By JKNewsMedia CONTINENT-WIDE plans to directly improve the lives of 10 million people by 2030 have been unveiled by Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa Plc. The initiative will be implemented through four central pillars: Financial Empowerment, Education, Environmental Protection, and Digital Inclusion, collectiv...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled Fostering the Future Together, a coalition of nations dedicated to strengthening children’s well-being through education, innovation, and technology. The U.S. First Lady outlined the mission of the initiative as “to ensure that every child can flourish in the digital era.” Sh...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FINDINGS FROM the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have identified poor maintenance and a faulty track switch as the main factors behind the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station. The bureau, in its preliminary report, revealed that several sleepers damaged in a previous inc...
By JKNewsMedia COMMITMENT TO strengthen accountability and drive sustainable development in Kaduna has taken a new turn as the state government and the Gates Foundation signed the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework during the United Nations General Assembly. In a joint statement issued by Fatima Abubakar Alkali, Senior Communications Offi...
By Joke Kujenya EDITORS FROM across the country will gather in Abuja from 3 to 6 November 2025 for the All Nigeria Editors Conference, which President Bola Tinubu will formally declare open. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) confirmed the development in a statement jointly signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha [&...
By JemimahWellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent A CALL for Africa to host the Commonwealth Games for the first time has been made by President Bola Tinubu, who described Nigeria’s 2030 bid as a dream that must be realised. In a statement released on his official X page, the president said hosting the Games in Nigeria would send […]
By Joke Kujenya MOUNTING RISKS from high blood pressure have been highlighted in a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report, which shows millions remain vulnerable due to poor access to essential medicines and weak health systems. The report identifies Nigeria among low-income countries where a significant proportion of the population is in...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has warned loan apps and businesses to desist from harassing or intimidating Nigerians over unpaid debts. The commission stated that it is committed to safeguarding consumers and urged Nigerians to promptly report any form of harassment...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter FEDERAL REVENUE surged to N3.65 trillion in September 2025, representing a 411 percent rise from the N711 billion recorded in May 2023 when the present administration assumed office. The figures were disclosed by Dr Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), during a...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FUNFRAISING TOWARD completion of the National Library realised N20.7 billion, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced while having lunch with the press at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Senator Tinubu said the birthday account, Oluremi@65 Education Fund, will remain open ti...
