By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter VIOLATIONS OF Nigerian labelling regulations has led to the sealing of a popular supermarket in Wuse 2, Abuja. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) discovered that over 90% of the products sold at the store were labelled in Chinese, lacking the required English t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A focus on infrastructure, education, and security has dominated conversations around Nigeria’s 2025 budget proposal of ₦47.9 trillion. With a significant increase of nearly ₦20 trillion compared to the 2024 budget of ₦28.7 trillion, the expenditure plan has drawn attention to its bold allocat...
By JKNewsMedia CREATING INCLUSIVE opportunities for children with special needs and addressing the challenges faced by their caregivers remains a pressing issue in society. Fidelity Bank Plc says it has taken the bold step in addressing this gap through its groundbreaking “Bundles of Joy” programme, which launched recently in Lekk...
By JKNewsMedia THE RECENTLY concluded Lagos Shopping Festival, Africa’s first 72-hour non-stop commerce and entertainment event, has been noted to have created a groundbreaking experience that earned widespread praise. Held from 23rd to 25th December 2024 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, Lagos, the festival reportedly showcased ...
By JKNewsMedia MILLIONS OF users will lose access to WhatsApp starting January 1, 2025, as Meta, the app’s parent company, discontinues support for older Android and iOS devices. This decision targets improving app functionality and security through updates that older systems can no longer support. Meta announced that Android devices run...
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from the Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Nigeria’s network due to unpaid interconnect charges. This action, outlined in a notice by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, was made public on Friday. T...
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 ...
