By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu NIGERIAN LEADERS must be taken to task for making the country look quite small through their clannishness. The powers-that-be of Nigeria take great pleasure in describing the country as the “Giant of Africa.” A towering giant is not expected to have very small-minded leaders. A giant with the feet of clay […]
By JKNewsMedia OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed speculation surrounding a possible sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, declaring that the facility will be retained and fully rehabilitated. The decision follows internal technical and financial reviews currently underway...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PUBLIC SCRUTINY has intensified following a report shared by the United States Embassy in Nigeria, revealing how state governors continue to commit billions of naira to luxury construction projects while citizens grapple with rising economic pressures. The report, published by The Africa Report...
By Joke Kujenya MOUNTING PENSIONS between Washington and Pretoria have cast doubt over United States (US) President Donald Trump’s attendance at the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa this November. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump indicated he might delegate representation to another official, citing continued opposition to South Africa...
By JKNewsMedia TORRENTIAL RAINS failed to slow momentum on the Bodo-Bonny Road project as Julius Berger Nigeria PLC pushed forward with visible progress across the 35.7km construction corridor. Workers endured the deluge with unwavering commitment, driving the project closer to completion despite the mounting weather-related hurdles. Project ...
THE NIGERIAN Railway Corporation (NRC) has informed passengers to desist from patronising fraudulent booking platforms. Mr Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations Officer of NRC, said this, in a statement, on Tuesday in Lagos. “The attention of the management of NRC has been drawn to the activities of fraudulent and unauthorised platforms s...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent SALES TO the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) accounted for over N63billion in revenue for Dangote Sugar Plc during the second quarter of 2025, representing 31.74% of the company’s earnings for the period. A statement says total Q2 revenue reached N216.2billion, marking a year-on-year increase o...
By Bagudu Mohammed IN A dramatic twist of national pride and presidential flair, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have just received what might be the most generous sports reward in the country’s history—thanks to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a Daily Trust report, the team, fresh from their triumphant 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (W...
By JKNewsMedia STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS and investment capital have taken centre stage in accelerating financial and economic inclusion for African women and youth under the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI 2030) Initiative. A high-level dialogue hosted by the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender and Youth Directorate...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has auctioned six forfeited properties linked to drug trafficking, reaffirming its strategy to cripple criminal networks by seizing their assets. At the Abuja headquarters on Tuesday 29th July 2025, the public auction attracted pre-qualified bidd...
