By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Intern UNIFIED CALLS for stronger grassroots protection have emerged across Cross River State as community leaders rally against gender-based violence and the rising tide of teenage pregnancy. Royal fathers and traditional rulers are demanding coordinated responses from government agencies, civil society orga...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has unveiled a strategic shift in its electricity policy, declaring local content as a core driver of Nigeria’s power sector transformation. Authorities will now prioritise indigenous manufacturers to accelerate economic growth, expand industrial capacity, and strengthen national ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FAKE REGISTRATION numbers, forged incorporation documents, and unauthorised business operations have triggered a public alert from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), warning Nigerians to steer clear of three allegedly fraudulent cooperative societies. SPEF Cooperative Society Ltd, UPIL Sta...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent HEADLINE INFLATION dropped for a third consecutive month in June, falling to 22.22 percent from 22.97 percent in May, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest data, released through the agency’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, reflects adjustments m...
By Maryam Adebiyi, JKNewsMedia Reporter UNEXPECTED PRICE rises in June pushed Britain’s annual inflation to 3.6percent, the highest in 18 months, posing a new challenge for the Bank of England as it weighs interest rate cuts against lingering cost pressures in the economy. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (OFS) show ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent Experts call for urgent reforms as spyware, gendered threats, and state-backed monitoring undermine democracy across the continent. DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE is tightening its grip across Africa, threatening press freedom and weakening democratic foundations, as speakers at the 17th Wole Soyinka Ce...
By JKNewsMedia A WAVE of condemnation has greeted the University of Ibadan following the suspension of three students who publicly opposed a dramatic increase in school fees during a campus gathering last year. The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has denounced the university’s action as a brazen act of victimi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE FEDERAL Government has renewed its assurance to protect longstanding diplomatic ties with the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following recent visa issuance policy adjustments affecting Nigerian citizens. High-level engagements are underway to address the developments...
By JKNewsMedia JOURNALISTS ACROSS Nigeria will converge for the 2025 edition of Polaris Bank’s Annual Media Capacity Seminar on 17 July, with a fresh focus on digital transformation, storytelling, and innovation tools shaping the future of newsrooms. The event will run from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Titled “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age:...
By JKNewsMedia CUTTING-EDGE mobile innovation was the focus as Globacom partnered with Samsung to unveil a special-pre-order offer for the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 Smartphones. The company in a statement said the collaboration gives Glo subscribers across Nigeria priority access to the latest Samsung foldable devices, along with premium...
