Author: Newsjaunts

MAGGI, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand from Nestlé, has announced the successful completion of its Regenerative Agriculture (RegenAg) pilot for local soybean sourcing, a milestone that has inspired a broader program now supporting 25,000 smallholder farmers across Nigeria. Launched in 2023 with an investment of over ₦100 million, the pilot supported 1,030 soybean farmers to adopt climate-smart practices that improved their yields while restoring soil health. Implemented in partnership with TechnoServe and IDH, with technical guidance from the Centre for No-Till Agriculture (CNTA), Ghana, the project demonstrated the potential of regenerative farming to transform smallholder agriculture in Nigeria. The pilot introduced simple but effective techniques such as cover…

Lafarge Africa, ValueJet Nigeria, and the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) have thrown their weight behind the 2025 SWAN Security Cup, boosting the glamour of the annual inter-agency football competition in Ogun State. Lafarge Africa will provide kits for the four semi-finalists. Speaking on the support, Lafarge’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ginikanwa Frank-Durugbor, emphasised the company’s dedication to initiatives that foster unity and promote well-being among security personnel in its host communities. “We recognise the vital role security agencies play in maintaining peace and order in Ogun State,” said Frank-Durugbor. “By supporting the SWAN Security Cup, we’re encouraging camaraderie,…

22 October 2025, [Nigeria] – Meta, as part of its ongoing global anti-scam awareness campaign, has shared the latest trends in scams targeting older adults, new safety tools, and tips for how to spot and avoid scammers online. Since the start of the year, Meta has detected and disrupted close to 8 million accounts on Facebook and Instagram associated with criminal scam centers targeting people, including older adults, globally through messaging, dating apps, social media, crypto, and other apps. “The fight against scams and fraud is a relentless one, and we are continually evolving our defenses to stay ahead of bad…

The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is appalled and outraged by the illegal detention of our Union Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Adigun by the Police Area Commander of Zone 2, Abeokuta, ACP Ogundele Olorunwa. This consistent brazen abuse of power and disregard for the rule of law of this supposed senior police officer is unacceptable and demands immediate attention by the higher authorities of the force. The Council Secretary, while engaging in efforts to restore sanity around our Council Secretariat last night, an area that has unfortunately become overrun by individuals, especially ladies of the night…

It was a night of honour and gratitude at the 12th Annual TMnews Summit and Awards 2025, where Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Chairman and Group Managing Director of Adron Group, received a prestigious Award of Recognition for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerians through affordable housing and community development. The event, themed “Securing the Future: A Collaborative Approach to Community Safety,” brought together top government officials, security chiefs, corporate leaders, and humanitarian advocates to engage in constructive dialogue on national security, community partnership, and sustainable development. In his message of appreciation, Aare EmmanuelKing expressed heartfelt gratitude to TMnews…

Nigerian-Born Irish Boxer, Daniel Fakoyede Changing Immigrants Status Through Sports

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to demonstrate its commitment to youth empowerment and leadership development as 700 young professionals joined the bank through the Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP), signalling a major investment in the next generation of leaders who will continue to drive the continent’s economic and financial transformation. At the graduation ceremony, which was held at Landmark Events Centre in Lagos on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, the bank celebrated graduates from Nigeria and across African countries where the bank operates. UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu; Deputy Group Managing Director, Chukwuma Nweke, and other…

Coca-Cola‘s legendary Share a Coke campaign is Here!, and this time it’s all about Gen z and everything we love: unique names, vibes, and life-giving experiences. There’s a great feeling that comes with seeing your name on a bottle of Coke. It becomes more than just a drink; it comes with a moment, a smile, and a reason to share with friends and family. Coca-Cola brought this feeling to life when Share a Coke first launched, and now its back with 1000+ names, slangs, and squad names to celebrate the culture of sharing that’s so deeply Nigerian. For many young…

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Power is not meant to be hoarded, nor is it a delicacy to be served à la carte – selectively enjoyed by a few while others watch from the sidelines. In a truly democratic society, power must reflect justice, equity, and the shared dignity of all constituents. As Ogun State approaches five decades of existence, we must ask ourselves an uncomfortable but necessary question: Why has Ogun West never been allowed to produce a governor? Since the creation of Ogun State in 1976, leadership has remained a closed loop between Ogun Central and Ogun East, with both…

Veteran sports journalist and Ogun State Television(OGTV) broadcaster, Hakeem Akintunde, has been selected for national recognition by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) as part of activities marking the association’s 60th anniversary celebration. In a letter dated October 13, 2025, and signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Ikenna Okonkwo, the association announced that Akintunde will receive the SWAN @60 Veteran Sports Journalist Award during the Diamond Jubilee celebration slated for October 29–31, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. According to the letter, the honour is in recognition of Akintunde’s “outstanding contributions, professionalism, and enduring service to the growth and…