By Joke Kujenya ALLEGATIONS OF misconduct levelled against Nigerian officials by Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan have been described as false and misleading. The Federal Government has refuted claims that it attempted to use the cryptocurrency firm to target opposition members and influence foreign exchange rates. The controversy began aft...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE BID to curb the spread of infectious diseases in Nigeria are gaining momentum as the National Orientation Agency (NOA) intensifies its public awareness campaign. With outbreaks of cholera, meningitis, and Lassa fever frequently threatening public health, the agency has announced that it is focus...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern ACCESS TO essential healthcare services remains a major challenge in Africa, threatening the continent’s progress, economic growth, and social stability. Without a robust healthcare system, millions of Africans continue to face barriers to quality medical care. At a High-Level Meeting on Domestic Health F...
By Joke Kujenya FOLLOWING THE announcement of Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s passing, tributes have poured in for the nationalist and elder statesman. He was the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, who had remained unwavering in his pursuit of justice, equity, and good governance, earning recognition for his steadfast principles. O...
By Joke Kujenya LEAVING LEGACY of Activism and Justice, veteran nationalist and political stalwart, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos home. A lifelong advocate for justice, democracy, and national unity, Adebanjo remained an u...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SENATE AND House of Representatives Approve ₦54.99 Trillion Budget with ₦750 Billion Increase Economic priorities have reshaped Nigeria’s fiscal landscape as the National Assembly passed the 2025 budget, raising the total sum to ₦54.99 trillion—an increase of approximately ₦750 billion from the init...
By Bola Olajuwon, The Nation SOURCES AT the United States’ Department of State have confirmed that the drop box visa processing option is still available for applicants in Nigeria, contrary to reports by a section of the media. In an enquiry by The Nation on the controversy, a source, who pleaded anonymity, declared that “qualified […]...
By JKNewsMedia LAST WEEK’s sudden 200% hike in data bundle prices has triggered widespread backlash against the Mobile Telephone Networks (MTN) Group Limited, leaving many subscribers frustrated over the unexpected increase. The telecommunications company had raised the cost of its 15GB weekly data plan from N2,000 to N6,000 before late...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRATEGIC DISCUSSIONS on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation took centre stage as President Bola Tinubu met with Google executives in Paris on Wednesday. The talks, aimed at forging a robust partnership, focused on expanding Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and positioning the co...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Report NIGERIA HAS made a slight improvement in its global corruption ranking, moving up five places on the 2024 Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index. The country now ranks 140th out of 180 nations, with a score of 26 out of 100. Despite this progress from last year’s 145th position a...
