By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS JOURNALISTS in Nigeria continue to face persistent attacks, raising serious concerns about their safety, the International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos, has urged media organizations and stakeholders to collaborate on creating a secure environment for reporters across the country. The IPC said this...
By Joke Kujenya A PALPABLE sense of excitement fills the air at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), as the sun rose over Ogba, Lagos, on Monday. Today marks not just the beginning of the 2024/25 academic session but also the dawn of a new era for this prestigious institution. Students, lecturers, and visitors stepped […]
By Joke Kujenya AS WORLD Thrombosis Day is marked globally on October 13, 2024, concerned medical experts have issued a passionate call for increased awareness of thrombosis, urging both the government and healthcare stakeholders to take immediate action in combating this silent killer. They emphasize the deadly consequences of thrombosis, a c...
PROTESTERS FACE repression as Illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey,” has wreaked havoc on water bodies, farmlands, and communities in Ghana. The devastating effects of galamsey, including the contamination of major rivers like Densu, Birim, Pra, Ankobra, and Tano, have left citizens without access to clean water. Dangerous ch...
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...
