Author: Nationalmonitor

In the heart of Egbeda, Lagos, at No. 1 Adebowale Close near Nicon Bus Stop, stands a sanctuary of faith and miracles—United Rock of Ages Church of Christ. Founded on September 7, 1987, by the late Mother Reverend Abigail Oluwafayegbami, the church began with just 39 members and a mighty move of God. That day marked the beginning of a spiritual legacy that would span generations. Mother Abigail, once a devoted member of CAC Dopemu, received divine visions urging her to establish a church. A successful businesswoman and a woman of deep faith, she made a covenant with God: if…

L – R: Second runner-up, Chizaram Ekueme of Awesome College; Head, Brand Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Cynthia Ogbonna; Winner, Chizaram Unachukwu of Cedec International School; Broadcaster and Communications Expert, Wemimo Adewuni; First runner-up, Nwatu Chidera of Brookstones and Best Brains International School; and Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Harriba Harry-Pepple; at the maiden edition of the Fidelity Bank She Leads debate competition held in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child in Lagos recently. Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, recently hosted a debate competition for female secondary school students as part of its activities…

A Grand Cultural Prelude At the heart of Lagos, the 2025 Olokun World Festival was officially unveiled in a vibrant press conference led by Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and Chief Promoter of the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF). Held at Oodua House, Ikeja, the event marked the beginning of a cultural celebration deeply rooted in Yoruba heritage and spiritual symbolism. Honoring a Legacy of Tradition For 23 years, the Olokun Festival has served as a beacon of Yoruba identity, celebrating the deity Olokun—guardian of the deep sea and symbol of wealth, creativity, and mystery. This year’s…

If Africa’s digital story were a building, innovation would be the design, but trust and infrastructure would be the pillars holding it all up. That belief powered every conversation Interswitch led at Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, Africa’s largest gathering of tech visionaries and digital builders. This year’s Moonshot, hosted at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, brought together bold ideas, breakthrough technologies, and conversations redefining the future of Africa’s digital landscape. As Platinum Sponsor and curator of the Big Tech and Enterprise Stage, Interswitch was not just there to participate, it came to provoke thought, challenge assumptions, and inspire collaboration…

Global multi-asset broker JustMarkets has been awarded the prestigious title of “Best Global Broker” at the Jordan Financial Expo 2025 (JFEX), one of the MENA region’s most influential financial and fintech events.This award recognizes brokers that deliver innovative solutions, cutting-edge platforms, and efficient services that empower clients to achieve greater success in financial markets. For JustMarkets, the honor highlights its consistent ability to adapt to global trends, expand its product offerings, and lead in technological innovation and educational processes in online trading.JustMarkets Representative on One More Award”Being recognized as the ‘Best Global Broker’ at JFEX 2025 is a proud moment…

In recent years, the gaming landscape in Nigeria has witnessed a powerful transformation, one that is being championed by brands willing to invest in youth potential and digital innovation. At the forefront of this movement stands Infinix, a brand whose consistent commitment to gaming and esports is unlocking new opportunities for young Nigerians to compete, connect, and create in the ever-evolving digital world. Through strategic collaborations and youth-focused initiatives, Infinix is bridging the gap between passion and opportunity. From its groundbreaking partnership with PUBG Mobile for the first-ever PUBG Mobile Campus Championship (PMCC) Nigeria, to its continued sponsorship of esports…

Chef Rhuthee Marks World Food Day with a Powerful Act of Kindness in Lagos On Thursday, 16 October 2025, Big Brother Naija alumna Ruth Akpan popularly known as Chef Rhuthee made a powerful statement, as she hit the streets of Ajah Market, Lagos, cooking and serving meals to people in her community in celebration of World Food Day. In a country where access to sufficient, nutritious meals is a struggle for many low-income earners, Rhuthee’s decision to take her cooking to a public marketplace is especially significant, and a statement of empathy and social responsibility. Speaking on her love for…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, arrested two staff members of Metrodigital Television Ltd, operators of SLTV, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged illegal rebroadcasting of DStv and GOtv content. The operation followed a Preservation Order issued by the Federal High Court empowering the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies to take possession of equipment and documents linked to the alleged piracy. TheThe raid, carried out at No. 12 Order Street, Rumuola, Stadium Link Road, GRA Phase IV, Port Harcourt, saw EFCC operatives seize broadcasting machines, decoders, transmission equipment, servers and several documents believed…

L-R: Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir; Engr. Ahmed Mansur (Representative of Guest Speaker, Aliko Dangote, GCON, President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, receiving an award); Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh (Rep. of President of Nigeria); President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye; at the 53 Annual Meeting of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)/5th Adetola Odutola Lecture Presidential Luncheon in Lagos on Thursday. Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to urgently legislate and implement the proposed “Nigeria First” Policy, describing it…

…Bank further exceeds regulatory requirements.Wema Bank PLC (Bloomberg: Wema NL) (“Wema” or “the Bank”) announces completion of its second tranche of N50billion capital raise.• N50billion Special placement subscribed by 100%• Total Qualifying Capital now N264billion; above N200bn threshold• Bank further surpasses regulatory requirements for Commercial Bank with National Authorization Lagos, Nigeria – October 15, 2025 — Wema Bank Plc is pleased to announce that it has received all requisite regulatory approvals for its ₦50 billion Private Placement capital raise. This is in addition to the earlier ₦150bn Rights Issue that was successfully completed in September 2025. The Bank now has…