By Aminat Yusuf, JKNewsMedia Intern, Kano IN COLLABORATION with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), Polaris Bank has expanded its tree-planting initiative to Kano State. On Friday, August 30, 2024, the bank and NCF conducted a commemorative tree planting at Ajingi Community Reserve, Kunkurawa. The project is part of efforts to promote n...
By Joke Kujenya FOREX SHORTAGES have caused petrol prices to fluctuate sharply in Nigeria, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). The company said that unrestricted free market forces are determining the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), as stipulated by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) as it promises reli...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismissed allegations of bias in its appointment of directors and commanders, calling the claims baseless. In a statement on Thursday signed by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & AdvocacyNDLEA on September 5, 2024, the agency responded to social medi...
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NEWLY established Think Tank and Resource Center, The Progressive Institute (TPI), is set to be unveiled by the All-Progressive Congress (APC) on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Abuja. The event is set to begin at 10:00am at the Abuja Inter-Continental Hotel. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will perform the ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RONCHESS GLOBAL Resources Plc has rejected allegations of contract irregularities made by Sahara Reporters on August 28, 2024. The publication claimed that Pastor Adeolu Adeboye, a board member of Ronchess, received state contracts that were later abandoned. Ronchess firmly denies these accusations, ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter RECOGNIZING THE growing need for women entrepreneurs to adapt to modern technological advancements, Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with ImpactHER to provide free training on digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills. This initiative, aimed at empowering women in business, took place from August 19...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS and local stakeholders in the global fight against illicit drug trafficking have pledged their support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) Alternative Development Project (ADP). This initiative aims to redirect illicit drug producers and dealers towards lawful an...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recognized the bravery of eight Marine Command officers by awarding them special promotions for their exceptional conduct during a recent operation against drug traffickers on Lagos waterways. The officers intercepted canoes and boats attempting to...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS LAGOS State rolls out the second phase of the ‘Ounje Eko’ discount market, residents across the state will gain access to affordable food items starting Sunday, September 1. The initiative, which offers essential food products at a 25% discount, aims to alleviate the financial burden o...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ILAJE community in Bariga, Lagos State, faces significant healthcare challenges, including access to eye care and treatment for chronic diseases. Addressing these issues, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd has expanded its Vision First Programme has brought the much-needed medical...
