Author: Newsjaunts
It was an evening of colour, culture, and celebration as notable personalities from across the Southwest gathered for the prestigious Southwest Recognition and Excellence Awards, a night that blended glamour with greatness. The event, which brought together distinguished figures from media, entertainment, governance, and traditional institutions, celebrated individuals who have made remarkable impacts in their various fields. The atmosphere was electric as environmental icon Dr Ola Oresanya and celebrated Nollywood Legend Antar Laniyan, were represented at the occasion with, drawing cheers from the appreciative audience. In his welcome address, the convener of the event, Comrade Gbadebo, expressed deep gratitude to…
The Zamfara State Government has announced a total revenue generation of N358.9 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, representing 82 percent performance of its approved revenue target of N437 billion. The disclosure was made by the State Auditor-General, Abubakar Danmaliki, on Thursday in Gusau, during the official presentation of the state’s 2024 Citizens Accountability Report. Danmaliki explained that the revenue performance reflected steady improvement in the state’s Value Added Tax (VAT), Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and federal statutory allocations, alongside aids and grants from development partners. Earlier, the Commissioner of Finance, Bello Auta said that the report’s presentation was the…
Girls across Nigeria have been encouraged to prioritize their menstrual and mental health to help them grow into confident adults capable of facing the future without limitations. This formed the core message of Glo Foundation, the social investment arm of Globacom, during its engagement with schoolgirls across the country on Wednesday as part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC), themed: “The GIRL I am, the changes I lead: GIRLS on the frontline of crisis.” Working with Health Aid for All Initiative (HAFAI), a non-governmental organization, the Foundation organized a health awareness campaign aimed…
The stage is set for an exciting showdown as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Deputy Zonal Director Mr Eden Akpa Uchena is expected to storm Ogun State for the 2025 Ogun SWAN Security Cup. The tournament, organized by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State Chapter, brings together major security agencies in a friendly but competitive football event aimed at fostering unity, teamwork, and physical fitness among security operatives. This year’s edition promises to be even more captivating, with top officers from various formations including the Police, Fire Service, Civil Defence, Customs, FRSC, NCoS, and EFCC…
The Commissioner for Forestry in Ogun State, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun is expected to perform the ceremonial kick off of the 5th edition of SWAN SECURITY Cup. Engr. Oludotun who has been supporting the competition since inception will perform the kick off before the game involving the Nigerian Correctional Centre and the Economic Financial and Crimes Commission. Engr. Oludotun, an exceptional leader will lead other top government officials to the MKO Abiola Sports Arena Kuto Abeokuta, venue of the competition by 12pm. According to the LOC Chairman, the organisers are deeply honoured to have the Honourable Commissioner, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, to…
History tends to correct the record, and lies eventually collapse under the weight of their own contradictions as is now happening to the dubious Philips Consulting poor rating of Anambra’s educational development which impulsive critics hastily jumped on to castigate Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo recently. In an age of ‘microwave’ propaganda, we must learn to wait for truth to put on its boots rather than running alongside every lie that passes by. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, stated that when Philips Consulting earlier released its flawed report, Anambra had put forward a robust denunciation backed by irrefutable facts…
Lagos, Nigeria – Octobe 102025 Interswitch, the leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities prosper across Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting creativity, technology, and innovation through its Gold Sponsorship of the Untitled Design Conference (UDC) 2025, held recently in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. The Untitled Design Conference has grown to become one of the largest and most influential gatherings of design and technology professionals in Nigeria and beyond. This year’s edition provided a platform for learning, collaboration, and exchange of ideas on the future of design, user experience, and technology, highlighting how creativity continues…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that the unveiling and official kick off of the Ogun Job Centre across the 3 Senatorial Districts of the State marks not just the unveiling of a building but the audacious beginning of an Era of a life Changing initiative. The Governor gave the disclosure during the official Commissioning of the Ogun Job Centre, done in collaboration with the German Cooperation DUETSCHE ZUSAMMENARBEIT, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the World Bank through the Ogun State, Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) and Implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Intertionale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, at…
The Federated Association of Zamfara State Students (FAZAMSS), the apex umbrella body of all Zamfara State students across tertiary institutions, wishes to express its profound appreciation to His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal, Executive Governor of Zamfara State, for approving and releasing the long-awaited ₦163 million backlog payment owed to 149 Zamfara State–sponsored students at Crescent University, Abeokuta. This historic gesture comes after a decade of uncertainty and hardship, during which affected students and their families endured immense emotional and financial struggles due to unpaid tuition fees inherited from past administrations. The payment, which commenced in August 2025 and will be…
Tier one Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced its readiness to begin the disbursement of funds under the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) N5 billion Credit Intervention Scheme. The initiative is designed to expand access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as businesses owned by women and youths across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the bank and NCGC. According to Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe, the partnership with NCGC represents a significant step in the bank’s…