By Victor Itodo Abuh IN RECENT years, the debate over student loans in Nigeria has intensified, with the government proposing loans as a solution to the financial barriers hindering access to higher education. While this may seem like a step in the right direction, it is crucial to recognize that student loans are not a […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia THE OGUN State government announced new appointments to several non-statutory boards on Thursday. Governor Dapo Abiodun named members to lead the Ogun Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), Ogun State Agricultural and Multipurpose Credit Agency (OSAMCA), Plantgate Limited, and the Ogun State Alternative Medicin...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ANY OUT-of-court settlement by Dozzy Group, led by Chief Daniel Chukwudozie, regarding Chief Cletus Ibeto and his companies on an ongoing N4.8 billion fraud case at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, has been firmly denied. Contrary to claims made by the Ibeto Group, Dozzy Oil & Gas Limited [&h...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu arrived in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations. His plane touched down at the Presidential Wing of Malabo International Airport at 2:07 p.m., where Prime Minister Manuela Roka Botey warmly welcomed him. Immediately upo...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE OGUN State government has introduced a health insurance scheme tailored for workers in the formal sector, including civil servants, public servants, and employees in the organized private sector. This initiative aligns with the 2024 Public Service Week, emphasizing the state’s commitment to impro...
By Joke Kujenya RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged to maintain a relentless focus on delivering quality governance, despite facing political distractions. He emphasized that his administration remains committed to fulfilling the expectations of the people, ensuring their well-being through the provision of essential infrastruc...
By Joke Kujenya MRS DIDI Esther Walson-Jack has officially taken over as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. She succeeds Folasade Yemi-Esan, who retired on August 13, 2024. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore her in during the Federal Executive Council meeting on August 12. This marked the beginning of her tenure. […]
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA IS on the brink of a historic leadership transition in its judiciary, as the Supreme Court’s most senior justice is set to assume the role of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This anticipated appointment will make her the second woman in the nation’s history to hold this prestigious position, following Justice […]...
By David Adenekan YES, GOVERNMENT has to come from the bottom to the top, and not the other way round; a classic example of how in true federalism the local government should run. In United States of America (USA), this fact is glaringly demonstrated. Also, the multiplier effects of a true grassroot democracy are unimaginable. […]
By Bola BOLAWOLE LAST WEEK, in the middle of the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protests, an assemblage of eminent Nigerians visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential villa in Abuja with propositions on how to move the country forward. Quite expectedly, they were well received by the president who acceded to their request for a visit, flung [...
