Author: Nationalmonitor

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has successfully met and surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirements, reaffirming its status as a National bank. This achievement represents a critical milestone in the Bank’s growth journey, reflecting its ability to meet regulatory expectations and its deliberate strategy to scale sustainably, strengthen its balance sheet, and reinforce its position within Nigeria’s banking sector.The milestone follows the Bank’s successful completion of a ₦150 billion Rights Issue and an additional ₦50 billion special placement in 2025, bringing its Total Qualifying Capital to…

For an average 9-5er, having a job isn’t enough. You want a career that grows with you, gives you stability, and opens doors to bigger opportunities. People everywhere are looking for workplaces that don’t just pay salaries but actually invest in their staff, helping them learn, lead, and succeed. That’s exactly what FirstBank is doing. The Bank is building a future where every employee has the opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. Through its human capital management and development agenda, FirstBank is creating numerous pathways for staff to transform their careers and become tomorrow’s leaders. Conversion Programme: Turning Opportunities Into…

The League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP) has warmly congratulated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, fondly known as Yayi, on his peaceful and successful emergence through a consensus arrangement at the Ogun State APC Caucus Meeting held on Monday, April 13, 2026. In a statement e-signed by the National President of the association, Elhadj (Otunba) Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, and made available to the media by the Secretary-General, Mr. Simon Fakeye, the group described the decision of the APC leadership in Ogun State as both historic and jinx-breaking. LOYAMP noted that the calm and orderly consensus process signals a strong foundation that…

Akinyemi Ifetuga The nation is fast inching toward the 2027 general election,and there’s a predictable transition that is unfolding. Some of the second-term governors are already repositioning for seats in the National Assembly as their natural retirement home. They are seeking to convert executive visibility into legislative relevance. Outgoing Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, is among them. He is aiming to replace the incumbent senatorand one of his predecessors, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, in Ogun East. Yet, beneath this ambition lies a question that cannot be glossed over: does executive experience automatically translate into legislative competence? Evidently, it does not.…

There is a version of the Nigerian economy that the banking sector has always served well. It is the economy of salaried professionals, corporate treasurers, documented collateral, and monthly pay cycles. It is the economy that fits neatly into conventional credit models, standard account structures, and the risk frameworks that Nigerian banking inherited from its colonial and post independence institutional architecture. That economy is real, and serving it matters. There is another version. It is the economy of the cooperative chairwoman in Ogun whose members pool contributions weekly. The textile trader in Balogun who turns inventory four times a month…

The management of Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant (DCPI), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with host communities and key stakeholders as part of efforts to promote sustainable development and shared prosperity across Yewa-Awori land and beyond. The Plant Director, Ayyagari Subbaraidu, made this known on Friday, April 17, 2026 while receiving a delegation of the League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP), led by its National President, Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, during a courtesy visit to the cement plant located in Ibese, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Mr. Subbaraidu acknowledged the crucial role of the media in…

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a suspect linked to a viral social media video containing serious and unsubstantiated allegations against transport union leader, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya. The arrest followed a formal petition submitted by Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, who called for a discreet and thorough investigation into what he described as a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation. The petition was prompted by a Facebook video circulated by one Jamiu Akinsanya, also known as Siyan, a factional member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). In the video, the suspect falsely alleged that MC Oluomo…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, have agreed to deepen collaboration between the police and the nation’s apex policy think tank, with a focus on security, leadership development, and policy reform. The meeting, which held on Thursday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, saw Professor Omotayo accompanied by retired DIG ‘Leye Oyebade and Dr. Garba Malumfashi. Speaking during the visit, the NIPSS DG described the institute as Nigeria’s foremost platform for strategic reflection and research, operating directly under the supervision of the…

SuperSport viewers across Africa were left stunned when normal programming was suddenly interrupted by Hollywood star Idris Elba, who delivered a message saying “Everything else can wait.” Millions of DStv and GOtv viewers across Africa experienced the surprise interruption during prime-time viewing on 15 April 2026 at 7pm, including in the middle of live sport broadcast. Screens abruptly went black before a countdown appeared, followed by a familiar silhouette. It was Idris Elba. Ten Of Us Now The award-winning actor addressed Africa directly with a message celebrating a historic football moment. Ten African nations have qualified for the 2026 FIFA…

By Olawale Olurotimi The Southern Forum of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), comprising chairmen under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner, has officially declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. ​The endorsement was announced during the inaugural edition of the ALGON Southern Forum held in Lagos, which saw a significant turnout of local government leaders from across the region. The body cited the President’s economic reforms and commitment to grassroots development as the primary drivers for their support. ​Fostering Regional Collaboration ​Speaking at the event, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, the Chairman of ALGON…