By Jemima Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent COMPULSORY DRUG testing for secondary school students has been introduced by the Federal Government as part of efforts to curb rising cases of drug and substance abuse among adolescents across Nigeria. JKNewsMedia.com reports that under the new National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and...
By Joke Kujenya OVER 1.42 million terabytes of data were consumed in March 2026, reflecting rising dependence on digital services and internet connectivity across the country. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said the figure highlighted the rapid expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy and growing inter...
By JKNewsMedia OUTSTANDING FILMS and creative performances received top honours as the maiden Redeemer’s International Christian Film Festival (RICFF) 2026 and the RCCG International Creative Conference (RICC) concluded in Redemption City under the theme “The Overcomers.” JKNewsMedia.com reports that the five-day event ended with screenings, ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES across Nigeria must complete admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session before October 31, 2026, following a directive issued by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during its 2026 Annual Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuj...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent MINIMMUM ADMISSION cut-off marks for universities and colleges of nursing in Nigeria have been fixed at 150 for the 2026 academic session following approval by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the decision was reached on Monday during the board’s...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent COMPUTER-BASED West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2026, has recorded 1,959,636 candidates from 24,207 schools as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) said preparations were in place for the remaining papers. Speaking during a press brie...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent LATEST CHANGES to the Senate Standing Orders have reversed a controversial amendment that required senators elect to take their oath before participating in the election of presiding officers. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the senate adopted the reversal on Thursday during plenary presided over ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FRESH DIPLOMATIC changes have seen former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode, reassigned as Nigeria’s ambassador designate to South Africa after he was initially posted to Germany. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Fani Kayode announced the redeployment on Thursday, stating that President Bola T...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent USE OF the “Dr” title by honorary degree recipients has been prohibited in official, academic, and professional settings following federal approval of a new policy framework. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), introduces regulations to gui...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent DELIBERATIONS ON alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians abroad have led the Senate to approve a fact-finding and diplomatic mission to South Africa. JKNewsMedia.com reports that lawmakers resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee of the National Assembly (NASS) to investigate rising...
