By JKNewsMedia ONE OF Nigeria’s prominent digital commercial banks has made a strategic move by appointing a new Board of Directors. This transition at the Polaris Bank signals the bank’s forward-thinking approach and its commitment to staying competitive in the evolving banking landscape. The newly formed 10-member board brings extensiv...
By JKNewsMedia YORÙBÁ NURSES of North America (YORNNA) has announced that it is making strides in delivering free, quality healthcare across Yorùbá-speaking states in Nigeria, including Lagos, Kwara, and Kogi. After a successful 2023 outreach in Ilé-Ifẹ̀, YORNNA is preparing for an even larger impact in Lagos, with planned health initiatives i...
By JKNewsMedia AFRICAN VOICES Playmakers will showcase Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka this weekend. His life, activism, and achievements in literature take center stage. The renowned Nigerian playwright and poet discusses the values and experiences that have shaped his career. Viewers will hear about his political activism and its influ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A REAL estate worker from Anambra State, Olieh Somtochukwu, has secured N1 million in the Glo Jolly Win promo, making him to emerge as the first winner. His victory brings excitement to other participants across Nigeria. The Glo Jolly Win promo allows subscribers to win cash prizes or airtime by [&he...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s LUXURY market is set for a major boost as demand for high-quality African-inspired jewelry continues to grow, driven by the return of DOLA. Entering into partnership with Iro Lagos, a leading concept store, to offer shoppers an exclusive collection of its iconic pieces. the internatio...
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern STRENGHTENING TRADE relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK), has seen a boost as a financial institution, Polaris Bank, gets inducted into the prestigious Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC). This move signifies further alignment between Nigerian businesses and global partners, fosteri...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia NIGERIAN AUTHORITIES have arrested a notorious drug baron connected to multiple failed cocaine smuggling attempts to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The suspect, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu, also known as Barryshine, had evaded capture for two years. His name first surfaced during investigations into cocaine smugglin...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MATERNITY KITS have been donated to expectant mothers in Aiyetoro, Yaba, :agos, by the Fidelity Bank as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The initiative, under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), aims to ease the financial burden on pregnant women in underserved comm...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A BOLD step has been taken with the launch of SeaBaaS, Africa’s first homegrown core banking system, setting a new milestone in Nigeria’s commercial banking transition. Developed by Peerless, this move signals a new era in digital banking across the continent. By using local expertise and cutting-edg...
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Intern RISING EDUCATION costs pose a significant challenge to Baytur Rahmah Orphan Foundation’s mission of supporting orphans across Nigeria. The organization notes that in the 2023/2024 session alone, it spent nearly ₦5 million to ensure these children received both education and welfare support. This achi...
