By Joke Kujenya THE LATEST meeting of Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has been concluded, spanning May 13th and 14th, 2024, with a series of far-reaching decisions aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s economy and enhancing its infrastructure. These decisions, ratified after extensive deliberations, encompass policies and projects inte...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has taken a decisive step regarding tollgate fees at the nation’s airports. In a meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, it was unanimously agreed that there will be no more exemptions for high-ranking offic...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter FOLLOWING an extensive session on Tuesday, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed the establishment of a tripartite committee aimed at overhauling the visa approval mechanism for foreign investors and tourists. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, unveiled the pivotal ...
By Joke Kujenya MINISTER OF Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has highlighted inadequate funding and insecurity as significant hurdles hindering the progress of solid minerals development in Nigeria. In a bid to address these challenges, Alake has called upon the Senate to increase funding for the ministry, thereby enhancing its capa...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has brought to the fore a significant issue which he said has been shadowing his administration. He said it is the formidable debt left behind by the previous government. He made the disclosure during the inauguration ceremony of the reconstructed 10.89KM Aleto-Og...
By Joke Kujenya DURING the commemoration of the 2024 Girls in Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Day in Lagos on Thursday, Globacom, a leading telecommunications company, issued a resounding call to schoolgirls nationwide, urging them to boldly aspire to leadership roles in the face of challenges. Mrs. Kemi Fadipe, representing Gl...
By Joke Kujenya THE GOVERNOR of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has indicated the institution’s commitment to maintaining high interest rates until inflation recedes, relying on orthodox policies to achieve this goal. In an interview with the Financial Times, Cardoso, who chairs the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), em...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter ANNOUNCING a paradigm shift in civil service remuneration, the Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed plans on Monday to introduce a wage system tied to employee productivity. Under this proposed framework, individuals at the same job level could potentially earn varying salaries, reflecting their respe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter IN A MOVE that underpins the escalating tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his intention to launch an inquiry into the eight-year tenure of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. This announcement comes amid a simmering political crisis that shows no signs of abating. Fubara made t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE DELTA State Government commenced the demolition of illegal structures situated on lands belonging to Dennis Osadebay University in Anwai-Asaba, marking a significant crackdown on land encroachment. Led by Chief Frank Omare, the State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands spearheaded the demoliti...
