By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has addressed the recent surge in petrol prices at filling stations across the country, attributing the situation to disruptions caused by severe weather conditions. On July 8, 2024, Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, explained that the fuel que...
By Joke Kujenya AGAIN, NIGERIA experienced a nationwide power outage as the national grid collapsed on Saturday, plunging the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, into darkness. Emeka Ezeh, Head of Corporate Communications at Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), confirmed the collapse, which occurred at about 3:0...
By Joke Kujenya A SERIES of economic measures were announced President Bola Tinubu on Thursday aimed at stabilizing the economy, creating jobs, and ensuring economic security. He introduced these initiatives at the inauguration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), which will run alongside the recently launched National Con...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIA’S MINING sector is set to see a significant shift as new rates for licenses and permits come into effect, aiming to streamline operations and drive economic growth. The revised fees, set after consultations with industry stakeholders, are designed to improve revenue, enhance service delive...
By Joke Kujenya THE UNIVERSITY of Birmingham has made history by appointing British-Nigerian lawyer Sandie Okoro as its first female Chancellor. The institute, on Tuesday, described it as significant milestone which highlights Okoro’s esteemed career and her unwavering commitment to equality and diversity. Recognized as one of the UK’s f...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended congratulatory messages to the newly elected Prime Minister of United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer. Starmer, the Labour Party leader had emerged winner in Tuesday’s general elections, toppling the Conservative Party’s incumbent, Rishi Sunak. T...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter IN RESPONSE to warnings from security agencies about potential nationwide protests, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has activated its civil intelligence network. The agency says it has instructed its 812 offices across Nigeria to identify and monitor hotspots and individuals involved in the planne...
By Joke Kujenya GROUP CHIEF Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari, announced the irreversible drive to make Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) accessible to Nigerians. During the simultaneous commissioning of 12 CNG stations in Abuja and Lagos, Kyari highlighted the massive deployment of CNG stations nationwide. Additionally, NNPC Ltd...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported a remarkable increase in rail transportation metrics for the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a substantial rise in both passenger and cargo movement. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the total number of passengers who traveled by rail surged to 675,293, ...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIA Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced a forecast of thunderstorms and heavy rains spanning three days, starting Wednesday. Released on Tuesday in Abuja, the weather outlook predicts significant weather activity across various regions in the country. Morning thunderstorms on Wednesday are anticipated over Jigaw...
