By Owei Lakemfa ALIKO DANGOTE has become the first African-born billionaire to reach and surpass a $30 billion net worth. This October, 2025, with a new valuation gain of $430 million, he achieved a net worth of $30.3 billion. But his on-going quixotic contestations with the Nigerian Constitution and the United Nations Universal Declaration of...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent MAJOR ANTI-narcotics action uncovered 70 parcels of cocaine ingeniously concealed inside cocoa butter body cream containers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confirmed that the consignment, bound for London in th...
By JKNewsMedia EXPANDING BUSINESS opportunities and strengthening regional commerce took centre stage as Polaris Bank reaffirmed its commitment to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) through the commissioning of the new Everyday Supermarket store in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The initiative marks another stride in the bank’s drive to promo...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO SAFEGUARD aquatic ecosystems and prevent environmental degradation across Nigeria, the Basel Coordinating Centre for the Africa Region (BCCCAfrica), Nigeria Chapter, has trained more than 300 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to lead a nationwide campaign against plastic pollution. The tra...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE (“ON THE LORD’S DAY” column, every Sunday in Sunday Tribune newspaper). …even as Gov. Oyebanji flags off historic Ekiti Ring Road project Last Monday, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, where the maverick Nyesom Wike bear rule, was shut down by protesters demanding the immediate and unconditiona...
By Joke Kujenya PCKED WITH fibre, antioxidants, and natural sugars, the crisp, juicy fruit known for keeping doctors away continues to earn its place as a dietary staple worldwide. Nutrition experts report that regular consumption supports healthy digestion, strengthens heart function, aids weight management, and lowers the risk of chronic il...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent DRIVE TOWARDS strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare financing structure advanced this weekend as the Federal Government announced an upward review of the National Health Insurance (NHI) capitation fee from N750 to N1,450 per person. The new rate, according to authorities, forms part of broader ref...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES (US) President Donald Trump departed Washington on Friday for a multi-nation tour across Asia, embarking on a high-stakes diplomatic mission expected to influence global trade, regional peace, and strategic alliances. The White House described the trip as a critical step in advancing US interests in Asia, particu...
By Joke Kujenya ABOUT TO be introduced for implementation, Nigeria’s new tax reform is designed to make life easier for both citizens and businesses. It simplifies taxes, reduces duplication, and ensures fairness, said Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFPTRC). Come January 2026, under the new ...
By Joke Kujenya PAINFUL BUT necessary adjustments in Nigeria’s tax system are beginning to yield measurable results as the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFPTRC) Chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, said the government advances a sweeping national tax overhaul designed to simplify levies, cut corporate rates, and promote fairness. ...
