By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has brought to the fore a significant issue which he said has been shadowing his administration. He said it is the formidable debt left behind by the previous government. He made the disclosure during the inauguration ceremony of the reconstructed 10.89KM Aleto-Og...
By Joke Kujenya DURING the commemoration of the 2024 Girls in Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Day in Lagos on Thursday, Globacom, a leading telecommunications company, issued a resounding call to schoolgirls nationwide, urging them to boldly aspire to leadership roles in the face of challenges. Mrs. Kemi Fadipe, representing Gl...
By Joke Kujenya THE GOVERNOR of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has indicated the institution’s commitment to maintaining high interest rates until inflation recedes, relying on orthodox policies to achieve this goal. In an interview with the Financial Times, Cardoso, who chairs the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), em...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter ANNOUNCING a paradigm shift in civil service remuneration, the Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed plans on Monday to introduce a wage system tied to employee productivity. Under this proposed framework, individuals at the same job level could potentially earn varying salaries, reflecting their respe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter IN A MOVE that underpins the escalating tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his intention to launch an inquiry into the eight-year tenure of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. This announcement comes amid a simmering political crisis that shows no signs of abating. Fubara made t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE DELTA State Government commenced the demolition of illegal structures situated on lands belonging to Dennis Osadebay University in Anwai-Asaba, marking a significant crackdown on land encroachment. Led by Chief Frank Omare, the State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands spearheaded the demoliti...
By David Adenekan TO START WITH, the new directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria that all Point of Sale (POS) outlets/holders must, on or before July 7th, 2024 be registered and incorporated as a business enterprise with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is a welcome development. A great initiative indeed! According to the Central [&hell...
By Joke Kujenya IN THE heart of bustling urban landscapes, a transformative movement is brewing, challenging the status quo of carbon emissions and climate injustice. These urban hubs, responsible for a staggering 75% of global carbon emissions, are not just bearing the brunt of climate change but are also emerging as crucibles of innovation a...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu spearheaded the launch of a multifaceted campaign aimed at fostering inclusive education, skill development, and gender equality across Africa. Dubbed #WeAreEqual, the initiative, led by the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), spans 15 African nations, concen...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a pressing advisory to the Nigerian government, stressing the immediate necessity to eliminate what it terms ‘implicit’ subsidies on electricity and fuel. These subsidies, projected to consume three per cent of the nation’s Gross Domesti...
