By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s BORROWING landscape has revealed a dominant reliance on microfinance banks (MFBs), despite a noticeable drop in borrower numbers. Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that 95.66% of all bank debtors as of September 2024 were tied to MFBs, cementing their critical ...
Al HUMPHREY Onyanabo,aka, The Storyteller, a renowned journalist, author and publisher of the online news platform, www.nigeria360.com.ng, has been honoured as a Global Peace Ambassador. This prestigious recognition is a testament to his tireless efforts in promoting peace, justice, and humanity through his writing and community initiatives. A...
By Al Humphrey Onyanabo THE STORYTELLER Awards, an initiative of www.nigeria360.com.ng, has nominated Governor Siminlayi Fubara of Rivers State as its Man of the Year 2025. This prestigious recognition comes as Governor Fubara celebrates his 50th birthday, marking a significant milestone in his life and career. The Storyteller Awards honours o...
By JKNewsMedia A SURGE in the use of technology to enforce traffic laws in Lagos State has shown significant results. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) revealed that its Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices captured 20,000 vehicles violating traffic regulations in 2024. This achievement highlights the agency’s strides...
By Joke Kujenya MALARIA, a disease that once devastated populations in Georgia, has now been declared eradicated from the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Georgia as malaria-free, making it one of 45 countries and one territory to achieve this status. This milestone underscores decades of sustained investment in heal...
By Joke Kujenya AN ALARMING surge in cholera outbreaks globally has drawn attention to the severe impact of conflict, mass displacement, natural disasters, and climate change. These factors have aggravated the spread of cholera in vulnerable regions, especially in rural and flood-affected areas with poor infrastructure and limited healthcare ...
By JKNewsMedia THE ESTABLISHMENT of the Nigeria Solid Minerals Corporation is poised to significantly transform the country’s mining sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, revealed these plans during a meeting with the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, HE Jonny Baxter, at the Ministry’s office on...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s FOREIGN reserves fell below the critical $40 billion mark for the first time since June 2024, dropping to $39.991 billion on 23 January 2025. This marked a decrease from $40.035 billion recorded on 20 January 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Economic analysts...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ILLICIT DRUGS hidden in a duvet and destined for the United Kingdom (UK) were on Saturday intercepted at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) discovered six parcels of synthetic cannabis, Loud, weighing 3.50kg during routi...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s PERSISTENT need for seamless identity verification and improved access to government and private sector services has led to the unveiling of an advanced multi-purpose biometric identity card by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The new card, announced in Abuja during a m...
