By Yomi Omolade, JKNewsMedia Intern THE MONETARY Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, lowering it from 27.5 percent to 27 percent. Governor Olayemi Cardoso made the announcement while briefing journalists on the outcome of the 302nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Com...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE MANUFACTURERS Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended government efforts to modernise tax administration through the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, while warning against a proposed introduction of a Tax Stamp System for excisable goods. In a statement signed by its Director Gener...
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...
