By Joke Kujenya IN 2023, 56% of Nigerians reported contact with a public official in the past year, a decrease from 63% in 2019 as revealed in the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest survey. This decline occurred across all regions except the North-West, where contact rates remained stable at 60%. The South-South zone saw […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter IMPORTANCE OF inclusive data for sustainable family planning was the major focus for Nigeria to highlight on World Population Day (WPD) 2024. The theme, “Embracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a Resilient and Equitable Future for All,” stresses the need to address rapid population growth ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS A PROACTIVE measure to tackle soaring food prices and enhance food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to import 250,000 metric tonnes each of wheat and maize. The government will distribute these semi-processed commodities nationwide to support small-scale processors and ...
By Bola BOLAWOLE THE RICHEST man in Africa, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, stirred the hornet’s nest recently when he accused the International Oil Companies (IOC) operating in Nigeria of sabotaging his efforts to put an end to the embarrassing, ridiculous and neck-breaking importation of refined fuel products by Nigeria. Although Dangote exonerated th...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited clarified that it is not currently pursuing a new $2 billion oil-for-cash loan deal, countering recent reports. The NNPC stated that it would make an official announcement if it decided to proceed with such initiatives. Recent reports had suggested that NNPC sought a $2 bil...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’S STATE-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has disclosed it is actively negotiating a new $2 billion oil-backed loan to stabilize operations and address financial challenges intensified by economic pressures. The loan, proposed against 30,000-35,000 barrels per day of crude production, aims to bols...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has added twelve more state government-owned tertiary institutions to its student loan application portal, increasing the total number of participating institutions from 36 to 48. This significant expansion follows the successful submission and verification of necessary data by these i...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, aimed at resolving the ongoing conflicts between pastoralists and farmers in Nigeria. This announcement came during the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN Bar Association (NBA) has firmly addressed misinformation circulating about the SAMOA Agreement, asserting that the agreement does not compromise Nigeria’s sovereignty or mandate the recognition of LGBTQ rights. On July 8, 2024, NBA President Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau issued a detailed stateme...
AS THIS year’s World Population Day is marked on July 11, 2024, the spotlight turns to Nigeria’s efforts to address its burgeoning population, particularly in the bustling commercial capital of Lagos. At the forefront of this critical endeavor is The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a dynamic program building on the successes of the pioneerin...
