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...
By JKNewsMedia THREE PRESTIGIOUS awards were clinched by Chain Reactions Africa (CRA) at the Lagos PR Industry Gala & Awards (LaPRIGA) 2024, held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The event was held to celebrate excellence in public relations, spotlighting CRA for its outstanding achievements. CRA won the ‘P...
By JKNewsMedia YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT and poverty remain pressing issues in Nigeria. At the 3-Day National Skills Acquisition Conference held at the Banquet Hall in Abuja, the government underscored its resolve to confront these challenges. Organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Think Tank, The Progressive Institute, the conference highl...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims made in a misleading video circulating on social media. The video alleges that NAFDAC approved an herbal product claiming “smoking is healthy” when used with their product. NAFDAC categorically stated that th...
By JKNewsMedia CORRUPTION THREATENS the future of Nigerian students, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to tackle it head-on. The agency, during a recent visit by students of Britmax International School to its Abuja headquarters, charged the youths to play a vital role in combating corruption and internet crimes...
