Author: Newsjaunts

Anambra Youths Urged to Enlist in the Nigerian Army, Secure their Future The youths of Anambra State have been admonished to seize the opportunity of enlisting in the 89 Regular Recruiting Tech Recruitment Exercise of the Nigerian Army, which commences from 31st March to 17th May 2025. Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Charles Soludo, stated that this is not just another routine enlistment opportunity, but a pathway to a dignified career filled with purpose and equal opportunity. He affirmed that partaking in the recruitment exercise means a stable career with enhanced regular pay and allowances, and an opportunity for the youths…

LAGOS, NIGERIA – April 16, 2025 – Tier one bank, Fidelity Bank PLC, has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in the global banking and finance industry. Established by Euromoney magazine, the awards highlight outstanding performance, innovation, leadership, and service excellence across various financial sectors and regions. Commenting on the award, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank PLC, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe…

The distinguished Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, His Excellency, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, has extended warm congratulations to Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In a heartfelt message, Senator Daniel praised Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing for his outstanding dedication and immense contributions to the Nigerian housing sector. He described the celebrant as a shining example in the business community, whose passion and commitment have left an indelible mark on the real estate industry across Nigeria. “You are indeed a source of inspiration to your…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has commenced a comprehensive review of all tax incentives under its administration, citing the need to improve transparency, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure value for money in the country’s tax expenditure system. This move was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, who was represented by the Coordinating Director of the Corporate Services Group, Mrs. Bolaji Akintola, at the Tax Expenditure Workshop held in Abuja on Tuesday. Dr. Adedeji said the Service had already identified a number of infractions in the administration of tax incentives, as a result of ongoing monitoring…

What if the problem isn’t that there’s nothing to watch but that you’ve just not found it yet? Tunde has a ritual. Every evening after work, he slumps into his couch, picks up the remote, and begins the great scroll. One channel after the other, eyes glazed, fingers moving. No destination in mind. He always ends up on the same two or three shows, sighing that there is “nothing else” to watch on GOtv. Then one chill Sunday, his niece snatches the remote from him. “Uncle Tunde, you didn’t check anything, you were just scrolling and scrolling,” she laughs. Within…

Nigeria’s teenage boxing sensation and University of Lagos Law undergraduate, Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun, is set to return to action at GOtv Boxing Night 33 on April 26th, where he will face Gbodja Jean Coffi of the Benin Republic. The bout is one of the seven scheduled for the event, which will take place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Badoo, who has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most promising boxing talents, comes into the fight with an unblemished record of 14 wins from 14 fights, including eight knockouts. He was named Best Boxer…

Odunlami, the publisher of Nigeria’s alerting news website, Newsjaunts, has formally issued a retraction concerning previously published claims about Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO). The retraction pertains to Newsjaunts’ earlier publication from 16th September, 2024, titled ‘’GTBank Faces Internal Crisis As EFCC, FIRS Investigate Alleged False Profit Declaration.’’ Upon review, the publication was found to be unsubstantiated, misleading, and inaccurate. In light of further verification, Newsjaunts confirms that GTCO’s quarterly financial reports underwent proper auditing, approval, and certification by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as well as other recognized regulatory institutions. Expressing regret over the misinformation, Newsjaunts has urged…

LAGOS, Nigeria – April 16, 2025 – Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Interswitch Group, has been named the Fintech Icon of the Year award at the Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards 2024, held recently at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The prestigious award, organized by Vanguard Media Limited, recognizes Elegbe’s pioneering role in advancing Nigeria’s financial technology landscape and his unwavering drive to transforming digital payments across Africa. His recognition underscores a legacy built on visionary leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and a steadfast dedication to financial inclusion. Since founding Interswitch in 2002, Elegbe has…

Semi-finalists for the 2025 UEFA Champions League wil emerge this week, as the second leg matches of the lquarter-finals take place across different match venues. The pick of the matches, which will be broadcast live on GOtv, is the clash between defending champions, Real Madrid and Arsenal. Scheduled for Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu, the game will see Madrid attempt wipe out the 0-3 deficit suffered at the Emirates last week in what will require a staggering attacking performance. Arsenal go into the game with comfort and could adopt a safety-first approach that preserves their three-goal advantage. The action begins…

The Lagos Country Club’s crisis deepens as the EFCC invites some of its officers for questioning on festering allegations of financial improprieties against the immediate past president of the Club, Mr Seyi Adewunmi; Engineer Tunji Amosu, vice- president; Dr Tunde Bajela, secretary general; Otunba Abimbola Olaniyi, treasurer; Architect Tokunbo Ashiru, council member, and Osemoje Lato, social secretary of the immediate past Management Council. The crisis which blew open in February last year after some members of the defunct Management Council sought the intervention of the Federal High Court Lagos to remain in office despite the weighty allegations of financial infractions…