Banking
Sosaco Nigeria Ltd Launches New Jago Gold Milk
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, Sosaco Nigeria Ltd launched the new Jago Gold Full Cream Instant Whole Milk Powder.
It also unveiled the new pack design for the Jago D’lite.
The ceremony, which took place at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, was attended by several people in the industry.
The company said the launch was in line with its vision to thrill its consumers and provide them varieties of options to choose from.
The Jago Gold comes with key vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals that ensure strong and healthy growth.
Jago Gold is available in all popular pack sizes.
Made from fresh Cow’s milk with the goodness of full cream, the new Jago Gold Full Cream milk powder redefines both quality and taste, and this would make it an instant winner in the market place.
Its flagship brand, JagoD’lite, which is a top leading player of popular milk segment in Nigeria, is now showcased in a new, exciting and more appealing new pack design.
The company said it is part of its efforts to reposition the Jago brand in the minds of the consumers to retain their love and loyalty to the brand.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of Sosaco Nigeria Limited, Mr Francis Ogboro, explained that the new Jago Gold Full Cream Milk powder offering is an answer to the clarion call sounded by Jago’s loyal customers, and is a product of intense research and deep consumer understanding.
“With the introduction of new Jago Gold, Jago Milk now has an offering for all segments of the packaged milk powder industry and affords our beloved consumers an opportunity to experience full cream instant whole milk powder like never before,” he said.
Also speaking at the launch event was the Managing Director of Sosaco Nigeria Limited, Mr Shailesh Kumar, who asserted that Jago as a brand will continue to address the needs of its consumers who come from all segments.
He further added that one of the main aims of the brand is to continually find innovative ways of delivering the best to its consumers.
Mr Kumar said, “All our products are focused on all round nourishment and exceptional taste which is why they are fully fortified with Vitamin A, D3, contains essential Vitamins and Minerals to boost healthy growth.
“This is just another milestone towards our commitment to deliver a wide range of quality products to the consumers.”
He further revealed that many more quality products would be launched under the Jago umbrella in the nearest future.
Mr Kumar said that Jago milk products give its consumers a healthy start to the day, thus helping them to bring out their best in line with the new Jago brand tagline – ‘For the Winner in You’.
The thematic campaign for the new Jago Milk TVC tagged “Get Set Jago” was also premiered. The campaign aims to depict the brands’ vision to continually aid the consumers to put out their best and strengthen the winning mentality inherent in each one of us.
Jago Milk is distributed in Nigeria by Sosaco Nigeria Limited and packed at ultra-modern state of the art factories at Lagos and Sango Ota in Ogun State.
By Dipo Olowookere
Tech enthusiasts interested in participating in the Take on Squad Hackathon, organised by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc, can now enter the contest via the official portal at https://squadco.com/hackathon.
The programme enters its third edition in 2026, and the theme for this year is Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy, according to a statement issued by the organisers.
The hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria in a collaborative environment to build practical solutions across key sectors, including financial services, healthcare, commerce and digital inclusion.
Participants are challenged to design and build intelligent, data-driven solutions that transform how communities engage with money.
It is part of the organisation’s commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa.
“Today’s dynamic, digitally driven world demands continuous innovation, which is shaping how economies grow, how businesses scale, and how societies evolve.
“Through Take on Squad Hackathon, we are deliberately investing in the ideas and talent that will define the future.
“Our objective is not simply to encourage innovation, but to enable its translation into scalable solutions that deliver real and measurable impact.
“This reflects GTCO’s role as a financial services platform that connects capital, capability, and creativity to drive sustainable progress,” the Managing Director of HabariPay, Ms Eduofon Japhet, stated.
The social coding event remains a cornerstone of HabariPay’s mission to foster creativity and problem-solving among emerging tech talents. Competing teams will leverage Squad’s advanced APIs to create scalable digital tools that address everyday challenges faced by businesses and individuals.
Through initiatives such as this, GTCO continues to position itself at the intersection of finance, technology and enterprise, actively shaping the future of digital transformation in Africa.
By Dipo Olowookere
Banking services will not be interrupted throughout the Easter public holidays, from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, 2026, for any reason, Ecobank Nigeria has assured its customers.
In a message over the weekend, the member of Africa’s leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, said customers would continue to enjoy quality service delivery during the period.
It noted that its secure and robust digital platforms would remain fully operational to support financial activities during the festive period.
All digital channels, including the Ecobank Mobile App, Ecobank Business App, USSD *326#, Ecobank Online, OmniPlus, Omnilite, EcobankPay, Ecobank Cards, ATMs, PoS terminals, and over 35,000 Ecobank Xpress Point agent locations nationwide, will remain accessible throughout the holiday, the financial institution further said, urging customers to conveniently conduct transactions at any time using this wide range of digital solutions.
Ecobank customers were encouraged to maximise the bank’s alternative channels for transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, card services, and account management.
They were also advised to stay vigilant by shopping only on trusted websites; avoiding the sharing of PINs, passwords, and one-time passwords (OTPs); refraining from banking on public Wi-Fi networks; being cautious of urgent or emotionally charged messages; and regularly monitoring their account activity.
“Customers will continue to enjoy a full bouquet of services during the holiday, including local and international funds transfers, bill payments, airtime top-ups, merchant payments, balance enquiries, account statements, and cardless cash withdrawals via ATMs,” the Head of Products & Analytics, Consumer & Commercial Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Mr Victor Yalokwu, stated.
“We understand that festive seasons come with increased financial activity, and our priority is to ensure our customers enjoy fast, reliable, and secure banking wherever they are.
“Our digital channels are designed to support uninterrupted transactions, and we have strengthened our systems to guarantee optimal performance throughout the Easter break,” he added.
Mr Yalokwu noted that, “Ecobank remains committed to providing innovative financial solutions and exceptional customer service. We wish all our customers and partners a peaceful and joyful Easter celebration.”
By Dipo Olowookere
Customers may have difficulty accessing the digital platform of Polaris Bank, known as VULTe, during the Easter holidays from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6, 2026.
This is because the financial institution is carrying out system maintenance on the platform in its effort to ensure users enjoy a better banking experience.
In a notice over the weekend, the lender said “access to VULTe may be limited,” but it provided an alternative, which is the PolarisXperience.
Polaris Bank, which expressed regret over “any inconvenience” this action may cause its customers, said the “scheduled system maintenance” would happen from 10 pm to 8 am daily, promising that normal service would return after the maintenance.
“In continuation of our commitment to delivering a seamless and improved banking experience, we will be conducting a scheduled system maintenance during the Easter holidays.
“During this period, access to VULTe may be limited. We have provided an alternative channel, PolarisXperience:
“Please go to our website to onboard or use it as an existing user. You can also use this link: (https://elogin.polarisbanklimited.com).
“We regret any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Normal service will resume after the maintenance,” parts of the notice seen by Business Post read.
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