Author: Newsjaunts
LAGOS – The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has broadened its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts with the second phase of its “Back to School Storm” initiative, reaching four public primary schools in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The Agency visited Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo; Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo; Etunrenren Primary School; and Muslim Primary School, Ikorodu distributing essential school supplies to pupils. The donated items included environmentally-conscious school bags crafted from repurposed advertising banners, alongside exercise books and writing materials. The initiative underscores LASAA’s commitment to both educational advancement and environmental sustainability, a vision championed by…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has joined a league of other Heads of Anti-corruption Agencies in Africa to consider new initiatives functional enough to drive an all-embracing involvement of stakeholders in preventing and combating the scourge of corruption. In a Welcome Remark, Head, Special Investigating Unit, South Africa, Andy Mothibi, expressed delight at the massive attendance of anti-graft czars across the continent and reinforced the need to continue to tackle corruption issues in all the nations. The Conference is themed: “Enhancing an Inclusive Participation of State and Non-State Actors to Prevent…
The leadership of Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, at the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja. The Interswitch delegation was led by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell Elegbe, and the Board Chairman and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Ken Olisa. Also present at the meeting was the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman and Coordinating Director of the FIRS Strategic Management Office, Tayo Koleosho. The visit served as an opportunity to…
Dubai, 5 May 2025: Airtel Africa announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses for the other 5 countries are under process. With this collaboration, Airtel Africa will further enhance its next-generation satellite connectivity offerings and augment connectivity for enterprises, businesses, and socio-economic communities like schools, health centres in even the most rural parts of Africa. Airtel Africa will also explore rural coverage expansion through cellular backhauling. Airtel Africa and SpaceX will continue to explore other areas…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa first fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially marked its 80th anniversary on May 2nd, 2025, receiving national commendation for its trailblazing legacy as Nigeria’s oldest and longest surviving indigenous bank. Established as Agbonmagbe Bank Limited in 1945, Wema Bank paved the way for indigenous banking to thrive in Nigeria, challenging colonial monopoly of the banking industry to become a provider of financial services tailored to the needs of indigenous Nigerians and businesses. 8 decades later, Wema Bank has not only metamorphosed into a leader in banking and innovation, but also…
Lagos, Nigeria – May 2, 2025 – Quickteller, leading digital payments platform powered by Interswitch, and Verve, Africa’s foremost payment cards and digital tokens brand, have been unveiled as official sponsors of the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. As the AMVCA continues to celebrate excellence and innovation in African film, television, and digital content, Quickteller and Verve are proud to partner with this flagship event, further reaffirming their commitment to supporting creativity, storytelling, and talent development across the continent. In…
Big Brother Naija, Africa’s biggest and most-watched reality television show, is officially back, and it’s marking its milestone 10th season with a bold throwback to its roots: physical auditions across Nigeria. For the first time in recent years, hopeful contestants will have the opportunity to audition in person as the show’s organizers unveil a three-city audition tour. Aspiring housemates can showcase their charisma and charm at audition venues in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu on May 16, 17, and 18, 2025. The audition process kicks off with online registration beginning Saturday, May 3, and closing Wednesday, May 7, via the official…
The Premier League continues this weekend as the fight for a top-five finish reaches a critical point. With only a handful of games remaining, just two points separate third from sixth. Saturday’s action begins with Aston Villa hosting Fulham at 12:30 PM. Villa will aim to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat to Manchester City ended their five-game unbeaten run. At 3:00 PM, Everton play relegated Ipswich Town, while Leicester face Southampton. Arsenal wrap up the day at 5:30 PM against Bournemouth. The Gunners are second on the table and five points clear of the chasing pack. A win would…
Jamara Home, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing retail and e-commerce brands for electronics and home appliances, joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Workers’ Day 2025. As a proud subsidiary of JMG Limited, Jamara Home is taking the moment to recognise not just the incredible contributions of Nigerian workers to national growth, but also the dedicated team behind the scenes at Jamara who work daily to deliver quality and value to customers across the country. This year’s Workers’ Day theme, “Social Justice and Decent Work,” resonates strongly with the company’s mission to create an inclusive, fair, and empowering workplace. According to Rabi Jammal,…
Abeokuta, Ogun State – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has imposed a temporary blackout on the coverage of all National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) activities following the alleged assault on a journalist, Olajide Osoba, during the 2025 May Day celebration. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto, the venue for the Workers’ Day event. According to reports, Osoba, a member of the NUJ, was allegedly attacked by individuals purported to be NANS members, raising serious concerns over the safety and security of media personnel in the line of duty.…