By Bolanle BOLAWOLE HOW DO you dance to the admiration of all Nigerians? Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey said it all in his song/story on “Ketekete” (horse) and its owner: There is nothing you can do to please the entire universe. No matter your efforts and regardless of the success achieved, some will still deride you […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO enhance trade and investment relations between Nigeria and South Africa took a significant step forward on Tuesday. The two nations fully operationalized the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment, an initiative first introduced during President Cyril Ramapho...
By JKNewsMedia LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES and allegations of voter disenfranchisement marred Namibia’s recent presidential election, culminating in the historic election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female president. Nandi-Ndaitwah, representing the ruling SWAPO party, won 57% of the vote, surpassing the required majority. Her c...
By Paul Ejime in Ghana GHANA IS gearing up for its 7th December 2024 general elections as President Nana Akufo-Addo, set to complete his second term on 7th January 2025, assures the nation of a peaceful and credible transition. The president reaffirmed this commitment during a meeting with the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, led by [&hell...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s PROPOSED tax reform bills have sparked heated public debates, with critics spreading misinformation about their implications. Contrary to claims, the bills do not disadvantage any region, destroy agency funding, or suggest the cessation of government bodies like NASENI, TETFUND, and NITDA b...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING HUNGER across Africa continues to strain millions as the United States announced over $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to combat food insecurity and support vulnerable populations. This funding, unveiled during President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola, aims to address the urgent n...
By JKNewsMedia RESIDENTS OF Iyana Ipaja in Lagos now have closer access to Globacom services as the telecom giant launched a premium customer service outlet in the neighbourhood. The new outlet aims to improve customer engagement and provide convenient access to Globacom’s range of products and services. At the event, Alimosho Local Government...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter WIDESPREAD CONSUMER complaints about poor service delivery and exploitative practices have prompted the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to initiate a comprehensive inquiry into key players in Nigeria’s banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. These inqui...
By Joke Kujenya THE ONGOING fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a global priority as communities, governments, and organisations unite to confront the epidemic’s challenges. Marking World AIDS Day 2024, advocates highlight the importance of collective action to sustain and accelerate progress in tackling HIV as a publi...
