By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern A DECISIVE action has been taken by Polaris Bank to promote environmental sustainability by expanding its tree-planting initiative across Nigeria. This ongoing campaign aligns with global efforts to restore ecosystems and mitigate climate change. The latest exercise took place at Government Secondary Schoo...
ByJKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO derail sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes in Nigeria, Cameroon, and South Africa were exposed in a report released on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. In a document, titled “Sweetened Profits: The Industry’s Playbook to Fight Sweetened Beverage Taxes,” unveils a global strategy by the beverage industry, common...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The increasing sophistication of drug traffickers along Nigeria’s coastal waters has prompted a stronger response from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Drug syndicates have been using merchant ships, private yachts, and even fishing trawlers to smuggle illicit substances into the cou...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA Union of Journalists (NUJ) holds the third edition of its Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria. The event, holding at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, is organized by the National Secretariat of the NUJ under the leadership of Chief Chris Isiguzo. It [...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern NIGERIA’s SECURITY landscape is described as undergoing notable transformation due to the efforts of the Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. It was noted that over the past year, her leadership has drawn commendation from both security agencies and stakeholders. Her innovati...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering peace and driving economic growth in the Niger Delta region by strengthening dialogue with local communities. This was the focus of a community engagement session held at Igurubia Square Town Hall in Yenagoa...
By Joke Kujenya NESTLÉ NIGERIA has announced the opening of entries for the 2024 Media Awards, an annual event aimed at recognizing and rewarding journalistic excellence across the country. Now in its fourth edition, the awards honour media professionals whose compelling storytelling sheds light on critical issues within the food and beverage ...
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...
