By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE DIRECTOR-General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for urgent government protection of her life following multiple death threats against her and agency officials. She alerted that criminal networks involved in counterfei...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ECONOMIC POLICIES under President Bola Tinubu’s administration took centre stage at the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Discussions also focused on the trajectory of ongoing reforms, with party leaders and governors citing data t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s ECONOMY recorded its fastest expansion in three years, with the services sector playing a dominant role in driving growth. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.84% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, up from 3.46% in the preceding quarter, according to new data from the...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has announced it is set to launch the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to drive the country’s power sector towards universal electrification, sustainability, and private sector collaboration. Scheduled for Thursday in Abuja, the unveiling will be backed by the UK Foreign, Commonw...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRENGHTENING NIGERIA’s security framework has become a key focus of the federal government amid rising security challenges nationwide. The administration has taken steps to enhance the operational capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force, providing them with necessary resources to tackle emerging th...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporting THE FEDERAL Government has said it is intensifying efforts to advance Nigeria’s digital economy as a critical pillar for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation. President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed this commitment on Monday in Abuja while receiving a policy report from participants of the Senio...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A FRESH national population and housing census with biometric and digital components is edging closer, nearly two decades after the last one was conducted in November 2006. President Bola Tinubu has directed a review of the census budget to align it with the government’s financial realities, emphasi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s DIGITAL economy is gaining momentum as the government signals strong support for financial technology firms providing payment infrastructure for Nigerians and Africans. President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment during a me...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has announced it is set to abolish the visa-on-arrival policy, citing security concerns and the need for a more robust immigration system. The policy, introduced in 2020, allowed travellers to obtain a short-stay visa at the point of entry. However, authorities say the system ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN ORDER to stabilise Guinea Bissau amid political uncertainty, efforts were intensified with the arrival of a joint mission from ECOWAS and the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS). The delegation aims to support the country’s electoral process and foster peace following persistent gove...
