By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE PRESIDENCY has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu continues to steer Nigeria’s affairs from Europe, with his office reiterating that his absence is brief and within an approved timeline. A statement issued on 17 April 2025 by the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE WEST African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced it is ushering in a new era of digital examination in Nigeria as it prepares to conduct its first Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for school candidates. Scheduled to run from 24 April to 20 June 2025...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Ministry of Power through its Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, said it has reported historic gains in Nigeria’s electricity sector during the first quarter of 2025, including a ₦700 billion market revenue surge, a peak power generation capacity of 6,003 megawatts, and structural reforms aimed ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter OLDER SMARTPHONES will no longer support WhatsApp from 5 May 2025, as Meta begins the next stage of its global platform update, targeting devices that no longer meet the app’s minimum security and performance standards. Meta, which owns WhatsApp, confirmed the decision applies to both individual use...
By JKNewsMedia RECOGNITION RIPPLED through Nigeria’s public relations industry as top communicators were honoured at the National Spokespersons Awards 2025, closing the second Nigeria Spokespersons Summit in Abuja. Organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) alongside the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orienta...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter DELTA STATE athletes who dazzled at the Asaba 2022 National Sports Festival have finally begun receiving their long-awaited cash rewards, following the redemption of a pledge made by the state government. The disbursement, confirmed in a statement by the Director of Public Relations at the Delta St...
By JKNewsMedia FIDELITY BANK PLC has added another feather to its cap, securing the coveted title of Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, held at The Savoy in London. The recognition marks a significant achievement for the tier-one lender, underscoring its exceptional service in the private banking sector. E...
By JKNewsMedia GOVERNOR SHERIFF Oborevwori of Delta State has pledged full support to oil and gas investors, assuring stakeholders of a peaceful, secure, and collaborative operating environment. During a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba, by top executives of Renaissance Africa Energy Company—acquirer of Shell Petroleum Development Co...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT of United States (US) has warned Harvard University it could lose the right to enroll foreign students unless it complies with sweeping official regulations targeting student visa holders, university policies, and alleged antisemitism on campus. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONFUSION ENGULFED Nigerian campuses in April 2024 after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) boldly flagged long-standing university admissions as “fake”, cutting off graduates from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) just days before mobilisation. The move left an estimated 14,0...
