By Joke Kujenya A TORRENTIAL downpour early Wednesday morning left Lagos residents stranded in their homes and streets flooded, causing severe disruption across the state. The rain, which began around 3.00a.m., led to significant flooding and gridlock in diverse areas in the metropolis including Olopo Meji, Third Mainland Bridge, Ikeja, Ibeju-...
By Bola BOLAWOLE WHILE MARKING his second June 12 or Democracy Day last June 12, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu tried to remember the labours of our heroes’ past, so that their sacrifices may not appear to have been in vain. Good as his intentions were, he, nonetheless, stepped on toes. He did not remember […]
By Adémólá Òrúnbon IN THE Nigerian media space, the term “brown envelope” has become synonymous with corruption and unethical practices. It refers to the practice of journalists accepting bribes or “envelopes” filled with money or other incentives in exchange for favourable coverage or silence on certain issues. This cu...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter CHALLENGES IN financing Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) will take center stage at the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), thanks to a new partnership with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN). The summit, scheduled for July 25-26, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, aims to ...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported a remarkable increase in rail transportation metrics for the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a substantial rise in both passenger and cargo movement. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the total number of passengers who traveled by rail surged to 675,293, ...
TO RECOGNIZE and reward exceptional employee performance, the Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) has promoted 337 staff members across various departments. During a recent town hall meeting, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Yetunde Oni, UBN, emphasized the bank’s dedication to fostering a culture of excellence and growth. Oni p...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIA Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced a forecast of thunderstorms and heavy rains spanning three days, starting Wednesday. Released on Tuesday in Abuja, the weather outlook predicts significant weather activity across various regions in the country. Morning thunderstorms on Wednesday are anticipated over Jigaw...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE OYO State Government urges residents to remain vigilant, maintain good sanitation, and adopt preventive measures to combat the spread of cholera. Commissioner for Environment, Arc. Abdulmoheed Mogbonjubola, issued this call on Monday in Ibadan. Mogbonjubola lamented that the World Health Organization ...
By Joke Kujenya A STATE of emergency has been declared on crude oil production in Nigeria by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd, aiming to increase output and grow reserves. Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mele Kyari announced the initiative at the 23rd Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in [&hel...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter PARTNERING WITH the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), a tree planting initiative for environmental restoration kicked off at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The event, held at the university’s council chamber, received accolades from Prof. Olumide Banjo, repre...
