Author: Newsjaunts

Joining the global celebration of UN International Day of Friendship, Jamara Home, Nigeria’s leading home appliances brand, is launching an exciting User-Generated Content (UGC) contest to celebrate the beauty of friendships. The contest, tagged #Jamaralovesfriendship, aims to encourage Nigerians to appreciate and celebrate their good friends or family members. Participants are required to share a photo or video, highlighting why their buddy is the best. To make the contest even more thrilling, Jamara Home will award the post with the highest number of likes an exciting gift for the buddy. Reacting to the announcement, Managing Director of Jamara Home, said;…

In a major milestone for Nigeria and the entire West African region, egusi melon seeds sourced from Oyo State are set to travel to the International Space Station as part of a multinational agricultural science mission. This marks the first time an agricultural product native to West Africa will be going to space, and the first time any object from Nigeria will enter orbit. The mission is being led by Nigerian space scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Temidayo Oniosun in collaboration with Jaguar Space and The Karman Project. The egusi seed will be launched alongside three other culturally significant crops: Egyptian…

Verve, Africa’s leading payment card and digital token brand, has officially launched the sixth edition of its acclaimed Verve GoodLife Promo—a nationwide campaign designed to reward loyal cardholders across Nigeria with exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium lifestyle experiences. This initiative underscores Verve’s commitment to enhancing the everyday lives of Nigerians by offering tangible value through seamless card usage. At a media briefing in Lagos, Verve unveiled the campaign alongside its strategic vision for the financial year, emphasizing innovation, financial inclusion, and enriched consumer engagement. The brand aims to accelerate digital transformation and embed its services into daily lifestyles, driving convenience…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) JB Daudu has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to replicate the proposed constitution review seeking to curtail the state Chief Judges’ power abuse to the Assembly leadership. Daudu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. The proposal before the NASS is seeking to introduce checks on the powers of state Chief Judges by strengthening the roles of judicial councils and peer review mechanisms. The proponents of the proposals seek to achieve this by promoting decentralized administrative structures within the state judiciary to reduce…

Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved a prompt payment system for contractors in the state to ensure none of them is owed, a policy that has been in place since the inception of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s administration. The decision was reached at the 15th ANSEC meeting held at the new government house known as the Light House Awka, on 21st July 2025. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the move is to enhance the payment system, which has been very effective for the past three years when Governor Soludo commenced governance. This comes after a…

Abeokuta, Ogun State — Excitement is building as Green Heritage Kiddies prepares to celebrate its Graduation and Prize Giving Day on Friday, 25th July, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The event, set to take place at the school hall located at Greenlands Academy Road behind the WAEC Office Esuruoso Layout, Sodubi, Onikolobo, Abeokuta, promises to be a vibrant and memorable occasion. Pupils, parents, and guests will gather to honour the academic achievements and talents of students, with prizes in recognizing excellence in characters and different subjects. The celebration will feature performances, speeches, and heartwarming moments as children mark the end of…

These days, people rely heavily on their mobile phones for talking, texting, banking, social media, and storing important personal information. Because of this, scammers and spammers often target phone users. Mobile fraud, like fake SMS messages and scams, is becoming more common and putting millions at risk of losing money or having their private details stolen. Airtel’s new AI-powered Spam Alert Service offers a smart and timely way to fight back, marking a major step forward in protecting mobile users in Africa. A brief look at mobile fraud and spam Mobile fraud and spam are problems around the world, but they hit harder…

Remo, Ogun State — As the 2025 elections approach, a prominent son of Remo, Otunba Otambala Oduyomi Obafemi, has declared his intention to represent the Remo Federal Constituency under the platform of the National Rescue Movement (NRM). Speaking on his political vision, Otunba Obafemi promised to implement the full manifesto of the NRM to rescue the people of his constituency from longstanding challenges and create sustainable empowerment structures. “If I am fortunate to emerge as the representative of Remo Federal Constituency, I will begin immediate implementation of our party’s manifesto to address the pressing needs of our people,” he said.…

In a heartfelt condolence message, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking KOF, the Group Chairman of Adron Group, has joined the rest of the nation in mourning the death of former President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, describing his passing as the departure of a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman whose legacy will remain indelible in Nigeria’s history. In the statement released to the press, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking expressed his deep sorrow over the death of the former Head of State and President, calling it a moment of “national grief and solemn reflection.” “His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, was more than a…

In recognition of its position as a digital pioneer in the African banking landscape, Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, a trailblazing digital platform pioneered by Nigeria’s oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, Wema Bank, has been awarded Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards 2025. Euromoney is a leading provider of competitive intelligence and benchmarking insight for the global banking and finance industry, trusted for over 50 years to deliver data-led analysis that informs strategy, validates performance, and supports decision-making at the executive level. The Euromoney Awards, pioneered by Euromoney, are regarded as the ultimate accolade in banking;…