By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s TRADE surplus reached N6.95 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 6.60% increase from the N6.52 trillion recorded in the first quarter. This positive shift highlights the country’s strengthening economic performance. The latest figures come shortly after Nigeria’s domestic bond issuance saw ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE government has pledged to provide six-gun boats to enhance security along its waterways, specifically targeting sea piracy. This move aims to curb the recurring threats faced by travelers, particularly in the Bonny Island waterway, which has seen a rise in criminal activities. Governor Simi...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended seven individuals involved in the illegal trade of petroleum products in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Three boats loaded with Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) were also seized by the authorities during the operation. The arrests occurred in th...
By Joke Kujenya BRITISH MONARCH, King Charles III hosts Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at Buckingham Palace on September 11, in a significant meeting highlighting the strong relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). This visit marks their first encounter since last year’s COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai, and it was initiat...
By Joke Kujenya WITH SEVERE flood devastating Maiduguri, Borno State, creating a significant humanitarian crisis and prompting widespread concern and displacing thousands as well as damaging key infrastructure, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has conveyed his deep sympathy to Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum and the affected resident...
By Joke Kujenya FLOODING IN Borno State has reached catastrophic levels, surpassing any seen since 1994. The capital, Maiduguri, has been experiencing severe water overflow that has led to wild animals from the local zoo wandering the streets as the media widely reported. The flooding, caused by the overflow of Alau Dam, has been described [&h...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MATERNITY KITS have been donated to expectant mothers in Aiyetoro, Yaba, :agos, by the Fidelity Bank as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The initiative, under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), aims to ease the financial burden on pregnant women in underserved comm...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A BOLD step has been taken with the launch of SeaBaaS, Africa’s first homegrown core banking system, setting a new milestone in Nigeria’s commercial banking transition. Developed by Peerless, this move signals a new era in digital banking across the continent. By using local expertise and cutting-edg...
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern LEGISLATORS AT the Lagos State House of Assembly have voiced strong support for the proposed Market Authority Bill, which seeks to regulate and organize market operations across the state. During Tuesday’s session, the bill passed its second reading and was referred to the Committee on Local Government for...
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern RISING EDUCATION costs pose a significant challenge to Baytur Rahmah Orphan Foundation’s mission of supporting orphans across Nigeria. The organization notes that in the 2023/2024 session alone, it spent nearly ₦5 million to ensure these children received both education and welfare support. This achi...
