By Attahiru M. Jega AS HAS happened in many countries, we need to interrogate the concepts of governance, bad governance, good governance, and what I call good democratic governance, as well as the practical implications of these in the ways and manners by which societies have used the governance processes to create wealth, enable their [&hell...
By Joke Kujenya KEMI BADENOCH has made history as the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom (UK), winning the Conservative leadership race against Robert Jenrick. Her victory follows a critical time for the Conservatives, who suffered their worst election loss under former leader Rishi Sunak, garnering only 24...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS JOURNALISTS in Nigeria continue to face persistent attacks, raising serious concerns about their safety, the International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos, has urged media organizations and stakeholders to collaborate on creating a secure environment for reporters across the country. The IPC said this...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’S NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a safety alert on October 31, 2024, concerning a batch of NIVEA BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-on deodorant. The agency assures Nigerian customers that the product in contention is not available or sold in the country, but locally available...
By JKNewsMedia CUSTOMERS OF MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB) in Nigeria can now enjoy an additional 10% data on recharges starting from N1,000, a benefit valid for 30 days with a rollover option. This move reinforces MoneyMaster PSB’s commitment to empowering Nigerians with better financial and digital access options. The incenti...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONCERNS OVER Nigeria’s proposed tax reform bills have prompted the National Economic Council (NEC) to call for a broader consultation before the legislation moves forward in the National Assembly. The bills, which aim to streamline Nigeria’s complex tax system, were created to improve compliance, re...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced it has launched a multifaceted intervention against exploitative practices in Nigeria’s marketplace. He said it reveals widespread manipulation of food prices, unclear procedures around prepaid meter replacements, and troubl...
By JKNewsMedia REPORTING A significant financial setback, Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Nigeria has revealed an after-tax loss of N514.9 billion for the first nine months of 2024, mainly driven by foreign exchange losses and the naira’s depreciation. The mobile operator’s report shows that without the currency impact, its profit would have be...
By JKNewsMedia NIGERIA HAS secured a major boost in its quest to become an artificial intelligence (AI) leader, following Google’s announcement of a N2.8 billion ($1.7 million) grant to support AI and digital talent development. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) confirmed that the grant, part of G...
By Babafemi Ojudu I RECENTLY traveled to Lagos to visit a former staff member who had suffered a stroke. He was very dear to me during his time as our Chief Photographer, and he once risked his life to protect me. When Abacha’s regime was hunting down media critics, charging them with “accessory after the […]
