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...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRENGTHENING NIGERIA’s fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse remains a top priority, with new commitments to boost the operational capacity of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) through increased training and logistical support. This assurance came during a high-level mee...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SUBSCIRPTION PRICES for DStv and GOtv customers have been raised by MultiChoice Nigeria, disregarding a directive from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to halt the increase pending an investigation. The new pricing took effect on Saturday, March 1, 2025, igniting pu...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MAJOR upgrade is set to redefine how audiences engage with digital news as an improved JKNewsMedia website goes live on March 5. The redesigned platform promises to offer a smoother user experience, faster navigation, and expanded opportunities for advertisers. The relaunch follows a year of opera...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONCERNS OVER air travel disruptions at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have surfaced as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced a temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L for rehabilitation. The closure, set from 03:00hrs on March 3 to 23:59hrs on March 4, 2025, ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE IMPLEMENTATION of the Supreme Court ruling affirming financial autonomy for Nigeria’s local government councils has hit significant roadblocks. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) said it has identified two major setbacks: the failure of many local governments to submit...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RECENT electricity tariff increase has sparked widespread opposition, with workers in the power sector condemning the move. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has criticised the Minister of Power and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for prioritising higher ta...
By Joke Kujenya LARGE-SCALE drug trafficking attempt was thwarted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman attempting to smuggle cocaine to Turkey. The suspect, identified as Mbala Dajou Abuba from Zaire province...
