By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN naira experienced a slight depreciation against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, marking its third consecutive daily decline. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira weakened to ₦1,538.66 per dollar on March 27, down from ₦1,...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Pension Commission (PenCom) has mandated that all employers adopt its newly launched pension contribution remittance system by June 1, 2025. This initiative aims to streamline the pension remittance process, ensuring the timely and accurate crediting of employees’ Retirement Savings Acc...
By Dare Ojepe AMIDST AFRICA’s vibrant landscape, where the energy of youth is both tangible and inspiring, stands a guiding light of hope and change: the Nigerian Youth Academy. With over 200 million citizens, Nigeria’s burgeoning population of young people is eager to redefine their futures. It is within this dynamic environment t...
By Gbemiga Ogunleye BY NOW, it ought to be visible to the blind and audible to the deaf that if the courts haven’t made a pronouncement on an issue, any legal practitioner, no matter how well decorated ought to be circumspect in declaring such an issue as illegal or unconstitutional. Section 6 (1) of the […]
By JKNewsMedia IN A bid to enhance road safety and reduce traffic violations, the Lagos State Government has set specific speed limits across key roads and bridges in the city. The initiative is reinforced by newly deployed Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites, equipped with speed cameras and e-police stations, to monitor compliance and e...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia NIGERIAN PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu welcomed his Ghanaian counterpart, John Dramani Mahama, to the State House in Abuja on Thursday. The visit marks Mahama’s first official trip to Nigeria since taking office on January 7, 2025. Arriving at the Presidential Villa around 2:30pm, Mahama was received by President Tin...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ON THURSDAY, President Bola Tinubu approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reinforcing its leadership and addressing existing vacancies. Among those appointed are Mr. Olusegun Omosehin of the National Insu...
By JKNewsMedia PIONEERING EFFORTS to combat monthly period poverty are set to launch in Nigeria, spearheaded by the “PAD Me A Girl Initiative” in partnership with Access Bank Plc. The ‘Pad Bank’ project aims to provide free sanitary pads to girls and women in need, addressing the widespread issue of menstrual hygiene i...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing rural electricity access because it recognises electricity as a fundamental right for all Nigerians. This pledge was reiterated by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, during a recent meeting in Abuja with the Egyptian Ambass...
By JKNewsMedia A 100% AIRTIME bonus has been launched exclusively for customers using Glo lines by MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB). This initiative aims to reward loyal customers and attract new users to its platform. According to a statement from the bank, the offer underscores its commitment to helping Nigerians maximise their fina...
