Author: Newsjaunts
March 19, 2025 – Meta, In partnership with Data Science Africa, is excited to announce the Llama Impact Grant for startups and researchers based in Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants, this initiative will support innovative projects that harness the power of Llama, Meta’s cutting-edge open-source large language model, to develop unique solutions tailored to the region’s needs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has more potential than any other modern technology to increase human productivity and creativity, accelerate economic growth, and unlock progress in medical and scientific research. To help realise this potential, we are seeking proposals from…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has commissioned the 1.345km of Union Street-Ojoto Street-Adazi Ani-Owerri Road and 2.9km of Mgbuka-Amazu-Emekekwe Road in Ogbaru Local Government Area. The commissioning was done on Tuesday, 18th March 2025, and given that, Governor Soludo’s administration has completed 15.623 km of road so far, with another 3.467km of Okpoko internal roads still under construction. According to a report by Mazi Ejimofor Opara, with the completion of the remaining roads under construction, Okpoko shall have a total of 19.9km of tarred roads traversing the once impassable, neglected, forgotten, and abandoned urban slum. “Soludo is not just…
In the competitive landscape of Nigeria’s real estate industry, Dr. Shakirat Ayobami emerges as a formidable leader and innovative force. As the founder and driving force behind White Rose Properties, she has successfully carved out a distinct niche for herself in a sector that has historically been dominated by men. Her journey is a testament to resilience, marked by her unwavering determination to overcome challenges and break through the barriers that often hinder women’s progress in such fields. Dr Ayobami’s strategic mindset and sharp business acumen have been pivotal in elevating her company to unprecedented heights, allowing it to thrive…
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced 20 new millionaires at the 2nd and 3rd monthly draws of its Get Alert in Millions Season 6 (GAIM 6) promo held at the bank corporate head office in Lagos. The 20 lucky winners, randomly selected through an electronic draw across Lagos, North, Abuja, South-West, South-South, and South-East zones, will be rewarded with the sum of one million naira each. Speaking at the draws, the promo Chairperson and Executive Director for Lagos and South-West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Ken Opara represented by the Regional Bank Head, Ikoyi, Chetachi Okechukwu, noted that the GAIM 6 promo…
Justice doesn’t always work fairly when faced with power, bias, or red tape, but Barrister Olakunle Abiodun Afolabi stands out as a voice for those who aren’t heard. With ten years of court experience, Afolabi has become known for defending human rights, working with constitutional law, and giving hope to people caught in Nigeria’s complex legal system.Afolabi’s path comes from hard work, not luck. He graduated with honours from Lagos State University with both his law degree and diploma, then trained at the Nigerian Law School before starting a career full of impressive legal achievements. Beyond his education, he has…
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has restated the commitment of the agency to supporting initiatives that promote tax policy development and build the capacity of tax administrators in the West African sub-region. Adedeji spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the opening of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) Country Correspondents’ conference held at Transcorp Hilton hotel. He stressed that a well-articulated tax policy would promote economic development through effective revenue mobilisation domestically. A statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS chairman, said Adedeji noted that improved tax revenue through greater…
The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that his company decided to go back and invest in Ogun State because of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration’s vision and deliberate policies that focus on attracting investors as well as the investor-friendly climate that exists in the state. Dangote, who stated this on Monday during a courtesy visit to the governor in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, said Ogun State is one of the most attractive investment destinations in Nigeria by crafting itself as the manufacturing ‘bedrock’ of Nigeria. He said: “I will like to commend in a special way…
In order to improve the quality of air in the environment and stop hazardous air pollution from vehicles, the Ogun State Government has flagged-off the Vehicular Emission Control Scheme. Speaking during the event, at the Skating Ground, Post Office, Ibara, Abeokuta, Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, said Consultants from Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) would be conducting tests and issuing a certificate. “If your vehicle is sighted hissing out smoke, you will be asked your Vehicle Emission Certificate; that certificate will contain what is wrong with your vehicle and you will be given advise on what to do”,…
Why President Tinubu deserves commendation
Abuja, the nation’s federal capital, came alive with joy and excitement on Wednesday as a new set of winners in the ongoing Globacom Festival of Joy promotion received mouth-watering prizes they won at a special presentation ceremony held at the premises of Globacom at Aminu Kano Crescent. A glittering brand new Toyota Prado, a brand new Kia Picanto, tricycles (Keke Napep) and scores of other prizes including power generating sets, sewing machines and grinding machines were handed over to joyful winners. Sarah Ilya Madu was presented the keys to her brand-new Toyota Prado by Senator Simon Lalong, Senator Yemi Adaramodu,…