Author: Newsjaunts
As Ogun State approaches another historic political milestone of general elections in 2027, something big is brewing—a trend characterized by convergence, shared aspiration, and a firm resolve to put the state on the path to greatness. ACCORD State Chairman in Ogun State, Hon. Oke Rotimi Michael said, a formidable alliance of political parties has emerged, tagged Ogun 2027 Project. This alliance is committed to fielding and supporting the best qualified gubernatorial candidate who will be able to offer progressive leadership and economic transformation for the Gateway State. And most importantly, that best qualified candidate, is to be from any of…
The Ogun State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to provision of portable water across the state, as a way of prioritizing the welfare of the citizens. Speaking during a recent facility tour of water schemes in the Yewa area, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo, emphasized that access to clean, safe water is a basic human right and must not be influenced by zoning politics. “Our focus is on service delivery,” she said. “Water is essential to life, public health, and economic stability. People face significant challenges accessing…
Abuja, Nigeria – April 13, 2025 – The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola (CON), has approved the appointment of Dr. Bolaji Akinola as his Adviser on Media and Communications.Dr. Akinola, a highly respected maritime and corporate communications expert, brings over twenty-five years of extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role.Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Akinola has built a strong reputation for his insightful analysis of the maritime sector and his expertise in strategic communications. He is the CEO of leading maritime media and public relations organization, Ships & Ports Communication Company,…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has expressed hearty congratulations to Mr. Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, on the occasion of his birthday today, April 12, 2025. In his congratulatory message, Governor Soludo lauded Iyiegbu, a distinguished son of Anambra State, as a dynamic personality who has consistently embodied the ingenuity, resilience, and entrepreneurial excellence for which Ndi Anambra are renowned. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Obi Cubana, who is an ebullient entrepreneur, have not only created opportunities for countless Nigerians but have also placed Anambra on the national map of commerce and innovation. …
Abeokuta North Chairman Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo Presents 2025 “Budget of Hope and Prosperity” to Legislative Council The Year 2025 Budget tagged “Budget of Hope and Prosperity ” was presented on Thursday 10th April 2025 on the floor of the Legislative Chambers by the Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo to the members of the Legislative Council under the leadership of Hon. Moruf Erubami Presenting the budget, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo acknowledged that indeed, today’s event was a testament to the collective efforts in participatory governance. While reflecting on the Year 2024 budget, the Council…
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, last Sunday sponsored the premier of Radio Voice, the much-anticipated movie produced by Richard Mofe-Damijo. At the event held at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Mofe-Damijo described the movie as “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. It’s about the life of people on radio and their challenges and the things they have to go through; cyber bullying and the like, and succeeding against all odds. I don’t want to reveal everything about it; it’s a movie everyone needs to watch”. Explaining why he is venturing into movie production, he explained, “It’s time…
LAGOS, NIGERIA– In a bold move that resets the rules of engagement in the Nigerian banking sector, Sterling Bank has removed transfer fees on its digital banking platform, OneBank. This decisive move makes Sterling the first major Nigerian bank to forgo earning a cut from customer transactions on its own app. The initiative marks a turning point in the industry and reflects the bank’s deep-rootedcommitment to building a future where banking is affordable, accessible, and in tune with the everyday needs of Nigerians. “This is not a gimmick. This is the future. And it starts now,” said Abubakar Suleiman, ChiefExecutive…
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE Lab), Adesola Jimmy-Eboma, has launched the Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) Program Cohort 2 to support aspiring and emerging African entrepreneurs across Nigeria and beyond. The MBA program which stands as one of the flagship initiatives of the Small-Scale Enterprises Lab (SSE Lab) will commence on Sunday, April 20th 2025, while the virtual welcome will take place on April 13th, 2025. The program is a 12-week virtual course and will conclude with the second MBA Business Shower on July 17, 2025. Highlighting the expectation from the MBA Program Cohort 2, Jimmy-Eboma…
Technology and digital solutions services provider, Globacom, on Tuesday opened a retail shop in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The opening of the retail shop is meant to bring Glo products and services closer to the people of the area. Speaking at the event, Mr. Ikechukwu Onuekwusi, Globacom’s Retail Sales Chief for Oyo Division, stated that the commissioning of the retail and customer service shop was in keeping with Globacom’s goal of expanding its platforms to enable customers access its extensive array of products and services. Said he: “As you are aware, our approach to customer service is underpinned by innovation and…
Let us be honest — if I had a naira for every time a CEO said or thinks PR is a “cost center,” I would probably have built a second agency by now. And I get it — PR feels intangible to some folks in the C-suite. It is not always as direct as “We spent X and sold Y.” But here is the kicker: PR is the only business function working daily to maintain the public reputation of the brand that the CEO wakes up every day to lead. Without PR, a brand’s reputation could crumble quietly while the finance team celebrates balance sheets. So…