Author: Newsjaunts

Lagos, Nigeria – August 07, 2025 – In a significant step to reshape the development and refinement of fashion, Meta is proud to announce its collaboration with I.N Official to unveil the first ever AI-powered fashion collection at Africa Fashion Week London on Saturday 9th August. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection titled ‘Transcendence’ has been created by using Meta AI’s creative technologies at all stages of the design process. From the earliest stages of colour and fabric selection to storytelling and visualisation strategy, Meta AI played a central role in bringing this collection to life. Through this collaboration, Nigerian designer Ifeanyi Nwunedemonstrates how Meta AI—the world’s most…

In a bold and proactive move to safeguard lives and improve critical infrastructure, the Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, has spearheaded legislative action following the recent fatal accident on the Uren Bridge in Odogbolu Local Government Area of the State. Rising under personal explanation at plenary, Hon. Adeleye brought the tragic incident to the attention of the House, describing the Uren Bridge as dangerously narrow, structurally weak and long overdue for reconstruction. He emphasised that the bridge, which links Odogbolu to Ikenne Local Government Area, had become a death trap for commuters and…

Abuja, Nigeria – Thursday, August 7, 2025 — The Beer Sectoral Group (BSG), a sub-sectoral group under the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Sector of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), paid a high-level visit to Honourable Minister of Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR. The strategic engagement was part of the sector’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the government and seeking alignment on policy matters that affect the sustainability of the beer industry. The delegation, led by Mr. Carlos Coutino, Chairman of the BSG and Chief Executive Officer of International Breweries Plc, was received at…

As part of its ongoing drive to optimise financial transactions across key sectors, Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, is transforming Nigeria’s gaming landscape with the introduction of a bespoke suite of payment and collection solutions. Unveiled at an exclusive industry event themed “Beating the Odds: Innovation and Solutions for Smarter Betting Operations,” the new offerings are tailored to optimise payment flows, simplify collections, enable instant payouts, and personalise the player experience through reliable, tech-driven processes. Hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the session convened key stakeholders, regulators, and operators from across the gaming ecosystem, all seeking smarter, more…

Lagos, Nigeria – August 7, 2025 – Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in the Bank’s commitment to long-term, inclusive national development through strategic investment in human capital. At its core, the Beyond Education program is built not just to provide scholarships, but to create real-world pathways to employment and socio-economic mobility. Launched in June 2025, Beyond Education is…

Abeokuta, August 7, 2025 — A civil society organization, Gateway Lens led by Salami Sobande, has called on Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and his administration to provide full disclosure regarding an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to reports, over 30 EFCC operatives visited the governor’s office at Oke Mosan earlier this week to interrogate government officials over alleged financial misconduct, including questionable revenue practices and suspected diversion of public funds. Gateway Lens, a non-political watchdog group, expressed deep concern over what it described as “entrenched corruption” within the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government…

A senior correspondent with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Innocent Okoro Onoh, has shared his personal experience with SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, highlighting how the company ensured his wife’s safe delivery despite an ongoing medical sector strike. In a powerful testimonial, he wrote, “For over a decade, I had dutifully enrolled in Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) scheme, paying my dues and contributing to a system I scarcely believed in. Like many Nigerians, I had been influenced by the negative public perception surrounding NHIA—the long queues, the alleged poor treatment of enrollees, and the bureaucracy that seemed…

5 August 2025, Nigeria– Today, WhatsApp announced significant advancements in its ongoing fight against sophisticated messaging scams, including taking down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centers and the rollout of new in-app safety features designed to protect users globally. These efforts underscore WhatsApp’s commitment to user security amidst a landscape of increasingly complex fraudulent schemes. In the first six months of this year alone, WhatsApp proactively detected and banned over 6.8 million accounts associated with criminal scam centers. These decisive actions were taken before scam centers could fully operationalize their fraudulent campaigns, preventing potential harm to countless users. “The fight…

JMG Limited, Nigeria’s trusted provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions, has completed a major energy infrastructure deployment for the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, a leading new institution set to transform healthcare delivery across West Africa. To meet the needs of this world-class healthcare facility, JMG designed and installed a complete energy solution featuring six Mitsubishi 1800kVA Diesel Generators (Model S16R-PTA2) totaling 10.8MVA; Legrand UPS systems totaling 1,400kVA for essential backup power; 4000A Synchronization and Main LV Panels, Sub-Main Panels, and Capacitor Banks, as well as a full internal and external facility wiring. According to Mahmoud Hamadi, General…

Nestlé Nigeria has introduced new clear caps across its Pure Life bottled water range to boost recyclability. The clear caps, first introduced with the launch of the 33cl Nestlé Pure Life bottles, now feature on all bottle sizes, excluding Nestlé Pure Life Protect. By eliminating the traditional blue color pigmentation, the clear cap makes it easier for recyclers to identify, sort, and repurpose the material, helping to reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy. This change reinforces Nestlé Nigeria’s long-term commitment to more sustainable packaging solutions. Speaking on the brand’s decision to introduce the clear cap, Olutayo Olatunji, Business Executive Officer,…