By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO transform tertiary education in Africa are set to take center stage as the British Council announces the 2024 Going Global Africa Regional Conference. The event, themed “Building Sustainable and Relevant Tertiary Education Institutions and Systems in Africa,” will run from November 26 to 28, 2024, at the T...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has introduced the Utapate crude oil blend to the global market, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s crude oil production and revenue generation efforts. The launch occurred at the Argus European Crude Conference in London, highlighting Nigeria’s push for economic growth throu...
By Elizabeth Ikeghina, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Delta State THE DECLINING state of Nigeria’s print media took center stage as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged journalists to prioritize truthful reporting and promote unity. Speaking at the 30th-anniversary celebration of The Pointer newspaper in Asaba, the governor challenged the media to consoli...
By JKNewsMedia PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has sought National Assembly approval for a N1.767 trillion ($2.209 billion) external loan to address the N9.7 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget. This proposal accompanies the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for 2025-2027, along with an amendment bill to enhance th...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia THE RISING global challenges of hunger and poverty took center stage at the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as President Bola Tinubu endorsed the newly launched Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. Championed by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the alliance promis...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ESCALATING problem of substance abuse and drug trafficking in Nigeria demands a collective societal effort, according to Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Addressing the Island Club Business Forum in ...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO promote financial literacy among Nigerian students reached a significant milestone with a programme designed to inspire young minds about the importance of savings and prudent financial habits. Polaris Bank announced it has just concluded a nationwide initiative with an impactful session at Government Day Secondary Sc...
EFFORTS TO smuggle large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids to destinations including the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, and Qatar have been intercepted in a series of well-coordinated operations by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The agency successfully thwarted multiple attempts at the Murtala Muhammed Inte...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has mandated DisCos to provide new meters at no cost to customers, emphasizing compliance with regulatory guidelines. This follows Nigerians raising concerns about electricity distribution companies (DisCos) requiring customers to pay for outdated...
By Emeka Monye EARLIER THIS week, I read a piece by one Sunny Igboanugo faulting Nigeria’s football international, Victor Oshimhen after the latter reacted to how one of his childhood friends failed to show appreciation for financial assistance of five thousand United Kingdom pounds. Part of the statement reads: “Victor Osimhen: &#...
