Author: Newsjaunts

Virtually all Nigerian businesses surveyed say Meta’s platforms have expanded their customer reach,according to new independent research that finds Meta is contributing an estimated $820 million inannual economic value to Nigeria today — with AI adoption set to add $22 billion to GDP by 2035.The “Nigeria’s Digital Economy” report, conducted by independent research firm Public First, finds thatunder the right conditions this figure could grow to $2 billion as digital adoption deepens — with Meta’splatforms functioning as essential digital infrastructure connecting Nigerian entrepreneurs to customers,markets, and new economic opportunity.The findings reveal that 14 million Nigerian SMEs used Meta’s apps —…

Lagos lawmaker, Adewale Temitope Adedeji, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the party’s candidacy in Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 1 ahead of the 2027 general election. Adewale, a current member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, scored 19,111 to defeat his closest rival, Obawole Quadri lawal, who polled 295 votes. Three other aspirants in the election that was monitored by the state electoral officers, the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies, Afolabi Ajiboye, Akinyemi Temitope, and Adewale Lateef, scored 165, 73 and 33 votes respectively. The primary election was conducted peacefully on Wednesday across seven political…

Governor Dauda Lawal Ph.d has officially emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Zamfara State, following a consensus arrangement adopted by the party for its primaries. The governor secured the ticket after party members and supporters gathered across various wards to endorse him as the APC’s flagbearer for the forthcoming election. The consensus model, which allowed party stakeholders to unite behind a single candidate, was embraced as a strategy to avoid a contentious primary and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 polls. Speaking with journalists shortly after the exercise, Governor…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election conducted across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State ended with the emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election. The exercise, which attracted unprecedented participation and support from party members across the state, was widely adjudged peaceful, orderly, and devoid of violence or disruptions. Speaking after participating in the governorship primary election at Ward 3, Iperu 1, in Ikenne Local Government Area, Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed that more than 700 aspirants had initially indicated interest in contesting for…

Abeokuta South came alive today as Hon. Chief Tolulope Oluwafikayo Ayinla Phillips emerged as one of the leading political figures in the ongoing governorship primary election at Ward 7, Abeokuta South, recording an impressive turnout and strong support from party members and his loyalists. The atmosphere at the polling venue was charged with excitement as supporters trooped out in large numbers, responding to the earlier call by Hon. Phillips for party faithful/All Tolu Phillips movement members across Abeokuta South and its municipal areas to participate actively in the primary election process. Before the commencement of voting, Hon. Phillips had passionately…

The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the One-China Principle, stating that the country’s position on Taiwan remains a settled and non-negotiable matter of national policy. The statement comes as global attention turns once again to China’s insistence on the One-China Principle, following the visit of a United States delegation led by President Donald Trump in Beijing, accompanied by America’s most powerful business executives. The visit underscored the enduring centrality of the Taiwan question in China’s diplomatic engagements, and Beijing’s consistent position that the People’s Republic of China is the world’s only legitimate Chinese government and…

Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Noheem Adams, on Wednesday floored his rival, Saheed Adesegun Bankole, in the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eti-Osa Constituency 1. Adams polled 7,638 to defeat Bankole who scored 1,225 in the poll held at Ward K3, Olomu primary school, Ajah. The result of the election was announced by Basirat Kamoru, who declared Adams, the incumbent lawmaker, as the APC candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly in the constituency. While Adams had a landslide in five of the wards, election in the sixth ward J…

IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE — Alhaji Abdulhameed Femi Omotayo, popularly known as “OmoOwo,” has secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the Ogun East Senatorial District ahead of the upcoming legislative elections.Omotayo emerged victorious following the party’s primary election conducted on Wednesday at the Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode.In his acceptance speech, the newly minted candidate framed his victory as the dawn of a “new movement” centered on accessibility and inclusive governance for the district. He expressed gratitude to party delegates and leaders, emphasizing that his candidacy represents a collective vision for the region rather than personal ambition. “Today is…

By Olawale OlurotimiThe demand for seasoned female administrators with global exposure in the governance of Nigeria’s economic hub has never been more urgent. Following the rich legacy of impactful female political leaders in Lagos State, Mrs. Zansi Omolara Samuel has emerged as the definitive choice to champion the cause of women, professionals, and the diaspora community in executive governance.Mrs. Zansi’s formidable professional background sets her apart. After earning her National Certificate in Education (NCE) at the Lagos State College of Education, Ijanikin (Oto Awori), she excelled as an Administrative Officer at the prestigious Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON). Seeking…

When President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing alongside America’s most powerful business executives, the world was reminded that economic interdependence remains one of the most powerful forces in international relations. Beneath the trade and investment agenda, however, ran a question China has never left unanswered, the One-China Principle, and Beijing’s absolute, unwavering commitment to it. For China, this is a matter of sovereign certainty. The People’s Republic of China is the world’s only legitimate Chinese government, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of its territory. This is not a position Beijing has hedged or softened across decades of shifting global…