By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter  HIGHLIGHTING the gravity of the malaria situation in Nigeria, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) underscores the alarming figures ─ 68 million reported cases and 194,000 deaths ─ as disclosed by the World Health Organization (WHO)’s 2022 report on Malaria in Nigeria. Chairperso...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A RECENT directive by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has set in motion the establishment of the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO) within the next 30 days, leading to the division of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Outlined in the order marke...
By Damilare Adeleye, JKNMedia Reporter SENATOR Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has lauded the efforts to spearhead initiatives aimed at bolstering the number of teachers in public schools across the nation by the Federal Ministry of Education. Speaking during a visit by the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, and senior government ...
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter THE imperative of fostering unity across party lines for the state’s continued development and progress has been affirmed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, urging the latter to refrain from inheriting his father’s enemies. Describing the governor as a...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has officially inaugurated the N4 billion matching fund loan scheme aimed at invigorating business operations within the state and fostering wealth creation. The launch, held at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, marked the commenc...
By Joke Kujenya THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its latest weather forecast spanning from Friday to Sunday, predicting a blend of cloudiness and sunshine across the nation. In the north, a sunny outlook with a hazy atmosphere is projected for Friday, except for Taraba State, where pockets of clouds may appear. Meanwhile...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter DELTA Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, announced on Thursday the imminent awarding of contact aimed at addressing the president flooding issues plaguing Warri Stadium and its surroundings. During a recent inspection of discharge channels at Ogbe-Ijoh market, Oborevwori expressed concern over the obstruction of...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter TOWARDS boosting Nigeria’s economy, President Bola Tinubu is poised to unveil three pivotal gas infrastructure projects to harness gas to propel fiscal growth. These initiatives, spearheaded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its partners, mark a significant stride in the nat...
READER’S Digest bids farewell to its United Kingdom (UK) readers after an 86-year run, as announced by the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Eva Mackevic, on her LinkedIn page. Mackevic expressed her sadness, citing financial strains as the cause for closure in today’s challenging magazine publishing landscape. Founded in 1922 by DeWitt Wallace and ...
By Oluwasegun Ikugbadi, Young Reporter EARLY THIS YEAR on February 11, 2024, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Engr. Tokunbo Wahab, announced on his social media handle that crossing highways is an offense in Lagos State. He instructed the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) and other law enforcement offic...
