By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia NIGERIA’s OUTDATED tax policies have taken centre stage as the Governors’ Forum and the Presidential Tax Reform Committee deliberated extensively on 16 January 2025. The meeting focused on aligning fiscal policies with international standards to foster economic stability and equitable resource distribution. T...
ByJKNewsMedia PROPOSALS TO limit Nigerian student loans to “high-demand” courses have sparked criticism from education stakeholders, who argue the move will deepen inequality and undermine intellectual diversity. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has labelled the policy discriminatory, stating it prioritises pro...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GROWING CONCERNS over staff security and operational infrastructure dominated discussions as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) defended its 2025 budget proposal before the National Assembly. ‘ The agency is requesting increased funding to address inadequate personnel accommodati...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to three distinguished Nigerians, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mr. Fola Adeola, and Mr. Kola Adesina, on being awarded honourary doctorate degrees by the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The accolades were conferred during UNILAG’s 55th convocation c...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO combat climate change have highlighted the need for collaboration between nations. At the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu joined the global discourse, showcasing his commitment to addressing climate imperatives and advancing sustainable developme...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONERNS OVER poor infrastructure quality have spurred the Delta State Government into action. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has intensified road inspections, issuing stern warnings to contractors and site engineers over substandard work. During his inspection of the 6.5km Achalla-Ibusa Road, the Gover...
By Banji Ojewale JANUARY 17, 2025, would have marked the 41st natal anniversary of Solomon Kayode Ojewale, the young man who was beginning to be noticed as a regular name in Nigeria’s vast media space, online and main view. He was a migratory writer. One time he’d be in The Guardian, The Punch, The Nation, […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SOME NIGERIAN professionals are noted to be making waves globally as six distinguished scientists and engineers of Nigerian descent have been honoured among 400 recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States. President Joe Bid...
By Emele Onu, Bloomberg Report A YEAR after an eyewatering slide against the dollar, the naira is enjoying a rare run of stability, and analysts expect it to last. Nigeria’s battered currency has lost 70% against the greenback since foreign exchange controls were relaxed in 2023, including a steep depreciation 12 months ago. But its [&hellip...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ON WEDNESDAY, Nigerians observed the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day with solemn ceremonies nationwide to honour soldiers who paid the ultimate price defending the country’s sovereignty and global peace. The main event took place at the National Arcade in Abuja, with dignitaries, military personnel...
