Author: Newsjaunts
The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians in Nigeria and China as they celebrate the yuletide season. In his goodwill message, Tegbe described Christmas as a season that embodies the enduring values of love, peace, sacrifice, and unity, principles he noted remain fundamental to fostering harmony within societies and strengthening international partnerships. He urged Christians of Nigerian and Chinese descent to draw inspiration from the birth and life of Jesus Christ, as enshrined in the Holy Scriptures, and to continue to uphold these values in…
Pernod Ricard Nigeria, a member of the Pernod Ricard Group, a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has launched the ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign in Lagos to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and promote responsible drinking habits among road users. The campaign, themed “Take Responsibility for Your Safety – Don’t Drink and Drive,” aims to reduce road accidents and fatalities during the festive season and beyond. According to the FRSC, drunk driving remains a leading cause of road crashes in Nigeria, with Lagos State being…
JMG Limited, Nigeria’s trusted hybrid and integrated electromechanical energy provider, has successfully commissioned solar power systems at three major NIPCO Plc, a prominent fueling station in Nigeria. The project, which involved the installation of solar power systems at three of NIPCO’s stations in Gwagwalada, Lekki, and Mpape, delivered dependable clean energy, eliminating diesel reliance, and unlocking over ₦44 million in annual energy cost savings. The installations feature advanced hybrid systems, combining solar arrays, lithium battery storage, and smart inverters to provide 24/7 energy for fuel pumps, lighting, and office operations. Each site has reported zero use of electricity or generator power since the systems…
Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community safety and sustainable ecological practices through the donation of essential firefighting and preventive equipment including hoses and gasoline water pumps to the Ikoyi Fire Service Station in Lagos. The donation was made under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP) by the True Serve team, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to the environment and community safety. Through the FHHP, members of staff identify areas of critical community needs, raise funds, and then receive matching monetary support from the bank to execute the projects. Commenting on the reason behind the donation, Divisional Head, Brand…
Anambra State Government has observed with concern the circulation of videos on social media depicting a substandard and uninspiring Christmas decoration at a roundabout in the state, which has been wrongly attributed to the government and has sparked unwarranted criticisms. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the state government categorically debunk these misleading narratives and dissociate itself from the controversial decoration, and set the record straight for the general public. He stated that contrary to the false claims being propagated, the decoration was not undertaken or sponsored by the state government, as it was the initiative of…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Acting Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mrs. Bolarinwa Adebowale, has emphasized that proper implementation and thorough documentation of procurement plans will safeguard government agencies, ensuring accountability, transparency, and value for money in public spending. Speaking during the submission and defense of actuals for the 2025 Procurement Plan with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the Bureau’s Conference Room, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Adebowale noted that compliance with the state’s procurement process is crucial for effective governance. She explained that procurement activities have a ten-year lifespan, remaining relevant even after retirement from service. “Part of…
NAIROBI, KENYA— The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a transformative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with a consortiumcomprising Africa50 and Power Grid Corporation of India, markinga significant milestone in the expansion and modernization of Kenya’s power transmission network. The project, valued at USD 311 million (KES 40.4 billion), will be fully financed and implemented by the private sector with no public funds committed. It involves the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of two key high-voltage transmission lines and associated substations, aimed at enhancing grid reliability, integrating renewable energy sources, and strengthening power supply across Western and Northern Kenya. The project proponent is a consortium of…
In furtherance of its unwavering commitment to the health sector, the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has awarded the contract for the landscaping of the car park for the Trauma Centre at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, to Triseconds Resources Ltd. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that the move was made at the 25th ANSEC meeting held at the Lighthouse, Awka, on 15th December 2025, amidst several important decisions. The sector which has been transformed by Governor Soludo since its inception in office, has been prioritised in the…
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership on Rite-On-The-Beach with POP Beach Club, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, community development, youth empowerment, and educational sustainability. The “Rite-on-the-Beach” initiative is a points-based, community-driven plastic recovery and environmental responsibility program designed to tackle plastic pollution while delivering tangible social value to underserved coastal communities in Lagos State. The renewed partnership builds on the success of previous program engagements, which have combined periodic beach clean-up exercises, environmental education, advocacy, and community collaboration to address plastic waste and promote responsible waste management practices across Lagos communities. Speaking on…
The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247 and several other major organisations have thrown their weight as sponsors behind the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), scheduled to hold from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos. AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), unveiled its strong list of sponsors and partners, showing growing confidence in African music as a major cultural and economic force. The 9th edition, themed “Unstoppable Africa,” has attracted support from key sectors including finance, real estate, beverages, digital platforms,…