By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AMID ECONOMIC turbulence and heightened customer concerns following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s January intervention, the financial sector has witnessed significant shifts. Despite these challenges, Union Bank has reported a profit before tax of ₦79.8 billion for the first half of 2024,...
By Precious Johnson, JKNewsMedia Intern GLOBAL THOUGHT leaders in coaching will convene on 10 and 11 October 2024 to discuss the latest trends in coaching and leadership at a virtual event. The International Coaching Expo (ICE) will focus on “Empowering Change Agents: Coaching for Sustainable Impact,” exploring ways to enhance coaching practic...
By Favour Victor, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE OYO State Government has started compensating property owners affected by development projects along the Ajia Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara Local Government Area. On Monday, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, announced the commencement of these payments dur...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a record net profit of N3.297 trillion for the financial year ending December 2023. This represents a 28% increase from the N2.548 trillion profit reported in 2022, marking the highest profit in the company’s 46-year history. ...
By Joke Kujenya RUDN UNIVERSITY, Russia, successfully hosted a professional training programme in partnership with Kwara State University (KWASU), Ilorin. The event, running from August 12th to 15th, provided free training to participants, focusing on academic writing, research publication, and entrepreneurial journalism. The programme attract...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed strong commitment to completing the reconstruction of the 16.5-kilometer Rumuokurusi-Igbo-Etche Road within the next three months. This road has been a significant challenge for both residents and motorists, causing frustration due to its poor condit...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SOME DISTINGUISHED Nigerians were celebrated at the 2024 West Africa Icon Awards in Abuja on Saturday, August 17. Among the honourees were Paul Ejime, an acclaimed journalist and governance communications specialist, and Bash Ali, a former World Boxing Champion. Darlington Momoh Umoru, Editor-in-Chief of...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter TELECOMMUNICATION USERS seeking more value for their data can now access unlimited streaming of video content, thanks to the launch of WiFlix. The new service offers Globacom subscribers access to over 30,000 hours of content from providers such as Wanner Media, Dolby, Sony Pictures, and others. WiFl...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE NIGERIA’s SECOND arm of government, the Legislature, is in the eye of the storm again! Tongues keep wagging the National Assembly basically on two issues that keep recurring. The first has to do with its salaries, allowances, emoluments and perquisites, which many believe are out of this world and out of tune […]
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu will leave Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, on Monday, August 19, for a trip to France. A brief statement from his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, did not provide any details on the purpose of the visit or the expected date of the president’s return. “President Bola Tinubu will embark on […]
