By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE FEDERAL Government has reaffirmed its resolve to transform the power sector into a sustainable, bankable ecosystem essential for economic growth. This came as it declared a total projected investment of $32.8billion for the Mission 300 Energy Compact, with $15.5billion expected from the priv...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter CANDIDATES SEEKING university admission in Nigeria with Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scores between 140 and 180 can now apply for a wide selection of courses across science, arts, and commercial disciplines. This follows the decision by the to approve 150 as the minimum cut-off mark f...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NIGERIA’s MOST sought-after tertiary institution for the 2025 academic session is Lagos State University (LASU), based on official data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during its ongoing Policy Meeting in Abuja. The annual forum, which sets admission benchmarks a...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE FEDERAL Government has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that Cameroonian authorities have released water from the Lagdo Dam, urging Nigerians to ignore the misinformation and rely solely on official updates. Clarifying the situation, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE NATIONAL benchmark for admission into Nigerian universities has been fixed at 150, following a resolution reached by stakeholders at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) annual policy meeting held in Abuja. The cut-off marks for other institutions include 140 for colleges o...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NIGERIA’s OFFICIAL minimum age for university and other tertiary admissions is now set at 16, following a federal policy directive mandating strict nationwide compliance. The decision was announced in Abuja by Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa during the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admiss...
By JKNewsMedia TWELVE NEW aides and twenty-seven liaison officers have been appointed to key roles across Ogun State as Governor Dapo Abiodun moves to strengthen his administration’s grassroots engagement and executive capacity. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, confirmed the governor’s approval of eleve...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent A FRESH blow to Nigeria’s economic recovery may be on the horizon as United States (US) President Donald Trump renews threats to impose additional tariffs on BRICS-aligned nations. The looming 10 percent tariff, if enforced, could further destabilise Africa’s largest economy, which has battled ...
By JKNewsMedia FOLLOWING THE death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away aged 90 on Monday morning, President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late monarch, mourning him as a revered traditional ruler, a statesman of stature, and a steadfast pillar of peace and wisdom. The President extended his condolences ...
By Opeyemi Adewale, JKNewsMedia Reporter MOUNTING LOSES in the electricity sector pushed the government’s subsidy obligation to ₦536.4billion in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a continued freeze on cost-reflective tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) revealed the figure in its latest quarterly report, highlight...
