By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has reconstituted the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, dismissing key executives, including Chairman Pius Akinyelure and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mele Kyari. The sweeping overhaul also saw the dismissal of all board members appointed alongside Akinyelure and Kyar...
By Bola BOLAWOLE I DEDICATE this column today to two illustrious Nigerians who have achieved great things and made giant contributions to our society in their different forays. In the order in which our paths crossed, the first is Dr. Aderotimi (Rotimi) Adelola and the second is Professor Babafemi Badejo (BB). My path and Dr. […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AT THE Border Security Summit in London, Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stressed the importance of increased collaboration and data sharing among countries in the Sahel and West African regions to address border security challenges. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, which ga...
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...
