By JKNewsMedia STRONGER PROFESSIONAL alliances in Nigeria’s financial sector took centre stage as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) engaged Union Bank in discussions on collaboration and professional growth. A delegation from ICAN visited Stallion Plaza, the bank’s head office, to explore opportunities for partnership a...
By JKNewsMedia PREPAID CUSTOMERS on the Globacom network are now set to enjoy a 15% airtime bonus on every E-top-up transaction, extending their talk time, data, and messaging benefits. The offer applies to specific users who recharge through digital channels. The telecommunications company, in a statement issued in Lagos, confirmed that the ...
By Faith Alolade, JKNewsMedia Intern TOBACCO CONSUMPTION in Nigeria remains a major public health concern, with weak enforcement of existing laws allowing the industry to target vulnerable populations. Despite the establishment of the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) and accompanying regulations, tobacco-related illnesses continue to claim ...
By JKNewsMedia REMOVAL OF Point of Sale (POS) charges has drawn widespread attention in Nigeria’s financial sector, particularly among small business owners and individual customers who have long contended with additional fees on electronic transactions. This latest policy shift marks a significant departure from existing banking practices, p...
By JKNewsMedia The final rites for Mrs. Adesola Amoke Abatan, late wife of the publisher of Newdawnngr, Mr. Tunde Abatan, have been scheduled for March 6 and 7, 2025. A Christian Wake Keep will be held on Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m. at her residence, Plot 10, Tunde Abatan Close, Idi Mango, Aro Lambo, […]
By JKNewsMedia Nigeria is set to witness a major transformation in its maritime transportation sector as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have entered into a joint venture aimed at boosting oil and gas logistics. Contained in a press statement, the announcement was made by Olufem...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CORPORATE REPUTAION management and policy marketing will take centre stage as industry leaders, communication experts, and top executives gather for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) 2025 Reputation Round Table in Abuja. The event, themed “Navigating Reputation Challenges in th...
By JKNewsMedia TELECOMMUNICATION USERS in Nigeria are set to experience significant improvements as Globacom accelerates its nationwide network expansion. The company announced that the upgrade, launched last year, includes installing new base transceiver stations and modernising existing infrastructure to enhance voice and data services. Des...
By JKNewsMedia STRONG INVESTOR demand has propelled Fidelity Bank Plc past expectations in its capital-raising drive, securing an overwhelming 237.92% oversubscription in its Public Offer. The equity capital raise, completed through a Public Offer and Rights Issue, attracted 107,588 valid applications for 23.77 billion ordinary shares, genera...
By JKNewsMedia A FIRE outbreak on a dry crude storage barge at Cawthorne Channel 1 in Rivers State has been successfully contained, averting a major disruption to oil and gas operations in the area. The blaze, which ignited at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, started on the BESTAF5 barge before spreading to adjacent barges. Emergency [&h...
