By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter PRESIDENT of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a concerted effort to reshape the narrative about Africa in the media landscape, emphasizing the need to highlight the continent’s achievements and potential to counter prevailing negative stereotypes. Speaking ...
By Joke Kujenya DANA AIR, in its response to an ongoing operational audit by regulatory authorities, has announced the termination of several employees. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Ezen, revealed this development in a statement issued on Saturday. The audit, jointly conducted by Dana Air and regulatory bodies...
By Damilare Adeleye, JKNMedia Reporter IN A HISTORIC move, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, designating May 25 as World Football Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the world’s most beloved sport. The decision was met with resounding applause from diplomats gathered in the assem...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State Government has revealed a comprehensive six-month traffic diversion strategy aimed at facilitating the rehabilitation of key sections of Adeniji through Falomo Road, encompassing Bourdillon and Queens Drive. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, unveiled this plan in a statemen...
By Joke Kujenya THE ALTERNATIVE Bank Limited (AltBank) has forged a strategic alliance with FoodBank and Sterling One Foundation to spearhead a fundraising drive aimed at generating approximately N20 million in support of hunger alleviation and educational initiatives. It says this collaborative effort resonates with the overarching theme of t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, elucidated that his recent visit to the residential quarters of the State House of Assembly aimed to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the structures’ condition as a move in preparation for potential rehabilitation efforts to restore its livability and ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter ISRAELI AMBASSADOR to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, expressed admiration for the initiatives spearheaded by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during a recent courtesy visit to the State House in Abuja, highlighting programmes focusing on women and youth empowerment, agriculture, and education, he commen...
By Joke Kujenya THE HOUSE of Representatives, in a decisive move, under the leadership of Tajudeen Abbas, has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cease the implementation of the cybercrime levy with immediate effect. This directive, issued on Thursday, comes in response to concerns raised regarding the compatibility of the CBN’...
By Joke Kujenya FORMER Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has been granted bail in the sum of ₦100 million each to his daughter, and two others, who are facing trial over an alleged fraud amounting to ₦4.135 billion by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The court, presided over by Justice Oriji, mandated the accused […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter MICROSOFT Corporation (MSFT.O) has confirmed its decision to close the Africa Development Centre located in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos. The company said this move, regrettably, is expected to result in job losses for employees based in the country. The centre, which was established in 202...
