By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter DISCUSSIONS ON Nigeria’s history and the enduring impact of slavery will take centre stage today in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as former President Olusegun Obasanjo publicly presents two new books to mark his 88th birthday. The books — Lest We Forget: Slavery, Slave Trade, Emancipation, and Reparation an...
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN government’s fuel subsidy debt to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has climbed to N7.74tn, driven by exchange rate differentials affecting fuel import costs. This financial burden accumulated between June 2023 and September 2024, despite the government’s public stance on subsidy removal. A doc...
By JKNewsMedia NEW MiFi customers in Nigeria will enjoy a major data boost as Globacom announces the roll out of a 200% value-back offer on every device bought at Gloworld outlets nationwide. The offer enhances connectivity and delivers significant cost savings for users. Globacom announced that customers who buy a MiFi device priced at ₦14,9...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A 59-YEAR-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, accused of running a global narcotics trafficking network, has been arrested in Lagos after 17 years of evading law enforcement. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended him at his hideout in the Ojo area, marking a significant brea...
By JKNewsMedia GLOBAL TELECOMMUNCATION leaders gathered in Abuja to address the urgent need for stronger submarine cable resilience as disruptions increasingly threaten digital connectivity. The 2025 International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit, co-hosted by technology company Globacom and Nigeria’s Ministry of Communications, Innovation, ...
By JKNewsMedia ACCESS TO car ownership in Nigeria has received a major boost as Stanbic IBTC Bank and Autochek have disbursed over ₦4 billion in vehicle financing since August 2024. The partnership, which integrates banking expertise with automotive technology, has made purchasing vehicles more accessible to Nigerians. Currently, ₦1 billion i...
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...
