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...
By Joke Kujenya ECONOMIC EXPANSION in 2024 outpaced expectations, with Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising by 3.40 per cent—exceeding projections made by international financial institutions. The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) linked this growth to the economic policies introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s adm...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS sector in the country is set for a major overhaul as President Bola Tinubu has pledged a review of its regulatory framework to align with global best practices while prioritising infrastructure protection. During a meeting at the State House with an Airtel delegation led by Ch...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ACCESS TO reliable electricity remains a major challenge in many rural communities across Nigeria, hindering economic growth and social development. To address this, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving energy access, particularly in underserved regions, with the commissioni...
