securing funds for the ambitious rollout of 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables nationwide. This…
- President Commends Team as Nigeria Extends Maritime Borders
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By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has applauded the diligent efforts of the expert team behind Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf Project during the reception of the report by the High-Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC) in Abuja. Led by Professor…
- Nigeria’s Overall Inflation Surges to 33.69% in April 2024
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter OVERALL INFLATION rate has surged to 33.69% in April 2024, marking a notable increase from the 33.20% recorded in March of the same year, as disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Released in…
- Artificial Intelligence to The Rescue?
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By Bola BOLAWOLE EACH TIME some Christians pray against 666 or the mark of the beast, I laugh! If God has said it will happen, it will happen, prayer or no prayer! Otherwise, we make God a liar! The best…
- Nigeria’s President Inaugurates Vital Gas Infrastructure Projects, Vows to Boost Energy Sector
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By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU, in a virtual inauguration of three landmark gas plants on Wednesday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the energy sector’s investment climate. The projects, which include the expanded AHL Gas Processing Plant, the ANOH…
- Rivers State Greenlights Ambitious Trans-Kalabari Road Project
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE RIVERS State Executive Council has greenlit a monumental infrastructure endeavour, approving a substantial contract for the construction of the main Trans-Kalabari Road project, set to transform transportation in the region. Valued at a staggering…
- Emefiele Granted N300m Bail, Tenders Non-guilty Plea on Allegations of Unlawful Naira Redesign
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By Joke Kujenya A FEDERAL Capital Territory High Court in Abuja granted bail to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, in the sum of N300 million on Wednesday. JKNewsMedia reports that this decision…
- Former CBN Governor, Emefiele Arraigned for Inflating Naira Printing Costs
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By Joke Kujenya GODWIN EMEFIELE, the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), faced the FCT High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, where he was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Emefiele pleaded not…
- FIFA Announces Inaugural 16-Team Women’s Club World Cup for 2026
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By Joke Kujenya FIFA has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking 16-team Women’s Club World Cup, set to debut in January-February 2026. This significant decision emerged from the recent FIFA Council meeting, held during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand,…
- Oborevwori Tasks NIPSS on Addressing Nigeria’s Challenges, Warns Land Grabbers
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By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru-Jos, has been advised to formulate effective policies to tackle Nigeria’s current challenges. Addressing participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of NIPSS, led by Air…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has confirmed that the portal for student loan applications will officially open on May 24, 2024. This announcement was made in a statement released by…
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has been accused of remaining silent on Thursday regarding MultiChoice Nigeria Limited’s recent price hike for DStv and GOtv subscriptions. Despite public outcry, the FCCPC did not oppose the…
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS in Band A have experienced a significant reduction in operating costs despite the recent tariff increase, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Speaking at the 8th Africa Energy Marketplace forum in…
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENTS BOLA Tinubu of Nigeria and Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, yesterday, held discussions focusing on regional security, democratic governance, and economic development in the West African continent. The two leaders emphasized the urgent need for a…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA’s House of Representatives has advanced a pivotal bill to the second reading, aiming to amend the Court of Appeal Act and increase the number of its justices from 90 to 150. This legislative…
By Joke Kujenya NOT MANY of us were aware that May 10, 2024 was World Lupus Day; a day set for the global lupus community to stress the urgent need for increased awareness and better treatment options for lupus patients…
By Joke Kujenya SENEGALESE PRESIDENT Bassirou Faye arrived at Nigeria’s Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Thursday afternoon for his first official visit since taking office. He was received at 3:09 p.m. by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and senior government…
By E-ben Anorue SOSME (pronounced Sos-i-meh) … Sosme hated injustice with a passion ON HIS PART, he once tried to defend a group of people by picking a quarrel with their oppressors (persecutors, intimidators, bully). This almost landed him a…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter SECURITY OPERATIVES say they have rescued seven more students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) who were abducted at Osara, Kogi State recently/ According to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, this development…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A SUM of N10 billion in revenue has been lost from the airport tollgates under previous administrations, according to the Federal Government. This revelation was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State government has issued a firm warning to teachers and schools against extending official school hours for fee-paying extra lessons. This directive was announced by the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education,…
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIA’S SENATE has leveled serious accusations against state governors, alleging widespread misappropriation of funds allocated to local government councils. The Senate claims that the local government system, once envisioned as a pillar of grassroots democracy,…
By Joke Kujenya, JKNMedia Reporter EMIRATES AIRLINES announced on Thursday the resumption of its services to Nigeria, effective October 1, 2024, coinciding with Nigeria’s Independence Day anniversary. The airline will use its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to operate a daily service…
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter OSUN STATE Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has commended Globacom’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s development, praising the company’s Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga, Jr., for his unwavering belief in the nation’s potential. Addressing the telecom giant’s team,…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assured investors of the state’s secure investment environment, positioning Delta as a prime destination for business across Nigeria. This declaration was made during the inauguration of the AHL Gas Processing…
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE WORLD Bank has sanctioned 59 Nigerian companies and individuals for their involvement in corrupt practices and procurement offences, as outlined in a recent update on its website titled: ‘World Bank Listing of Ineligible Firms…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government of Nigeria has announced an ambitious goal of generating 10,000 megawatts through the Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project for Nigeria (SPIN) in partnership with the World Bank. The project aims to maximize…
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed his delight at the support from the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), urging the Ijaw Nation to embrace the ongoing celebration of the state’s liberation. Fubara made these remarks…
By Joke Kujenya A SEVERE rainfall accompanied by strong winds early Thursday morning led to a ceiling collapse at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The incident occurred in the Amphitheatre of Oduduwa Hall, where students were attending a…
By Joke Kujenya LABOUR UNIONS, encompassing the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), abruptly exited the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with the Federal Government on Wednesday. This development followed the FG’s proposal of a…
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Executive Council (FEC) has given its nod to the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at securing funds for the ambitious rollout of 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables nationwide. This…
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has applauded the diligent efforts of the expert team behind Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf Project during the reception of the report by the High-Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC) in Abuja. Led by Professor…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter OVERALL INFLATION rate has surged to 33.69% in April 2024, marking a notable increase from the 33.20% recorded in March of the same year, as disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Released in…
By Bola BOLAWOLE EACH TIME some Christians pray against 666 or the mark of the beast, I laugh! If God has said it will happen, it will happen, prayer or no prayer! Otherwise, we make God a liar! The best…
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU, in a virtual inauguration of three landmark gas plants on Wednesday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the energy sector’s investment climate. The projects, which include the expanded AHL Gas Processing Plant, the ANOH…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE RIVERS State Executive Council has greenlit a monumental infrastructure endeavour, approving a substantial contract for the construction of the main Trans-Kalabari Road project, set to transform transportation in the region. Valued at a staggering…
By Joke Kujenya A FEDERAL Capital Territory High Court in Abuja granted bail to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, in the sum of N300 million on Wednesday. JKNewsMedia reports that this decision…
By Joke Kujenya GODWIN EMEFIELE, the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), faced the FCT High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, where he was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Emefiele pleaded not…
By Joke Kujenya FIFA has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking 16-team Women’s Club World Cup, set to debut in January-February 2026. This significant decision emerged from the recent FIFA Council meeting, held during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand,…
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru-Jos, has been advised to formulate effective policies to tackle Nigeria’s current challenges. Addressing participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of NIPSS, led by Air…
Thank you so much. This is encouraging.