By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SWEEPING LEADERSHIP changes have taken effect across Nigeria’s federal universities as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reconstitutes governing councils and appoints new leadership at key institutions. The University of Abuja has been renamed Yakubu Gowon University as part of the reforms. These changes ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s PUSH to curb greenhouse gas emissions has gained momentum with a major reduction in routine gas flaring from offshore oil fields. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P) announced it has achiev...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SUBSTANDARD PROJECTS in Delta State will no longer go unnoticed, as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed political appointees to lead the charge in exposing contractors who fail to deliver quality work. He stressed that reporting such infractions would help enforce accountability and improve go...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SECURING FUNDING for Nigeria’s critical minerals value chain has taken a significant step forward with the establishment of a dedicated study facility. The Global Council for Critical Minerals, a specialised branch of the UN-backed Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), has provided financial suppo...
By JKNewsMedia FINANCIAL BARRIERS continue to hinder access to quality education for many brilliant students in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. To bridge this gap, Accugas Limited, a subsidiary of Savannah Energy PLC, has awarded full university scholarships to 50 students as part of the Savannah Energy Education and Internship Training (SE...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE EXCHANGE rate between the naira and the US dollar appeared steady mid-week, with the local currency trading at N1,605/$1 in the parallel market on February 5, 2025. Reports note that this followed a brief period of fluctuation earlier in the week, offering a glimpse of relative stability in the ...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern NEED TO tackle Nigeria’s healthcare workforce shortage have led to President Bola Tinubu approving an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare professionals from 60 to 65 years. He said the decision aims to curb brain drain, enhance knowledge transfer, and strengthen healthcare deliv...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNewsMedia Reporter MASSIVE DRUD interceptions in Abuja have exposed the scale of illicit trafficking in Nigeria’s capital, with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seizing narcotics worth N815.8 million between January and December 2024. The crackdown resulted in multiple arrests and ongoing pro...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ESCALATING DRUG abuse and illicit trafficking remain critical concerns in Nigeria, driving a renewed commitment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in tackling these challenges. The international body has reaffirmed it...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter SMALL AND Medium Scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria face numerous challenges, from limited access to funding to a lack of structured business support. Fidelity Bank has launched a dedicated physical facility, the Fidelity SME Hub, to address these issues and equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, training, and ...
