Author: Newsjaunts
Africa’s payments ecosystem has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviour, and the evolution of fintechs. In this evolving landscape, Interswitch Group, one of the continent’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has reinforced its longstanding partnership with ACI Worldwide, a global leader in real-time payments software, to unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.This new phase of the partnership elevates Interswitch’s relationship with ACI from reseller to strategic partner, granting Interswitch the right to sell ACI’s innovative payment solutions across 32 African countries. This milestone agreement consolidates the 20-year relationship, paving the…
The Renewed Hope Change Ambassadors have called for the removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The group cited his “incessant attacks” on women’s rights and “demarketing” of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his government as the main reasons for the call. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its President, Dr Florence Adenifuja, the group claimed that Wike has a history of violence against women. The group emphasized that Wike’s “anti-people’s actions” are a threat to society. The statement reads, “The Renewed Hope Change Ambassadors can no longer afford to be silent…
Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and leader of the Northern Caucus, has responded to Rep Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa’s warning against insulting former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement, Doguwa described Kwankwaso as the “grandfather of insults” and said he respects him despite their political differences. He stated that Kwankwaso’s denigrating comments about the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership triggered his cautioning. “I have been in the House of Representatives since Jibrin was in school. I, therefore, expect him to respect me the way he wants…
Urges Protesters for Calm Expression of Grievances
In a landmark victory, Malam AbdulRahman Aliagan from Kwara State has been elected as the new President of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ). Aliagan, who currently serves as the Group Managing Editor of Time Nigeria Magazine, TimeNigeria Online, The PrimeTimes Online and The ArtDaily Nigeria Newspaper secured 57% of the total votes cast by delegates during the virtual election held on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Addressing the audience after his election, Aliagan expressed his immense gratitude for the trust and confidence placed in him by his fellow NGIJ members. “I am both humbled and inspired by this honor,…
The Agenda for Development in Africa (ADA) has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its exemplary leadership which has resulted in minimal anger and protests in the region despite the ongoing nationwide demonstrations. While other regions grapple with chaos and crisis, the group said the North East has witnessed minimal anger and protests, a testament to the Commission’s effective governance and development initiatives. In a statement signed by Samson Audu, its Executive Director, the group said that the Muhammad Alkali-led agency has set a high standard and created a model for others to follow. “The ongoing nationwide protests, which have degenerated…
The Ogun State Government has announced that over 100 units of detached and semi-detached duplexes are ready for subscription by members of the public at the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Estate in Abeokuta. It also stated that plots of land are available for sale to individuals willing and ready to build their dream houses in the estate. Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi, stated this on Friday while conducting over 100 Realtors and Estate Agents around the PMB Estate, along Kobape Road, Abeokuta. Speaking further on what subscribers stand to gain in the estate, Hon. Omoniyi said that apart from…
The BenKalu Intellectuals Network (BIN), a think tank of young intellectuals, has launched a nationwide campaign to de-escalate the growing feeling of disunity, hatred, and animosity in the country. In a statement signed by its intellectual leader, Comrade Benedict Aguele, the group expressed commitment to building honest and patriotic leaders based on the philosophy of its mentor, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. While admitting that frustrations are high, and emotions are running deep due to the economic hardship, Aguele added that protests and violence are not the solution. The group, therefore, said it is…
Some video clips of confessions by the notorious gun running bandit in the North Western Nigeria, Musa Kamarawa who was arrested and detained by security agencies during the administration of former Zamfara Gov Bello Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence is now in circulation on social media platforms. In the video clips, the gun running bandit was being interrogated by security when he confessed to his crimes, leading to his arrest and imprisonment by the administration of former Zamfara Gov Bello Matawalle, but now released by the incumbent Gov Dauda Lawal, revealed how he related to bandits kingpins and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Revenue and Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji has said that Nigeria’s decision on sale of crude in Naira will save the country an estimated $7.3 billion annually. Adedeji disclosed this on Monday justifying why President Tinubu ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell crude in Naira. He noted on a month-on-month basis, the decision will reduce foreign expenditure by roughly $660 million. The FIRS boss stressed that the move by the President would cut down on Nigeria’s heavy reliance on foreign exchange for crude oil imports which…