By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State Government on Wednesday debunked a viral fake news circulating on social media, stating emphatically that the State has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by the end of July. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for ...
By Paul Ejime WORRIED ABOUT the poor state of learning in Africa, “with nine out of 10 children unable to read with understanding or do basic maths by the age of ten,” African leaders and education stakeholders have called for an actionable Strategic Plan to prioritize Foundational Learning as the bedrock of education, human development [&hell...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth in 2024, lowering it to 3.1 percent. The reduction follows weaker-than-expected growth in the first quarter of the year. In its July 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO), released on Tuesday, the IMF attribut...
By Joke Kujenya THE GLOBAL economy is projected to grow by 3.2% in 2024, maintaining the forecast from the April 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. JKNewsMedia reports that the growth rate is expected to slightly increase to 3.3% in 2025. This stability comes despite initial year activities narrowing the output divergence among various ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has congratulated Professor Olatunji Dare on his 80th birthday, highlighting his remarkable contributions to journalism. Professor Dare, a respected journalist and academic, has played a significant role in shaping public discourse in Nigeria and beyond. Tinubu praised Dare, former Chairman of the Editoria...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT OF the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has criticized Nigeria’s decision to permit extensive food importation. He warns this policy risks undermining the country’s agricultural sector. Adesina voiced his concerns following the announcement by Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture, Abuba...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter SENATE PRESIDENT Godswill Akpabio has emphasized the urgent need for Plateau State to bolster its town planning laws in response to a recent building collapse that resulted in tragic fatalities. His remarks came during a courtesy call by Governor Caleb Mutfwang and a delegation of traditional rulers at ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter TO ADDRESS the accommodation challenges faced by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the approval of N5 billion for the construction of a new permanent orientation camp. The proposed site, to be cited in Agbowa within the Ikorodu Division,...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO Abiodun of Ogun State has assured shop owners affected by a destructive fire at Oba Lipede International Market in Abeokuta of the government’s support to recover from the losses incurred. The fire, which occurred on Saturday night, ravaged several shops selling fabrics, food items, tail...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter TO ADVANCE the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the Sterling One Foundation (SOF) announced a strategic collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to host the third Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS). Set to take place on July 25-26, 2024, at the Eko Convention Center...
