By Joke Kujenya  RECENT WHITE House restrictions on Associated Press (AP) reporters have sparked backlash from major press freedom organisations, raising concerns over media access and the erosion of journalistic independence. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), alongside a coalition o...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ACCESS TO reliable electricity remains a major challenge in many rural communities across Nigeria, hindering economic growth and social development. To address this, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving energy access, particularly in underserved regions, with the commissioni...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE DIRECTOR-General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for urgent government protection of her life following multiple death threats against her and agency officials. She alerted that criminal networks involved in counterfei...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ECONOMIC POLICIES under President Bola Tinubu’s administration took centre stage at the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Discussions also focused on the trajectory of ongoing reforms, with party leaders and governors citing data t...
By JKNewsMedia ACCESS TO car ownership in Nigeria has received a major boost as Stanbic IBTC Bank and Autochek have disbursed over ₦4 billion in vehicle financing since August 2024. The partnership, which integrates banking expertise with automotive technology, has made purchasing vehicles more accessible to Nigerians. Currently, ₦1 billion i...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE OPERATOR of DStv and GOtv, MultiChoice Nigeria, faces backlash over another subscription fee hike, sparking concerns among consumers. Towards this end, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned the company to justify the latest increase, which takes effect o...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PETROL PRICES have dropped as Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its ex-depot rate from N890 to N825 per litre, offering relief to consumers across Nigeria. The company said the revised pricing takes effect from 27th February 2025. Under the new structure, MRS Holdings stations will sell at N860 per...
By JKNewsMedia STRONGER PROFESSIONAL alliances in Nigeria’s financial sector took centre stage as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) engaged Union Bank in discussions on collaboration and professional growth. A delegation from ICAN visited Stallion Plaza, the bank’s head office, to explore opportunities for partnership a...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter TOLLING BEGINS on Ogun’s Rebuilt Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway March 24 Motorists using the Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway will begin paying tolls from Monday, March 24, 2025, as the Ogun State Government rolls out a structured tolling system for the 14.7 km highway. Governor Dapo Abiodun said h...
By Joke Kujenya HIDDEN HEALTHCARE costs have long burdened American patients, allowing hospitals and insurance companies to profit while families struggle with unpredictable medical expenses. The latest executive order mandates full transparency in healthcare pricing, ensuring patients receive clear and accurate cost information before treatm...
