By Joke Kujenya ONLINE PUBLISHERS have been enjoined to focus on making decisions that set them apart as ethical entrepreneurs in the media space. This was the strong message from Maureen Chigbo, President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), during the group’s 8th Annual General Meeting held at Reverton Hotel, Lokoja, Kogi Sta...
By Joke Kujenya POLITICAL UNREST has intensified in Guinea-Bissau as tensions rise between President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and the country’s journalists. Since dissolving parliament in December, President Embaló has repeatedly shown open disrespect toward the press. During a news conference on July 13 in Bissau, radio journalist Ussumane ...
By Joke Kujenya OVER THE last six months, a transformative educational journey unfolded across Nigeria, driven by RUDN University from Russia. Partnering with higher institutions in Nigeria and Ghana, the initiative provided free, high-impact professional training to over 1,500 participants across Kaduna, Rivers, Osun, Lagos, Port Harcourt, an...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s ONGOING struggles with malnutrition, healthcare access, and agricultural productivity will receive attention from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as it deepens its commitment to Africa’s development. Amid economic challenges, experts in Nigeria’s Primary Health Car...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a stern warning to traders and market stakeholders involved in price exploitation. On Thursday, the Commission announced a one-month moratorium, urging a reduction in the inflated prices of goods. This directive was given during a stakeholder engageme...
By Joke Kujenya RUDN UNIVERSITY, Russia, successfully hosted a professional training programme in partnership with Kwara State University (KWASU), Ilorin. The event, running from August 12th to 15th, provided free training to participants, focusing on academic writing, research publication, and entrepreneurial journalism. The programme attract...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SOME DISTINGUISHED Nigerians were celebrated at the 2024 West Africa Icon Awards in Abuja on Saturday, August 17. Among the honourees were Paul Ejime, an acclaimed journalist and governance communications specialist, and Bash Ali, a former World Boxing Champion. Darlington Momoh Umoru, Editor-in-Chief of...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS GLOBAL geopolitics continues to evolve, Africa’s position in this shifting landscape is becoming increasingly critical. Addressing the complex interplay between demography, technology, artificial intelligence, and natural resources, Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited has chosen this cru...
By Joke Kujenya FOR HOURS on Monday, research experts painted a grim picture of Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to guests and journalists. These centres, crucial for maternal and child health, fail to meet even basic healthcare needs. PHCs are in dire straits, unable to care for patients or the clinics, themselves. Orodata Sc...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter IMPORTANCE OF inclusive data for sustainable family planning was the major focus for Nigeria to highlight on World Population Day (WPD) 2024. The theme, “Embracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a Resilient and Equitable Future for All,” stresses the need to address rapid population growth ...