By JKNewsMedia RISING URBANISATION and economic growth in Oyo State have brought challenges in traffic management, prompting the state government to seek digital solutions. To address this, Oyo State has partnered with telecommunications giant Globacom to implement innovative traffic management strategies aimed at enhancing road safety and mo...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO stabilise Nigeria’s oil production are facing relentless attacks as vandals escalate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. The fire at Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC)’s Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), has been attributed to pipeline vandals targeti...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO traffic cocaine and other illicit drugs through Nigeria’s airports and highways have suffered major blows, as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepts multiple consignments in a sweeping crackdown. A 200-level nursing student of Noida International University, Est...
By JKNewsMedia THE TRAGIC fuel tanker explosion at Dikko-Maje Junction, along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Niger State, has claimed multiple lives and left others injured. The incident occurred when residents attempted to scoop petrol from the fallen tanker. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) expressed profound sorrow over...
By JKNewsMedia FALSE RECRUITMENT advertisements targeting employments at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) have been debunked by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). Consequently, the Company issued a public warning, cautioning Nigerians to remain vigilant and not fall victim to fraudsters exploiting the situati...
By JKNewsMedia GLOBACOM’s ONGOING Festival of Joy promotion continues to thrill subscribers nationwide, with yet another draw held at Gloworld, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse, Abuja. The initiative, which began in October 2024, has seen hundreds of Nigerians benefit from life-changing prizes, reinforcing the company’s commitment to rewarding loyal...
By JKNewsMedia STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP changes are underway at Fidelity Bank Plc as the financial institution announces a reshuffling of its Board of Directors, effective 14 January 2025. The move, aimed at sustaining the bank’s growth momentum, follows approvals granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The bank appointed Alhaji Abdullahi S...
ByJKNewsMedia PROPOSALS TO limit Nigerian student loans to “high-demand” courses have sparked criticism from education stakeholders, who argue the move will deepen inequality and undermine intellectual diversity. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has labelled the policy discriminatory, stating it prioritises pro...
By Joke Kujenya STRUGGLES WITH poverty, the Almajiri system, and limited opportunities often define the lives of many children in northern Nigeria. Yet, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has risen above these challenges to lead Africa’s largest energy company. Markin...
By JKNewsMedia WORKPLACE DIVERSITY and inclusion strategies are essential for strengthening Nigeria’s multicultural corporate environment. Beyond gender, organisations must address tribal diversity, socioeconomic representation, and cultural nuances to foster collaboration and drive collective success. Human capital is pivotal in achiev...
