Author: Newsjaunts
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…
As the November 8, 2025 election approaches, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has emphasized the importance of unity and active citizenship. The Governor made the call while speaking to a diverse crowd, under the auspices of Association of Non-Indigenes in Anambra State, who converged in their thousands at the International Convention Centre (ICC) to endorse him for a second term According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, “I am deeply humbled by the outpouring of sentiments received here,” the governor stated, acknowledging the endorsements for his second term. He stressed the need for all Nigerians to embrace the principles…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable ocean governance and blue economy development at the 12th Advisory Board on the Law of the Sea (ABLOS) Conference, held from 7 to 8 October 2025 in Doha, Qatar. The Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrographic Agency, Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode, represented Nigeria on a high-level panel themed “Is United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III) Fit for Purpose in Modern Times? Achievements, Challenges and Future Pathways.” The two-day conference brought together global experts and policymakers to examine the evolving landscape of…
In a bold endorsement of infrastructural progress in Ogun State, Honourable Tolulope Phillips has praised Governor Dapo Abiodun for the successful launch and operation of the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, describing it as a “monumental achievement” and a “symbol of visionary leadership.” Speaking with news men in Abeokuta, Hon. Phillips lauded the governor’s commitment to turning long-standing dreams into reality. “What Governor Dapo Abiodun has done with the Gateway Airport is nothing short of transformational and giant stride,” he said. “From what we can call a Dumpsite to a world-class aviation hub—this is the kind of leadership that moves…
The Ogun State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated ValueJet Airlines and its owner, Otunba Kunle Soname for becoming the first airline to successfully operate a scheduled commercial flight at the newly inaugurated Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. This landmark achievement, with the inaugural commercial flight to Abuja on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, was a testament to the remarkable progress in infrastructure development being recorded in the state. Speaking on behalf of the association, the Chairman of Ogun SWAN, Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji, hailed the indigenous airline for its pioneering spirit and commitment to expanding…