By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State Government has affirmed the right of citizens to protest ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations in August. In a similar vein, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerian youths to engage constructively with the government to find lasting solutions to the nation’s pr...
By JKNMedia  A NEW lottery service called Glo Flex Win offers subscribers the chance to win cash rewards by answering trivia questions. Participants face questions ranging from general knowledge to pop culture. Subscribers earn points with each correct answer, increasing their chances of winning big rewards. This lottery aims to foster camara...
By Joke Kujenya THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Sulaiman Jimoh, a notorious drug cartel leader in Mushin, Lagos. Known as Temo, the 57-year-old kingpin had eluded capture for years. Jimoh’s arrest came after a fierce standoff between his armed gang and NDLEA operatives. For two years, NDLEA has seized large ...
By Joke Kujenya A FALSE letter claiming former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died on July 23, 2024, went viral online. The letter, allegedly from Carter’s office, sparked rumours of his death. The post’s creator later admitted to Reuters that the letter was a fabrication. A spokesperson for the Carter Center confirmed the letter is fake. [...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 26.75 percent from 26.25 percent. This decision aims to address the surging inflation in the country. Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the new rate after the committee’s 296th meeting in Abuja. Nigeria’s inflation ra...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN Senate has passed the new minimum wage bill, raising the national minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000. The bill, introduced at the request of President Bola Tinubu, completed all three readings in just one hour on Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele led the debate. He stated t...
By Joke Kujenya OF THE 164 World Trade Organization (WTO) member states, 58 have supported a proposal from the African Group to re-elect Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General. The proposal, made during a WTO General Council meeting on July 22, urges the initiation of the reappointment process soon. Adebayo Thomas, Director of Press and Publi...
By Elizabeth Ikegima, JKNMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SHERIFF Oborevwori’s urban renewal plans are now delivering visible results across Delta State’s urban centers, according to a statement issued by his press unit. The Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, reiterated this on Monday in Warri. He spoke after inspec...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE AFRICA Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2024 will feature Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, and Jeffrey Sachs from Columbia University. This summit, organized by the Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations, will take place on July 25th and 26th at the Eko Convention C...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter OVER THE past three years, Fidelity Bank (FB) Plc has achieved an average annual profit increase of 64%. This growth underscores its position as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing banks. The bank’s customer base and assets have expanded rapidly, with the total balance sheet size increasing from N2.1 trill...
