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Prominent serial entrepreneur and CEO of Bizenol Nigeria Limited, Okikiola Abayomi Oludegun, has officially declared his intention to contest the Ota State Constituency 1 seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly for the 2027 general elections. ​Popularly known as “Okiki,” the aspirant made his declaration on Monday during a “Meet the Press” media chat organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun West Chapel, in Ota. A Vision to Decouple Youths from Transport Unionism A central pillar of Oludegun’s declaration was his concern over the underutilization of youth potential in Ota. He criticized the current trend where vibrant…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday received a high-level delegation of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, reiterating his commitment to strengthening accountability mechanisms within the Nigeria Police Force. The delegation, led by prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), comprised stakeholders from the legal, human rights, governance, and security reform sectors. Among them were representatives of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADL), African Law Foundation (AFRILAW), Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch (HRW), Yiaga Africa, CISLAC/Transparency International Nigeria, and Partners West Africa-Nigeria (PWAN). Speaking during the engagement, Falana congratulated the IGP on…

Commend Ado-Ota boss for organizing summit Irked over what they described as marginalization, the Egba/Egbado Traditional rulers in Ado-Odo Ota local government have raised an alarm over continue neglect by the council. They noted that the council have overtime, schemed them out of things as regard traditional council of the area. The Chairman of Egba/Egbado Council of Baales, Shokunbi Olawale Oyero while speaking to journalists, noted that the latest of the neglect is the non invitation to the ongoing three – day Strategic Retreat and Summit for Baales in Ado-Odo Ota local government. Oyero explained that their domains have not…

​By Olawale Olurotimi Hon. Abdul Kudus Isah, a prominent House of Representatives aspirant for the Owan Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has thrown his weight behind the recent protest organized by the party leadership in Abuja. Speaking with a correspondent from National Monitor on Wednesday, the aspirant praised the courage of party members who took to the streets to demand a more transparent electoral process ahead of future polls. ​During the demonstration, Hon. Isah expressed deep concerns regarding the current trajectory of the nation’s electoral umpire. He specifically pointed toward perceived inconsistencies in how recent administrative processes…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has announced the induction of the third and largest cohort of developer interns into its Developer Academy, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to building world-class technology talent and strengthening Africa’s digital ecosystem. Selected from a pool of over 20,000 applications, the new cohort emerged through a rigorous multi-stage process involving technical assessments, and interviews. Their induction into the Developer Academy highlights both the scale of interest in software engineering opportunities in Nigeria and Interswitch’s role in nurturing the next generation of highly skilled technology professionals.The 9-month programme brings together talents…

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. The announcement was made at the official press conference of the tournament held on 16 March 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition targets children in primary school aged between 6 and 11 years old. Organised by Eko Hotels and Suites & KEY Academy , ChessMasters was created to provide…

As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future andequip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly becoming a life skill, not just a nice-to-have. It is against this backdrop that Polaris Bank is participating in this year’s Global Money Week (GMW), a global financial awareness campaign which kicked off from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Global Money Week is an annual initiative led by Child and…

A deeply emotional reflection by Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Iniedu A.O., Head of the Complaint Response Unit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, has highlighted the sacrifices of officers and renewed calls for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and citizens. Recounting his experience at a recent police parade on Tuesday, the senior officer described a moment of profound personal remembrance, seeing traces of his late father, a fallen officer, in the ceremonial conduct of serving personnel. “Not my father himself, he paid the ultimate price years ago. But in the crisp salute of a young constable, I saw…

The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has awarded Governor Dauda Lawal the Infrastructure Governor of the Year honour for his administration’s giant strides in the Urban Renewal project across Zamfara. The governor received the award at the second edition of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) held at the NAF conference centre, Abuja. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the BON acknowledged Zamfara state’s unprecedented and transformative achievements in infrastructure, recognising excellence beyond the broadcasting industry. He added that Governors Bassey Otu of Cross River and Uba Sani of Kaduna, the minister of information and…

In the fast-evolving fintech ecosystem, capital is no longer the only currency that determines success. Increasingly, reputation has emerged as a powerful, if intangible, asset that can accelerate growth, attract investment, and secure customer loyalty, or conversely, trigger rapid decline when mismanaged. In a sector built on trust, speed, and innovation, reputation is not just complementary to business performance; it is foundational.Fintech, by its very nature, operates at the intersection of finance and technology, two industries where trust is paramount. Traditional financial institutions spent decades, even centuries, building credibility through regulatory compliance, customer relationships, and institutional stability. Fintech startups, however,…