By Joke Kujenya A SIGNIFICANT move in the ongoing battle against financial crimes unfolded as Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, issued an interim order in favour of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The order pertained to the freezing of a substantial number of bank […...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has underscored the importance of futuristic policy-making to strengthen governance, particularly in the realm of security, during a recent address at a high-profile security summit. Addressing participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIM...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Ogun State government has taken a decisive action by sealing off Gasco Marine Lid, the company linked to the truck involved in the recent explosion tragedy in the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta North local government area. Addressing reporters after the closure of the company’s premises situated at Onij...
By Joke Kujenya THE Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced today in Abuja the release of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made the annncement during a press conference held at the board’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja. He said that a staggering 1.94 mi...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE Lagos State Government has officially designated the last week of September each year for the celebration of Yoruba culture, following a resolution passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly dated to September 19, 2023. In a letter addressed to the State House of Assembly, dated April 8, 2024, [&hellip...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter DANISH shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has agreed to invest $600 million in Nigeria’s port expansion project, marking a significant step towards enhancing the country’s seaport infrastructure. The decision was announced following a meeting between Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Maersk’s chairman, Robe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter AMIDST a spate of tragic tanker accidents, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has disclosed ongoing discussions among the 36 State Governors and key federal agencies within the oil and gas sector. The focus of these talks revolves around the adoption of safer methods for transporting petroleum products...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) made waves in July 2023 when it announced the reclassification of Fidelity Bank Plc from a small-price stock to a medium-price stock. This move stirred the interest of financial analysts who speculated that the bank’s path to Tier 1 status might be closer than anticip...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has taken swift action following a devastating gas explosion that rocked the Ota-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the state capital on Saturday evening. Expressing deep sympathy for the victims, the governor ordered the evacuation of affected buildings to facilitate integrity tests o...
By Joke Kujenya THE latest findings from the March 2024 edition of the National Bureau of Statistics Selected Food Price Watch have revealed staggering increases in the prices of essential food items across Nigeria. According to the report, the average price of 1kg of locally sold loose rice surged to N1,349.74, marking a significant 152.93% [...
