By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING CONCERNS about the impact of recent telecommunications tariff adjustments have prompted regulatory agencies to ramp up oversight. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, guaranteeing co...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s POWER Minister, Adebayo Adelabu has clarified misconceptions about the N8 billion allocation in the Ministry of Power’s 2025 budget which had initially stirred debate, with some alleging it was earmarked for sensitising Nigerians to pay electricity bills. However, the Minister ...
By JKNewsMedia MOUTING PRESSURE over unpaid pension rights has seen the Federal Government release an additional N22 billion to partially settle accrued benefits for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) disbursed the funds as part of the 2024 Appropriation for the p...
By JKNewsMedia THE CRITICAL shortage of accommodation for Nigerian Army personnel has received a major boost with the commissioning of a new barracks in Abuja by President Bola Tinubu. The facility, named “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks,” includes residential quarters for officers, soldiers, and their families, alongside modern amenities such as ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia THE INADEQUACY of funding for Nigeria’s steel sector has prompted the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Steel Development to demand an upward revision of the Ministry of Steel Development’s 2025 budget. The call follows the ministry’s presentation of its initial budget of N24 billion, far below its reque...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO Abiodun has announced progress in the establishment of a Naval Base at Ode-Omi in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. He said the state has allocated land for the project, waiving billions in dues and forwarding the Certificate of Occupancy (CoO) to the Nigerian Navy headquarters. S...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Delta PROMPT PAYMENTS to contractors has been described as driving the swift execution of road projects across Delta State, as the government maintains its focus on delivering quality infrastructure. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration has prioritised the timely settlement of project bills ...
By JKNewsMedia A WAVE of celebration swept through Abuja as subscribers of digital solutions giant Globacom won life-changing prizes in the company’s ongoing Festival of Joy promo. The event showcased Globacom’s commitment to giving back to Nigerians through substantial rewards that ranged from cars and tricycles to household equipment. Amid ...
By JKNewsMedia GROWTH IN Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is evident as Savannah Energy PLC reports notable improvements in its 2024 operations. The British energy company announced a rise in total income to $393.6 million, describing it as a significant leap from 2023’s $289.8 million. Cash collections also saw a boost, reaching $248...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter AIMING TO enhance the quality of professional training in Nigerian universities, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has upgraded several medical-related programmes from Bachelor’s degrees to doctoral status. The NUC says this move is part of a broader effort to align with global educational...
