By JKNewsMedia RECOGNISED FOR its commitment to impactful community development, Polaris Bank has emerged as a leader in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across Nigeria. At the 18th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, the bank was awarded the “...
By JKNewsMedia FLOOD VICTIMS in Jigawa State have received a significant lifeline following a multimillion-naira donation of relief materials from the Committee of Banks in Nigeria. Penultimate Thursday, a high-level delegation visited Dutse, the state capital, to deliver food items, mattresses, and other essentials to support recovery efforts...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Port Harcourt THE RIVERS state government has announced that the entire state is witnessing a transformative period as Governor Siminalayi Fubara commissions the 3.05Km Kala-Ibiama Road in the Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area last Wednesday. The road, part of the Kala-Ibiama-Epellema Road and Bridge p...
By JKNewsMedia COMMUNITY LEADERS in Delta State have been urged to prioritise mediation and dialogue over confrontation in resolving disputes to foster lasting peace and development. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori delivered this message during a meeting with Presidents-General of communities and kingdoms held on Wednesday in Asaba. Drawing from h...
By JKNewsMedia THIS CHRISTMAS, Lagosians are set for an electrifying music and shopping experience as the Lagos Shopping Festival takes centre stage from December 23 to 25, 2024, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium. The organisers, Chain Reactions Africa, have confirmed an impressive lineup of A-list artistes, including Adekunle Gold...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporters THE NATIONAL Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has called on Nigerians to report cases of extortion during National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment. The Commission reaffirmed that the enrolment process is totally free and any demand for payment is illegal. Dr Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of...
By Joke Kujenya MEDIA REPORTS alleging the Old Port Harcourt Refinery’s shutdown have sparked public concern over Nigeria’s fuel supply. Contrary to claims of halted operations, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed these reports as false and baseless. According to NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communica...
By Gloria Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING CONCERNS over security challenges during the festive season have prompted Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to advocate for enhanced safety measures. The governor urged security agencies to deploy effective strategies to protect lives and property as residents prepare for Christmas celebrations. S...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE TRAGIC incident at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, which claimed several young lives and left many injured, has prompted a strong response from President Bola Tinubu. He expressed deep sorrow over the event, offering his heartfelt condolences to the families, the Government, and the people of Oyo...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO improve the welfare of police officers in Lagos State received a significant boost on Thursday with the launch of a 2,200-unit housing project at Ijeh Police Barracks, Ikoyi. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu notes that the state is taking the bold steps to address the living conditions of police officers with [...
