By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GLOBAL COLLABORATION is crucial to overcoming Africa’s energy crisis and driving sustainable economic growth, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasised. Speaking at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25) in Washington, DC, held from March 6-7, 2025, he highlighted the need ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has officially adopted Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University. This transition is noted to mark a significant milestone in Nigeria’s higher education landscape, particularly in the advancement of teacher training and educatio...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter HEALTHCARE SERVICES in Gombe State have received a major boost as the Federal Government officially upgrades the General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre. The conversion positions the facility as the second federal medical institution in the state, following the Federal Teaching Hospital in...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO BOLSTER Nigeria’s healthcare system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted automatic employment to 774 fellows of the National Health Programme. During the programme’s launch at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Thursday, the President addressed the young professionals assig...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ONCE AGAIN, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has brought the sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio before the Nigerian Senate. This latest submission, made during Thursday’s plenary, comes amid her six-month suspension from the Senate, a move she has denounced as “...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter KIDNEY PATIENTS across Nigeria will now pay significantly less for life-saving dialysis treatment as President Bola Tinubu has approved an 80% subsidy, slashing costs from N50,000 to N12,000 per session. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on patients struggling with renal failure. The ...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s FIRST Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has endorsed the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, emphasizing the need for decorum and discipline in the legislative chamber. Speaking ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD), Tinubu urged women to assert themselves in leadership roles while main...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter POWER SECTOR reforms in Nigeria are gaining momentum with preparations underway for the upcoming National Council on Power (NACOP) conference, a critical decision-making forum for the industry. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has inaugurated a planning committee tasked with ensuring a successful...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia PRESIDENT BOLA Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 88th birthday, recognising his immense contributions to Nigeria’s development and democratic progress. In a statement celebrating the elder statesman, Tinubu highlighted Obasanjo’s decades-long service, noting his crucia...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SHAMSEDEEN BABATUNDE Ogunjimi has been named the new Accountant-General of the Federation, taking office on 7th March 2025. His appointment follows a rigorous selection process, marking a transition as Oluwatoyin Madehin prepares to retire. A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the Pres...
