Author: Nationalmonitor

Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal (middle); Chairman, Keystone Bank Limited, Lady Ada Chukwudozie.(2nd right); Managing Director & CEO, Keystone Bank Limited, Mr Hassan Imam (3rd left); Executive Director, Corporate Bank & South, Keystone Bank Limited, Mrs Nnenna Anyim Okoro (3rd right) and guests at the Bank’s end-of-year Customer Dinner, themed ‘Celebrating  Partnership’, held at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Keystone Bank Limited, a leading financial service provider in Nigeria, on Friday hosted an exclusive dinner event to celebrate and appreciate its loyal customers for their unwavering support throughout the year 2024.The event, themed…

As the curtain falls on 2024, it’s only fitting to pause and reflect on the moments that defined the year for TECNO. It was a year marked not just by milestones but by meaningful strides that showcased a deeper connection with users and a commitment to excellence. From global recognition to game-changing partnerships, TECNO’s journey this year reaffirmed its position as a brand driven by purpose and not just performance. In 2024, TECNO’s excellence was marked by notable industry recognitions that reflected its commitment to collaboration, innovation, and consumer engagement. It began in July with the Force of Collaboration Award…

The third edition of the Miss Decency Africa beauty pageant has been concluded in grand style, leaving an indelible mark on Africa’s pageantry landscape. The event, themed “Beauty in Essence ‘ brought together young women from across the continent to showcase confidence, modesty, and elegance while challenging traditional beauty standards.The pageant featured winners across two categories. In the Little Miss category, Princess Adenowo from South Africa emerged as the overall winner, followed by Miss Kenya as the first runner-up. Princess Adenowo expressed gratitude, sharing her journey as a first-time pageant winner after four attempts. She said, “I joined this event…

By Butrous PembiWith a massive swathe of arable land measuring about 930 sq km, the chunk of it being Sahel Savanah in the north and tropical rain forest in the south, Nigeria’s geography makes it ideal for agricultural practices particularly food cultivation and livestock production. And coupled with the array of solid material resources, rich oil and gas reserves, Nigeria therefore has no business to be poor nor underdeveloped by any standard.Given the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of the current government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigerians are adopting cautious optimism that beyond sloganeering the government would change the fortunes and social…

Nigerian star, Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards.The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the finest talents in African football.The Atalanta forward had a sensational year, dazzling fans with his incredible skill, blistering pace, and clinical finishing.Lookman was instrumental in both his club’s success in Serie A and Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.His standout performances, including crucial goals in the UEFA Europa League and consistent brilliance in domestic competitions, solidified his position as one of Africa’s brightest…

Globacom is offering Nigerians who travel overseas for business or pleasure flexible and reasonably data roaming bundles across several countries.Glo subscribers visiting these countries will be able to stay in touch with the important activities and can equally record amazing photos and videos of their trips, thanks to the amazing data roaming packages. They can share memories with their friends and family back home. Additionally, they can stay current on their business activities.Globacom disclosed that because the data bundles are available in different sizes, the user can choose what they need at any given time. Subscribers who pay for the…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a three-day training for some staff members of Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA), on professional approach to waste management.The EKSWAMA team, led by its Director-General, Mr Olasunkanmi Onipede, was received by the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin and his management team.Welcoming them at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora Olopa, Gbadegesin expressed his delight, stressing that the Authority was always open to resource sharing, just as it had done with other states and some West African countries, on modern waste management techniques. His words, “ LAWMA, was initially established in 1977 as…

The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities.Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, (FEC), meeting.He noted that the free train ride will commence from 20th December, 2024, and end on 5th January, 2025.According to Idris, Nigerians can access the train rides on all the routes where train services are currently being rendered.Details later…

As we move towards the end of 2024 when people anticipate what God has to say through his prophets about the new year we are approaching, it is important to do a review of how prophecies shared at the beginning of the year 2024 fared. Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church ranks among the men of God people listen to regarding new year prophecies and as usual, He released a booklet in December 2023 containing the mind of God about 2024. His prophecies are not always about Nigeria alone, this prophecies booklet always contain prophetic revelation to nations,…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South West), Moremi Ojudu, has been commended for her impactful role in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the South West region.According to the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE), Adeyemi Obadimu, Ojudu’s efforts have bridged the gap between the presidency and grassroots communities in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo states.Obadimu highlighted her significant contributions, including health advocacy campaigns in Lagos, disaster response efforts in Ondo, and her empathetic intervention during the Oyo explosion tragedy. He noted that…