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Online raffle draw: Small business owner wins Toyota Corolla on Ekojara.com

It was excitement galore on the 3rd of December 2018 in Lagos, when Blessing Jonah, a small business owner won a Toyota Corolla worth N2.5 million from Ekojara.com, a leading online gaming platform.
Since the unveiling of the brand, this is the first time an automobile was showcased as a prize – which indeed, produced a winner within one month of promoting the prize; this is a remarkable rare feat.
Speaking with journalists, Hillary Nwaukor, CEO of Ekojara said Blessing had won the Toyota Corolla vehicle with just N2,500 after an online raffle draw that was characterized by probity and transparency was drawn.
He congratulated the winner for having the conviction and courage to play the game on Ekojara.com, urging other members of society, especially within Lagos to take their chances in a subsequent online draw, as anybody can win.
“Remember, everybody stands a chance to win. Someday, we imagine that people will have a fair chance to win big items such as a Prado SUV on Ekojara.com, this is just the beginning.” Mr Nwaukor further revealed that one of Ekojara’s aspirations is to see members of society win houses in highbrow areas like Lekki and so forth.
“Our goal is to add value to the lives of our people through a pure bazaar game of chance.
“The only requirement from our people is to be ready to take advantage of the fair chance provided by the online gaming company, because you need to be in it to win it.”
To participate and stand a chance to win any item on Ekojara.com, players must first download Ekojara App from Apple Play store.
We also distribute the Android version from our website. Those who do not have smartphones can simply sign-up online.
“This is a game for many Nigerians who are willing to stake as low as 0.20% of the published value of an item.
“Blessing Jonah won this Corolla vehicle with N2,500; which is 0.10% of the value of the car in the market.
“In fact, we are running a bonanza on a second vehicle were bidders will stake as low as N500 perchance for the car; reducing the risk to 0.02%.
“All listed items to be won on Ekojara’s website have been verified by industry regulators,” he added.
Commenting on what the big win means for the Ekojara brand, Nwaukor said it basically means that our word is our bond as well as adding value to the lives of Nigerians through a chance auction that gives people the opportunity to own cars, electronics and many other items on Ekojara.com
“For instance, the lady who won the prize came to our office via a public transport, but she will drive home today in her personal vehicle.
“She might even decide to deploy the vehicle on Uber or Taxify platform and make more money,” because the Corolla 06 is a practical motor, cheap parts and easy to maintain.
According to Blessing Jonah, the winner of the Toyota Corolla vehicle, the joy of winning such a valuable item with a token appears to be unmeasurable. “At first, when I was contacted, I found it unbelievable.
“In fact, I was sceptical when a friend recommended Ekojara.com, this is my first time of playing a game on Ekojara and I feel very excited.
“I am urging fellow Lagosians to try their luck on Ekojara.com and continue playing because nobody knows who is going to win.”
Blessing added that she was inside a bus when a call was put through by the officials of Ekojara informing her that she had won a big prize. “All thanks to my friend Atinuke who mentioned Ekojara to me.”
Confirming this claim, Shonike Atinuke said before recommending Ekojara to her friend that she had won N5,000 and N40,000 on different occasions.
“I knew about this platform on Instagram and I downloaded the App. The day that I received a call from Ekojara that I won N40,000,
“I was almost crazy because I was screaming out of joy. Going forward, I started telling people about Ekojara including family and friends,” she added.
Ekojara online raffle auction system is designed to accept the predetermined equal number of bids entered by customers to stand a chance of winning an advertised item/- goods for auction.
Players enter their dream numbers (ticket numbers) and submit within the odds of 01-99 into 5 unique boxes provided for the Dream-bid category. These numbers are unique identifiers for your purchased tickets.
“One bidder can buy as many tickets as possible on any category. Numbers played can be generated by the players or by the system depending on the option the bidder wants.
“We are equally positioned to outsource our application to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) Companies, Real-Estate, Auto Retailers and many other sectors in Nigeria and Online Brand Influencers – for their general bonanza, giveaways and promotions driven by our innovative raffle auction system.
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Anambra Cuts Monday Pay to Kill Sit-at-Home

Anambra State will implement pro-rata salary payments for civil servants starting February 2026, targeting chronic Monday absenteeism from the long-running sit-at-home order, Information Commissioner Dr. Law Mefor announced Saturday.

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Speaking at an Awka briefing after the Executive Council’s end-of-tenure retreat, Mefor said improved security and transport have eliminated excuses for the four-year disruption, which cost the state trillions in lost revenue. “Workers enjoyed full pay despite staying away; now, no work means no pay for that day, calculated over 24 working days,” he stated.
Compliance measures include mandatory Monday clock-in forms, with markets urged to reopen fully amid bolstered security. This builds on a January 22 executive order docking 20% pay from teachers absent on Mondays.
Mefor warned that lost Mondays cripple revenue collection and productivity, rejecting alternatives like Saturday shifts as capitulation to agitators.
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Stakeholders Demand Stronger Governance and Infrastructure to Drive Tech Adoption @ Lagos AI Summit

As AI adoption accelerates across Nigeria, leaders at the “AI in Action Now” conference 2026 have called for a balance between rapid innovation and strict regulatory governance. The event, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, highlighted both the doggedness of Nigerian builders and the risks of unregulated data usage.

Dotun Adeoye, Co-Founder of AI Nigeria, raised alarms over “Shadow AI”, a trend where employees upload sensitive official documents to public AI platforms. He praised the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) for its recent aggressive stance, including multi-million-dollar fines against major banks and social media brands.
“Innovation without governance is dangerous. The regulator now has the job of educating players. We are working in partnership with them to ensure players don’t just get fined, but actually understand how to protect data locally rather than storing it abroad, ” Adeoye noted.
Addressing issues of lack of infrastructure to carry AI adoption, Conference Convener Debola Ibiyode admitted that while Nigeria lacks the traditional foundation for AI adoption, the tech community cannot afford to wait.

“The simple answer is we don’t have the infrastructure, but Nigeria has never really had infrastructure to drive anything, and we still thrive, ” Iboyode said, encouraging students and builders to look beyond current limitations. “Once we start to build based on what we have now, it will encourage those who need to provide the infrastructure to do their part. The world will not wait for us,” she insisted.
To bridge this gap, she highlighted the AI Foundry Africa, an incubator designed to mentor ideas into market-ready products.
Meanwhile, speaking to journalists on the sidelines, Biodun Ogunleye, the Lagos State Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources, echoed the sentiment that the government’s role is to facilitate the right environment through partnership. He emphasized that data generated from interactions with the government must have long-term value.
“We must ensure that in all facets from production to interaction with government, the tools required to ensure data has value are appreciated,” Ogunleye stated.
He concluded that through private-sector collaboration, the government can focus on its primary functions while leveraging AI to ensure the nation aspires for the future.
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35 Million Nigerians Face Acute Hunger in 2026, UN Warns

About 35 million Nigerians face acute hunger risks in 2026, including three million children battling severe malnutrition, the United Nations has warned, attributing the crisis to collapsing global aid budgets and escalating violence in the northeast.

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Malick Fall disclosed this on Thursday during the launch of the 2026 humanitarian plan in Abuja, noting that the traditional foreign-led aid model proves unsustainable amid Nigeria’s escalating needs.
He highlighted dire conditions in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states, where over 4,000 people perished in the first eight months of 2025 from surging suicide bombings and attacks—equalling the entire previous year’s toll.
The UN now targets $516 million to deliver lifesaving aid to 2.5 million people this year, a sharp drop from 3.6 million in 2025 and half of prior levels, forcing prioritisation of only the most critical interventions.
Fall stressed, “These are not statistics. These numbers represent lives, futures and Nigerians,” as shortfalls last year compelled the World Food Programme to halt support for over 300,000 children after resources dried up in December.
Yet, Fall acknowledged Nigeria’s increasing national ownership, including local funding for lean-season food assistance and proactive flood early-warning systems, signalling a shift toward self-reliant crisis response.
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