By Omowale Adebiyi, JKNewsMedia Intern A FREE breast cancer screening initiative will offer life-saving health services to 250 women across Nigeria in October 2024. This programme aims to improve early detection rates, crucial for reducing breast cancer-related deaths, particularly for women with limited access to healthcare. The screening als...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s HEAVY reliance on oil has exposed the nation to global economic shocks, according to 9mobile’s CEO, Obafemi Banigbe. He highlighted the need for economic diversification during the 2024 BNI National Business Conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Banigbe noted that the current economic s...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOOD SAFETY and consumer awareness received a boost as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the importance of Codex food labelling standards. At a meeting of the National Codex Committee’s Technical...
By JKNewsMedia TO EXPAND its environmental conservation efforts, Polaris Bank has partnered with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) through a major tree planting initiative. This initiative emphasizes the urgent need for environmental restoration in Nigeria, where deforestation and land degradation thr...
By JKNEwsMedia IN RECOGNITION of its outstanding business partners, Globacom offered extravagant prizes on Thursday at an event featuring a captivating performance by popular music star Chinedu Okolie, famously known as Flavour. The event, held at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, also included a thrilling dance sho...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AN URGENT need for journalism to prioritize women’s voices and experiences emerged as a key highlight at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism’s (WSCIJ) 10th-anniversary event for its Report Women! Programme. Veteran journalist Olusegun Osoba emphasized this point. Speaking...
By JKNewsMedia AN EXCITING promo aimed at rewarding loyal and new customers with valuable prizes during the festive season has been introduced by Globacom. The ‘Festival of Joy’ promotion, which started on October 1, 2024, will run until January 31, 2025. It offers prizes like Toyota Prado SUVs, Kia Picanto cars, and life-changing ...
By JKNewsMedia VARIOUS HEALTH services have been provided to vulnerable communities across Southwest Nigeria. This was at the behest of a group of Nigerian nurses based in the United States of America (USA) under the aegis of Yoruba Nurses of North America (YORNNA). Penultimate week, they set their sights on Lagos for their 2024 Community [&he...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIAN EXEMPLIFY resilience and creativity, qualities that have kept the nation moving forward despite numerous challenges. In a heartfelt message for the 64th Independence Anniversary, telecommunications giant Globacom praised the commitment and passion of the Nigerian people. The company acknowle...
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN economy thrives on the contributions of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), responsible for generating jobs and boosting economic activities. This crucial sector has seen growth, with employment contributions rising by 3.5 percent. Recognizing these efforts, Polaris Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best Bank ...
