By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia THE FEDERAL Government (FG) has pledged to settle the remaining legacy debts owed to power generation companies next year, following payments of about N1.23 trillion through bonds, while promising to protect vulnerable groups and improve electricity supply across Nigeria. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Ministe...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has approved an increase in the feeding budget for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members during orientation courses, with the revised allocation expected to take effect in 2027. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, announ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia NIGERIA’s DRIVE to attract fresh investment into the power sector is focusing on faster electricity metering, reliable gas supply and the rehabilitation of existing plants to improve power delivery and strengthen revenue collection. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Power Minister, Joseph Tegbe, outlined the strategy...
By JKNewsMedia THE FEDERAL Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), prioritising public transport operators, while negotiating a N1,350 per litre ceiling on petrol’s ex-gantry or landing cost to moderate price fluctuations. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Minister o...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO deliver stable and reliable electricity to households, businesses and industries in Lagos have gained fresh momentum, with the Federal Government and Lagos State agreeing to work together under the 24/7 Energy Zones pilot approved by President Bola Tinubu. JKNewsMedia.com he agreement followed a high-level technical ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s FEDERAL Government has ruled out an immediate electricity tariff increase, reaffirming its focus on improving power supply, expanding access to reliable electricity and accelerating universal metering, as it commissioned a 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University in Abuj...
By JKNewsMedia THE NEW Learner Identification Number (LIN) system will give Nigerian students permanent, traceable academic identities while improving education data and planning nationwide. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Education, is designed to track students’ academic journeys and support bette...
By Joke Kujenya CANCER PATIENTS should remain within the healthcare system and receive appropriate support according to their condition, treatment needs and disease progression, the Federal Government (FG) has said. JKNewsMedia.com National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Plan (NC/NCCP), Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr U...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems to uncover weaknesses exploited for fraud and strengthen controls across government institutions. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the President directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, M...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ARREST of a businessman and the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries have been ordered by President Bola Tinubu after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) uncovered an alleged unauthorised government office operating within the premises of the...
