Author: Nationalmonitor

EFCC is prosecuting Sirika, his daughter Fatima, Jalal Sule Hamma, and Al-Duraq Investment Nigeria LimitedA witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Musa Odiniya, testified in an Abuja High Court yesterday that Al-Duraq Investment Limited, which was established in 2021, was awarded the contract for the construction of the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport in 2022.Odiniya, a former Director of Procurement at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), provided this information during the trial concerning an alleged N2.7 billion contract fraud involving former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika.The EFCC is prosecuting Sirika, his daughter Fatima, Jalal Sule Hamma, and…

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has announced the third edition of its Media Outreach Programme, scheduled for Thursday, 21st November 2024, at LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, beginning at 12:00 pm.In a statement by NASRE’s Media Director, Lateef Owodunni, this year’s event will not only focus on supporting vulnerable journalists, such as widowed and ailing members of the fourth estate, but also aims to empower active journalists through impactful sessions on health, insurance, and entrepreneurship.“Our goal this year is to broaden the scope of support we offer. Beyond providing relief to vulnerable journalists, we are introducing…

The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, is set to hold on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The fair will showcase leading technological innovations that cut across Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Communication Technologies, among others. The event will also feature a Start-up Pitch Competition – Zecathon – to identify innovative startups, panel discussions, masterclasses and exhibitions. Among the rich…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring he delivers the iconic Unity Bridge as promised.The project is now at the concluding stage with the laying of the wearing course asphalt on the bridge. The other stages, which include a walkway on the ground level road, a roundabout under the bridge, and the road work at ground level, amongst others, will commence afterwards.The Unity Bridge, which is under construction, is part of Governor AbdulRazaq’s rural-urban renewal initiative. The initiative has significantly transformed several roads across the State in the last five years and has also boosted…

The FIRS Chairman explained that the current VAT sharing arrangement primarily benefits Lagos, the FCT, and Rivers—states where most corporate head offices are located. He further noted that the proposed reforms aim to address this imbalance by introducing a derivation principle model, ensuring a more equitable distribution of VAT revenues to all states, regardless of their economic status. Today, I just reeled out of the data on this month of October sharing. I just signed it in on Friday. Today, Lagos will take 42% of the VAT. Rivers will take 16%. Oyo State will take 5.2%, FCT will take 9%.…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have both been named in the final five-man shortlist for the CAF player and keeper of the year awards but defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on the final list, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.Three weeks after releasing the initial long list, CAF has officially unveiled the top five nominees in each of the men’s categories of the upcoming CAF Awards 2024, set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco by December 16.Atalanta Europa League hero, Lookman, leads the final shortlist for the men’s Player of The Year Award along with Ivory Coast’s Simon…

Already England’s all-time record goalscorer with 69 goals in 102 games, Kane could easily also surpass Peter Shilton’s record of 125 caps.England’s striker #09 Harry Kane reacts during the UEFA Nations League, League B – Group 2, football match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium in London on November 17, 2024. England captain Harry Kane says he is performing at his highest ever level as he dismissed suggestions the 2026 World Cup should be his international swansong.Thomas Tuchel will take over as England manager in January with his first matches not until World Cup qualifiers start in…

Polaris Bank concluded its nationwide financial literacy initiative with an impactful session at the MD/CEO’s designated school, Government Day Secondary School, Pantami, Gombe State, marking the culmination of its activities to commemorate World Savings Day 2024. This program, aimed at promoting a culture of saving and financial responsibility among young Nigerians, the Bank’s team reached out to schools across all the 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The financial literacy program focused on equipping students with knowledge about savings and personal finance. The final session, held on November 14, 2024, featured interactive discussions and practical lessons…

…swears-in newly elected local government chairmenThe Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to end all forms of tyranny and hooliganism in the state. He assured that anyone found culpable in the recent disturbances at Iperu-Remo during the just-concluded local government elections would face the full weight of the law, irrespective of their status.Governor Abiodun made this declaration at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta on Sunday night while hosting the newly elected local government chairmen and their deputies.He emphasized that the era of hooliganism and thuggery must come to an end in Ogun State, reaffirming his commitment as the…

Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled the panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an event that recognizes and celebrates journalistic excellence across Nigeria. Now in its fourth year, Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards recognizes and rewards media professionals who skillfully highlight critical issues around nutrition security, environmental sustainability and socio-economic development. The judges including Dr. Chioma Emma-Nwachukwu, Programs Lead, Lagos Chapter, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, renowned for her work in nutrition and public health; Rosemary Otalor, Account Director, APO Group, with extensive experience in media relations and communications; Dr. Sunday John, Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic…