By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SEVERAL NIGERIAN banks have reported a payment of about N205.6 billion as part of their windfall tax for the 2024 financial year, according to an audit filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). However, the total payments fall significantly short of the N1 trillion expected by the Federal Gove...
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a detailed weather outlook predicting a mix of sunny weather and isolated thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday this week. On Tuesday, the agency anticipates predominantly sunny skies across the northern region, with few cloud patches. However, thunderstorms are expected la...
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation is set to enhance its impact across Nigeria through three strategic programmes targeting healthcare, education, and agriculture. These initiatives aim to uplift vulnerable communities by addressing critical needs in each sector, underlining NNPC Ltd.’s dedicati...
By JKNewsMedia ON INTERNATIONAL Zero Waste Day, themed “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles,” Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), emphasised the urgent need for sustainable waste management and outlined new strategies to reduce landfill reliance and boost recycling efforts acros...
By JKNewsMedia AGREEMENTS BETWEEN the MTN Group and Airtel Africa to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria aim to enhance digital and financial inclusion across the continent. The partnership, announced by Airtel in Lagos on Wednesday, will improve network efficiency, expand coverage, and provide better mobile services, particula...
By Joke Kujenya THE NUMBERS don’t lie—women’s health is in crisis, and the world isn’t paying enough attention. From the United States to Nigeria and beyond, women are living shorter lives, facing higher risks during childbirth, and dealing with a healthcare system that often treats them as an afterthought. Experts say it’s time for urgent ac...
By Joke Kujenya TENSIONS BETWEEN the United States and Russia reached a boiling point as President Donald Trump threatened to impose secondary tariffs of up to 50% on countries purchasing Russian oil, should Moscow continue to resist a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. The remarks came after Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed doubts abo...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of a third term in office, despite the U.S. Constitution’s explicit two-term limit. In a recent phone interview with NBC News, Trump suggested that there are “methods” to bypass the restriction, adding that many of his supporters are urging him to...
By JKNewsMedia SURGING CORPORATE profits and record-breaking financial performance have intensified scrutiny on Nigeria’s banking sector, as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) reports a staggering 107.8% increase in pre-tax profits for 2024. With profit before tax hitting ₦1.266 trillion—more than double the ₦609.3 billion recorded in ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NEW analysis by Save the Children, released ahead of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit in Paris, reveals that approximately 1.12 billion children—48% of the world’s child population—cannot afford a balanced diet, raising serious concerns about child development and well-being. The report highl...
