By Joke Kujenya EMBARKING on the inaugural journey of the Abuja Metro train during its official commercial launch on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima launched a momentous occasion for Nigeria’s transportation sector. The grand inauguration of the Abuja light rail system by President Tinubu on Wednesda...
By Joke Kujenya IN A SIGNIFICANT legislative session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the signing of a bill that reinstates ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ as the national anthem. Akpabio made the announcement during a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday. He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu...
By Joke Kujenya MARKING THE first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the President to publicly disclose his asset declaration form. Highlighting the significance of this action for promoting democracy, accountability, and transparency, SERAP’s call ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENTS BOLA Tinubu of Nigeria and Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, yesterday, held discussions focusing on regional security, democratic governance, and economic development in the West African continent. The two leaders emphasized the urgent need for a unified approach to combat terrorism, banditry, human trafficking, and...
By Joke Kujenya SENEGALESE PRESIDENT Bassirou Faye arrived at Nigeria’s Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Thursday afternoon for his first official visit since taking office. He was received at 3:09 p.m. by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and senior government officials as Faye’s visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the ...
By Damilare Adeleye, JKNMedia Reporter THE anticipation surrounding Nigeria’s student loan scheme is reaching its zenith, with thousands of students poised to become beneficiaries across the nation. Representing a landmark policy initiative, the student loan law aims to extend interest-free loans to financially disadvantaged students in tertia...
