By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has dismissed reports suggesting it has adopted or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the clarification fo...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has unveiled a nationwide digital postcode system aimed at strengthening national security, reducing fraud, improving emergency response, and boosting e-commerce. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed t...
By Koforola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter FIRST HALF of June 2026, Nigeria’s external reserves increased by more than $1 billion extending gains recorded in May and strengthening the country’s foreign exchange buffers. JKNewsMedia.com reports that data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that gross external reserves rose from $49.80 ...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONSUMER PRICES continued to rise in May as Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.93 percent, marking the third consecutive monthly rise in 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the...
By Premium Times The board said the document contains candidates’ photographs, national rankings and other security features required for admission processing by tertiary institutions. . Candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can begin printing their original result slips from Wednesday. The Jo...
By JKNewsMedia CHILDREN UNDER 16 could be barred from accessing major social media platforms under sweeping new legislation unveiled by the United Kingdom (UK) government. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the policy, describing it as a necessary step to shield young people from harmful and polarising online c...
By JKNewsMedia FREETV, a national digital television platform, will launch in Nigeria on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by Nigeria’s Federal Government (FG), providing households across the country with access to free digital television, more channels, clearer pictures and Nigerian content without monthly subscription fees. JKNewsMedia.com r...
By Owei Lakemfa SENATOR IYABO Obasanjo, the United States–based daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, came visiting Nigeria. An academic, she appeared to be on sabbatical and decided to spend it as an elected leader in the country. Ms. Obasanjo had been out of the political scene for fifteen years. So, she dropped in like […]...
By Eniola Olatunji, reporting for Patmos Media Line FORMER TWO times world senior men’s football champions, Les Bleues of France on Tuesday at the New York, New Jersey Stadium caged the Taranga Lions of Senegal in a group I opener with a superlative 3-1 victory. Sleekly Kylian Mbappe got a brace for France breaking the […]
By Bola BOLAWOLE THIS IS the first time I will feature Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, OON, SAN, as Guest Columnist on this page. He is the Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. He is, arguably, one of the most active government officials of his status on social media. Very cerebral and confident of his convictions, […]
