By JKNewsMedia MOMENTUM IN Nigeria’s diversification efforts continues to build as private-sector initiatives complement government-led programmes aimed at reducing reliance on crude oil. In this landscape, Fidelity Bank Plc said it has reinforced its role in promoting non-oil exports through its flagship platform, the Fidelity Nigeria Intern...
By JKNewsMedia ONE YEAR after its launch, SeaBaas, the core banking system designed and built in Africa, has processed more than two billion transactions, according to Sterling Bank Limited (SBL). The bank reported that the platform reduced processing times by about 60 percent and drove a 66 percent increase in customer adoption within its fi...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s ECONOMY recorded an early breakthrough as the 2025 revenue target was surpassed in August, President Bola Tinubu announced in Abuja. He attributed the achievement to economic reforms deliberately focused on stimulating the non-oil sector, noting that the bulk of the revenue was generated outside crude oil earnings. T...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE FEDERAL Government has acknowledged that several Nigerian diplomatic and consular missions abroad are struggling with financial and operational setbacks, including unpaid staff salaries, outstanding rent, and debts owed to service providers. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Aff...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter BIDS TO host the 2030 Commonwealth Games have been formally submitted by Nigeria and India, the Commonwealth Sport Federation confirmed on Monday, signalling renewed momentum for the multi-sport event after months of uncertainty. The governing body announced that the deadline for submissions closed on 3...
By JKNewsMedia PRESIDENT BOLA Ahmed Tinubu has directed the recall of Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), following recent management changes within the agency. According to the statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, dated 2 Septe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FRESH MOMENTUM in international diplomacy unfolded in Abuja as Nigeria and Colombia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, diplomacy, and culture. The signing took place during the Nigeria-Colombia Bilateral Meeting and B...
By JKNewsMedia PRICES OF the precious metal briefly climbed to a record high on Tuesday, driven by mounting expectations of a United States (US) interest-rate cut and concerns over the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Bullion for immediate delivery advanced as much as 0.9 percent to reach $3,508 an ounce, surpassing the previous peak recor...
By JKNewsMedia APPOINTMENTS OF two senior executives, Mr Andy Odeh and Mrs Morenike Adewunmi, into pivotal leadership positions have been announced by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. According to the company, Mr. Odeh will serve as Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO), while Mrs Adewunmi takes on the role of Ch...
By Olufemi Soneye This is a quiet crisis with devastating human costs. Careers are disrupted, families are torn apart, dreams are deferred, and dignity is diminished AT ITS core, this issue is about more than visas. It is about fairness, reciprocity, and human dignity. Nigerians deserve to know why their travel rights are being revoked. [&hel...
