By Elizabeth Osayande NIGERIAN JOURNALISM has a history that predates the nation itself, yet the gender dynamics among its players remain difficult to assess. With over 160 years of history, beginning with the publication of Iwe-Irohin, Nigeria’s first newspaper in 1859, there has been little written about the women who paved the way in...
By JKNewsMedia STRICTER VISA reciprocity rules now confine most Nigerian non‑immigrant travellers to single‑entry United States (US) visas valid for only three months, effective immediately. The adjustment, announced on 8 July 2025 by the US Department of State, narrows the previous multiple‑entry allowances in line with Washington’s policy o...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter CANDIDATES SEEKING university admission in Nigeria with Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scores between 140 and 180 can now apply for a wide selection of courses across science, arts, and commercial disciplines. This follows the decision by the to approve 150 as the minimum cut-off mark f...
By JKNewsMedia COMMENCEMENT DATES have been formally designated for seven new laws enacted by the State House of Assembly and assented to by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The laws, structured to enhance governance, security, and citizen protection, will become operational in two phases, five from February 19, 2025, and two from August 4, 2025....
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NIGERIA’s MOST sought-after tertiary institution for the 2025 academic session is Lagos State University (LASU), based on official data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during its ongoing Policy Meeting in Abuja. The annual forum, which sets admission benchmarks a...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE FEDERAL Government has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that Cameroonian authorities have released water from the Lagdo Dam, urging Nigerians to ignore the misinformation and rely solely on official updates. Clarifying the situation, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE NATIONAL benchmark for admission into Nigerian universities has been fixed at 150, following a resolution reached by stakeholders at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) annual policy meeting held in Abuja. The cut-off marks for other institutions include 140 for colleges o...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES (US) President Donald Trump has received a formal nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following efforts to secure a ceasefire during the recent 12-day conflict. The letter of nomination was personally handed to Trump during a White House dinner, where Netanyahu com...
By JKNewsMedia GROWING THREATS to journalism through digital surveillance and censorship will take centre stage as Angela Quintal, Africa programme director at the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), delivers the keynote at the 17th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture. The event, themed ‘Surveillance, Safety and the Silencing of Truth’, bri...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NIGERIA’s OFFICIAL minimum age for university and other tertiary admissions is now set at 16, following a federal policy directive mandating strict nationwide compliance. The decision was announced in Abuja by Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa during the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admiss...
