By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved an additional ₦75 billion capital injection for Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC, marking a significant milestone in its recapitalisation efforts. This approval finalises the capital raised through a private placement completed in September 2024....
By JKNewsMedia THE RECENTLY concluded Lagos Shopping Festival (LSF) has highlighted the growing potential of a vibrant festival economy in the State. Held at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, the 72-hour event ended at 4.00am on Boxing Day, drawing thousands and showcasing Lagos’ ability to host world-class festivals with notabl...
By JKNewsMedia SCORES OF Globacom subscribers have been buzzing with excitement as 17 winners claimed cash prizes ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦1,000,000 in the ongoing Glo Lucky Number draw game. At a prize presentation event held in Lagos, winners beamed with joy as they received their cheques. Those outside Lagos collected their winnings at de...
By JKNewsMedia THOUSANDS OF Nigerians are now benefiting from free cancer screenings provided by the NNPC Foundation. So far, over 3,441 individuals have already been screened under the initiative aimed at combating late-stage cancer diagnoses caused by poor access to healthcare, cultural barriers, and lack of awareness. The campaign, tagged ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PLOYS TO smuggle 256 wraps of cocaine, weighing 6 kilograms, into the country through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, have been foiled by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The seizure marks the largest single interception of cocaine at the airp...
By JKNewsMedia THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Association of Food Beverages and Tobacco Employers (AFBTE) have agreed to deepen efforts to ensure food safety across Nigeria. This decision emerged during the 2024 End-of-Year Stakeholders’ Dialogue and Feedback Session held in Lagos. At the even...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO tighten security at Nigeria’s major airports have gained momentum as selected officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) participated in advanced training programmes aimed at bolstering operational efficiency. The sessions focused on the Advance Passenger Information System (API) and Passenger Target...
By JKNewsMedia RECOGNISED FOR its commitment to impactful community development, Polaris Bank has emerged as a leader in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) across Nigeria. At the 18th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, the bank was awarded the “...
By JKNewsMedia FLOOD VICTIMS in Jigawa State have received a significant lifeline following a multimillion-naira donation of relief materials from the Committee of Banks in Nigeria. Penultimate Thursday, a high-level delegation visited Dutse, the state capital, to deliver food items, mattresses, and other essentials to support recovery efforts...
By JKNewsMedia THIS CHRISTMAS, Lagosians are set for an electrifying music and shopping experience as the Lagos Shopping Festival takes centre stage from December 23 to 25, 2024, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium. The organisers, Chain Reactions Africa, have confirmed an impressive lineup of A-list artistes, including Adekunle Gold...
