By JKNewsMedia RESIDENTS OF Iyana Ipaja in Lagos now have closer access to Globacom services as the telecom giant launched a premium customer service outlet in the neighbourhood. The new outlet aims to improve customer engagement and provide convenient access to Globacom’s range of products and services. At the event, Alimosho Local Government...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter WIDESPREAD CONSUMER complaints about poor service delivery and exploitative practices have prompted the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to initiate a comprehensive inquiry into key players in Nigeria’s banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. These inqui...
By Joke Kujenya THE ONGOING fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a global priority as communities, governments, and organisations unite to confront the epidemic’s challenges. Marking World AIDS Day 2024, advocates highlight the importance of collective action to sustain and accelerate progress in tackling HIV as a publi...
EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION of sugary drinks and the prevalence of single-use plastics (SUPs) pose significant threats to public health and the environment in Nigeria, experts have warned. The issue was spotlighted during a webinar organised by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), titled “SSB and Climate Change...
By JKNewsMedia THE 2024 Governance Accountability and Transparency Index (G.A.T.I) has recognised Delta State among the top 10 Nigerian states demonstrating exceptional transparency and accountability. The index, a project of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers (G.O.M.E.P) Nigeria, assessed the performance of all 36 states through...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ENHANCED TRAINING towards tackling international drug trafficking has been emphasised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). At the close of a two-week programme sponsored by the German government held at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, the training drew 23 officers from various depart...
By JKNewsMedia THE LAGOS State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has inaugurated new porta cabin offices across Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, Lagos Television premises, and the LASAA warehouse. This initiative aims to streamline outdoor advertising regulation, improve accessibility for clien...
By Gold Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING VISA rejection rates and costly fees continue to define the experience of Nigerian applicants to the United Kingdom (UK). Over ₦68 billion was generated by the British government from processing 225,000 visa applications from Nigerians between June 2023 and June 2024, despite increasing denial rates a...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has credited federal approval for Nigeria Customs facilities in the state. He described it as a significant step towards enhancing the state’s industrial potential. He spoke at the 38th Akesan Day celebration in Ikenne Local Government. The governor outlined infrastru...
Source: Bloomberg FRENCH ENERGY major TotalEnergies SE may greenlight a $750 million gas project in Nigeria next year, potentially signaling that Nigeria’s efforts to revive investment in its hydrocarbon production are making progress. Earlier this year, the French company approved an investment of about $500 million in a joint venture w...
