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Zain Rewards Winners in Africa Challenge
Zain Nigeria has rewarded more winners in the Home Viewers Game segment of the ongoing International Inter University Television Quiz Show, the Zain Africa Challenge.
At the ceremony held at the company’s head office in Lagos, over 12 people were presented with their winnings, bringing to 135 the total number of winners that have received prizes since the beginning of the 2010 edition of the Show.
Each of the winners was presented with a brand new Internet enabled Nokia N97 phone, airtime, a SIM card and a pack containing Zain branded items.
The winners at the ceremony were the sixth batch of Nigerians to be rewarded at an event in Lagos in the SMS based Zain’s Home Viewers Game. Several other winners have also collected their prizes in Zain regional offices across the country.
Speaking at the ceremony, Emeka Oparah, the head Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, Zain Nigeria, said the programme is specially designed to excite, stimulate the intellect and enlighten Nigerians on numerous subjects including science, history, technology, and Politics amongst others.
He explained that the Home Viewers Game offers people across the country an opportunity through the pan African academic quiz contest to win various items including those that will enable them stay connected to the internet, gain access to a vast array of information and people.
Oparah who was represented by Chinda Manjor, head of Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, said Zain will continue to treat its customers with great respect, remain fair and transparent in all its Game Shows and Offers, and continually seek ways to connect and delight Nigerians.
Winners who received prices at the ceremony included Aliyu Mohammed, a student at the Lagos State Polytechnic; Owen Altraide, a Lagos based Accountant; Lucky Egbamuno, an applicant; Kelechi Emenike, a student and Oyeboade Makinde, an Administration Assistant with a Non-Governmental Organisation in Lagos.
Others are: Charles Akachukwu, an exporter; Doris Adesanya, a Nursing Mother; Lawrence Ojebode, an Accountant; Sadiq Talimu Abubakar, a Civil Servant at Nigeria Ports Authority; Haziz Abdul, a Student at the Federal University of Technology, Minna; Maybel Fanu, a retired Civil Servant and Kolawole Omoniyi, a Management Trainee at Niger Biscuit Limited, Lagos.
The winners expressed their gratitude to Zain for the opportunity to participate and win prizes in the Game Show. One of the winners, Lucky Egbamuno, commended Zain for introducing such a very educative and intellectually entertaining programme, adding that he has encouraged many of his friends to participate in the programme.
To participate in the Home Viewers Game segment of the highly educative International inter University Quiz Show, viewers are required send the correct answer (option) and the name of the Television Statement to the short code, 35056.
The prize presentation was witnessed by several Zain Officials including Marie-Christiane Kaul, director, Business Process, Zain Nigeria; Ifeanyi Egwuawa, head, Experiential Marketing; Emmanuel Otokhine, PR Manager; Adefolake Ogunbanjo, Research and Strategy Team Member; Chinda Manjor, head, Corporate Social Responsibility and Chioma Okolie, Corporate Social Responsibility Team member.
Zain Africa Challenge is a fast-paced quiz show for Universities in West, East and Southern Africa countries where Zain operates. The quiz covers a wide range of topics, including history, science, African culture, geography, literature, music and current affairs.
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NBS May Release Rebased Figures for Nigerian Economy July 11

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) may launch its rebased Gross Domestic Product figure on July 11, according to reports by the Nation.
In economics, rebasing refers to the process of updating the base year used for calculating economic indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
This is done to reflect changes in the structure and price levels of an economy, making the indicators more accurate and relevant to the current economic situation.
Folorunso Alesanmi, head of Public Relations, NBS, deferred his response to today (Monday) when asked to confirm the information.
In a terse text message reply to our inquiry, he said “I will reply you on Monday when I get the final information about it.”
Recall that the country changed the year of its GDP from 1990 to 2010 in 2014, when the figure was raised by 89 per cent.
The much awaited July 11 figure is expected to increase economic indicators such as per capita income, debt-to-GDP ratio and tax revenue outlooks.
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Lagos-Calabar Highway Gets $100M Push from ECOWAS to Drive Regional Growth

ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has committed $100 million to support the development of a key section of Nigeria’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
This funding covers a 47.7-kilometre stretch, marking Section I, Phase I of the project, which originates from Ahmadu Bello Way in Lagos.
Work on the highway began in March 2024, with Hitech Construction Company Limited appointed as the main contractor.
The announcement was made during EBID’s 92nd Ordinary Session held in Lagos, where the bank outlined a series of development financing commitments amounting to €174 million and $125 million, targeted at infrastructure and social development across the ECOWAS region.
The investment in the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is designed to boost intra-regional connectivity by linking nine Nigerian states. It will also enhance access to strategic seaports, support agro-industrial development, and improve logistical networks along Nigeria’s southern corridor. The highway is further expected to contribute to the formation of a regional supply chain, economically empowering coastal communities.
“The bank also approved $100 million in funding for the Lagos-Calabar coastal motorway project in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It said that this project, which spans 47.7 km, would link nine Nigerian states and improve access to seaports and isolated agro-industrial areas. EBID noted that the funding would also contribute to the emergence of a regional value chain to support coastal communities.”
Other EBID-backed initiatives include €50 million earmarked for the establishment and outfitting of six technical and vocational education centres in Togo. These centres aim to provide skills training for up to 3,480 youths annually, focusing on high-demand trades.
In Guinea, the bank allocated €28.9 million to revamp four agricultural high schools, and an additional €95.16 million to build three hydroelectric micro-power plants with a combined generation capacity of 30 megawatts, aiming to expand rural access to renewable energy.
Côte d’Ivoire will benefit from a $25 million facility directed at financing clinker imports by Société de Ciment de Côte d’Ivoire—a move expected to support local cement manufacturing and alleviate raw material shortages in the construction sector.
EBID noted that its latest funding initiatives align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 9, which advocates for advancements in industry, innovation, and infrastructure. With these latest disbursements, the bank’s cumulative investment across the West African region has surpassed the $5 billion milestone.
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, recently disclosed that the Federal Government has signed off on contracts exceeding N3 trillion for multiple sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, extending through Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.
The Lagos segment—Section I—was awarded at N1.068 trillion, with 30 percent of the contract sum already paid.
Section II, which includes multiple bridges and traverses difficult terrain en route to the Dangote Refinery, has been contracted at N1.6 trillion.
Sections III A and III B, covering parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River, were jointly valued at N1.33 trillion.
President Bola Tinubu officially inaugurated the first completed segment of the coastal highway in May 2025, signalling the project’s steady progress.
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LG Launches “Radio Optimism” Campaign to Spread “Life’s Good” Through Music

LG Electronics has launched a new brand campaign, “Radio Optimism,” designed to help strengthen meaningful human connections and spread optimism through shared musical experiences.
This initiative aligns with LG’s brand promise, “Life’s Good,” and addresses the growing challenge of forming genuine relationships in a technology-driven world.
The Radio Optimism campaign seeks to counteract the disconnection often felt in an era dominated by superficial interactions, such as likes and comments on social media. By harnessing the power of music, LG aims to foster deeper bonds among individuals, promoting a more fulfilling life.
“As technology advances, meaningful human connections become increasingly vital to enrich our lives. LG continues its commitment to bringing optimism into customers’ daily lives, staying true to our enduring brand promise of ‘Life’s Good,’” said Kim Hyo-eun, head of LG’s Brand Management Division.
This campaign reinforces LG’s commitment to creating enriching experiences in digital spaces where today’s consumers spend significant time. Building on this mission, LG has continuously engaged with younger audiences through participatory campaigns that bring the Life’s Good philosophy to life.
Last year’s “Optimism your feed” campaign leveraged social algorithms to foster positivity on social media. This new initiative specifically seeks to address the paradoxical disconnection in an era of hyper-connectivity.
“One of the most reliable predictors of happiness is having deep and meaningful relationships,” said Jean M. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University. “Yet today, many people are spending more time online and less time connecting in person. Social media in particular tends to create shallow relationships rather than the deep connections people need.
“It’s common for people to have hundreds of followers but no one to talk to in real life if they need support. We need to build more meaningful connections with those around us. That might turn around the pronounced decline in happiness that’s occurred over the last decade.”
A new global study* from LG on social connection reveals that 68 percent of people find it harder to make real friends, and a third reported having one or fewer meaningful connections in the past month, with 8 percent experiencing none at all.
Inspired by traditional radio’s unique way of connecting people through music and storytelling, the Radio Optimism campaign transforms this concept into an interactive platform where participants can create and send personalized songs to their loved ones.
Users can easily create new songs using AI-powered tools, which are thoroughly trained on a curated music dataset. These tools interpret user prompts to produce unique musical pieces and generate matching album art, providing an engaging and personalized experience. Once generated, these songs can be sent to recipients to deepen their connection and made available for others to discover worldwide.
According to the survey, nearly 9 in 10 respondents believe that meaningful connections lead to a more optimistic outlook on life. By providing a platform for individuals to express their feelings, this campaign aims to foster deeper connections and help individuals enrich their lives while spreading optimism in their own ways.
The campaign website is available in English and Spanish, with plans to support additional languages in the coming months to enable broader participation. The official website can be found at RadioOptimism.lg.com.
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