By Olaide Ajibola, JKNewsMedia Reporter MASSIVE DRUD interceptions in Abuja have exposed the scale of illicit trafficking in Nigeria’s capital, with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seizing narcotics worth N815.8 million between January and December 2024. The crackdown resulted in multiple arrests and ongoing pro...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ESCALATING DRUG abuse and illicit trafficking remain critical concerns in Nigeria, driving a renewed commitment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in tackling these challenges. The international body has reaffirmed it...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter SMALL AND Medium Scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria face numerous challenges, from limited access to funding to a lack of structured business support. Fidelity Bank has launched a dedicated physical facility, the Fidelity SME Hub, to address these issues and equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, training, and ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE GROWING prevalence of cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria has raised fresh concerns over the government’s efforts in implementing strong public health policies. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged federal and state authorities to ta...
By JKNewsMedia DREAMS TURNED into reality for several Nigerians as telecom giant Globacom rewarded loyal customers with brand-new Kia Picanto cars, power generators, sewing machines, and grinding machines in its ongoing Festival of Joy promotion. The latest prize presentation in Ibadan, Oyo State, saw winners expressing shock and gratitude as...
By JKNewsMedia DECADES OF transformation and resilience have positioned Wema Bank as a leading force in Nigeria’s financial sector. As it approaches its 80th anniversary, the bank has revealed the official identity for the milestone celebration, reinforcing its legacy as the country’s oldest indigenous financial institution and a pioneer in d...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ─ NDLEA Intercepts 2,000kg Skunk from Ghana at Lagos Beach A DANGEROUS drug trafficking operation nearly turned fatal for a 59-year-old businessman, Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe, after he ingested 81 wraps of cocaine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. After seven days of carrying the illicit substance in his stom...
By JKNewsMedia CRITICAL HEALTHCARE gaps in eleven KEFFESO communities of Bayelsa State have received a boost through the 2025 health outreach organised by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd cum FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV). The initiative provided essential medical services to thousands of residents, reinforcing the ...
By JKNewsMedia ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT for Nigerian youth is set to receive a boost as Fidelity Bank Plc has been selected as a partner bank for the Nigeria Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP). The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the Nigerian Senate Commit...
By JKNewsMedia A MAJOR push to expand Nigeria’s gas infrastructure has taken shape with the launch of five mini-Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The initiative, a collaboration between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd and private sector partners, is aimed at deepening domestic gas utilisation, ...
