By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ECONOMIC REFORMS in Nigeria are essential, according to Indermit Gill, the World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist. Speaking at the National Economic Summit in Abuja, Gill acknowledged the hardships facing Nigerians but insisted that reforms are crucial for long-term stability. He commended the...
By Joke Kujenya ANOTHER SUDDEN collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid has thrown millions of Nigerians into darkness, again. The grid crumbled about 6.48p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, resulting in a nationwide blackout across the country. The widespread outage highlights persistent issues within the country’s power supply sys...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter DAY AFTER October 1 Independence: Amid economic reforms, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is starting a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom (UK). This time away will allow him to reflect on the progress and challenges of his administration’s reforms. The presidency reassures Ni...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIAN EXEMPLIFY resilience and creativity, qualities that have kept the nation moving forward despite numerous challenges. In a heartfelt message for the 64th Independence Anniversary, telecommunications giant Globacom praised the commitment and passion of the Nigerian people. The company acknowle...
From JKNewsMedia Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood, we stand, Nigerians all, and proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour’d, And this we count as gain, To hand on […]
By Joke Kujenya A NATIONWIDE broadcast will address pressing issues as part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2024. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to speak at 7 a.m., focusing on the country’s progress and the challenges ahead. In previous independence speeches, Nigeria’s leaders highlighted themes of national ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu swears in Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. Her appointment underscores the pivotal role the judiciary plays in upholding the nation’s constitutional democracy. During the swearing-in ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of judicial independence and i...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO revamp Nigeria’s transportation system took a major step forward with the handover of 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The Federal Government says it is promo...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE VICE President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has been tasked with leading efforts to resolve the country’s ongoing fuel crisis. This directive came from President Bola Tinubu, as he mandated immediate action to address challenges in the oil and gas sector, particularly around fuel pricing and supp...
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...
