By Joke Kujenya GLOBAL LEADERS must confront pressing moral issues that shape today’s world. At the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima urged leaders to take decisive action rather than rely on rhetoric. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation, particularly at a time whe...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE GROWING challenge of misinformation in the Nigerian society has prompted a media initiative to train young female journalists with the skills to tackle this issue effectively. In collaboration with Vanguard Media Limited, the Female Freelancers Network (FFN) is hosting a two-day workshop titled Enga...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Government has expressed its dedication to enhancing civil service operations to align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. This commitment aims to improve service delivery across the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara expressed this vision during a visit from the Head of ...
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern PRIMARY HEALTHCARE Centers (PHCs) in Ogun State in Ogun State face a critical need for better equipment. To address this, the state government is set to disburse grants and facilities to 236 PHC towards enhancing their infrastructure to meet international standards. The move comes as part of a broader init...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE THERE IS a shadowy group of powerful Nigerians once described as the “owners of Nigeria”. They can be counted on our fingertips – not more than five of them. If you add their foot soldiers, then, they may be up to 10 or a dozen. They decide who rules and who does […]
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s EFFORTS to improve mortgage financing and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) received a significant boost. The US Chamber of Commerce pledged $320 million to back initiatives aimed at driving growth in these sectors. This commitment reinforces the administration’s focus on creating investor-friend...
By JKNewsMedia RISING INVESTOR confidence and increased market participation have driven Fidelity Bank’s stock to a significant 20% rise on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. By mid-September, the bank’s shares exceeded the N13 mark. This follows a major fundraising initiative that saw strong demand for both its Public Offer and Rights Issue. ...
By JKNewsMedia ONE OF Nigeria’s prominent digital commercial banks has made a strategic move by appointing a new Board of Directors. This transition at the Polaris Bank signals the bank’s forward-thinking approach and its commitment to staying competitive in the evolving banking landscape. The newly formed 10-member board brings extensiv...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A BUSINESSMAN, previously convicted for drug trafficking, has been caught again at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. Christian Ifeanyi Ogbuji, 48, was apprehended for smuggling 817 wraps of cocaine weighing 19.40 kilograms, valued at N4.656 billion. The drugs were hidden in a b...
By Victor Itodo Abuh THE EDO State governorship election held on the 21st of September 2024, will be remembered as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic extension. In a state known for its dynamic political culture, this election was more than just a contest between the ruling and opposition parties—it was a test of the […]
