Author: Nationalmonitor

…Set to Reward Hundreds of Customers, Launch 5 for 5 Season 5 Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has simultaneously marked its 81st anniversary and the 9th anniversary of ALAT on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Adopting a different approach from its grand 80th anniversary celebration in 2025, Wema Bank is set to celebrate its 81st anniversary this year by giving back to its customers. The Bank’s anniversary celebration features rewards for customers on the ALAT App in celebration of ALAT at 9 as well as rewards for Wema…

Nigeria’s economic ambitions, whether higher productivity, a more competitive private sector, or stronger household resilience, all eventually run through the same bottleneck: the quality of the country’s human capital. For a bank, that fact carries a quiet implication. The customers, entrepreneurs, and employees of the next two decades are sitting in classrooms today, and many of those classrooms are under-resourced.It is in that context that Union Bank of Nigeria has built its corporate social responsibility agenda around one of its major pillars – education. The thinking is not that a bank can fix Nigerian education, but that a bank has…

Adedayo Amzat, CFA, Group Managing Director, Zedcrest Group In Nigeria’s capital market, timing is everything. Opportunities move quickly, and the ability to act decisively often determines whether an investor wins or loses. Zedcrest Securities is built for this reality, as it equips investors with the tools, access, and speed they need to take advantage of opportunities as they come. For many Nigerians, one of the biggest challenges is visibility. Shares acquired years ago, often through parents or guardians, are often fragmented across many accounts, with dividends left unclaimed. Through its Shares & Dividend Recovery service, Zedcrest Securities helps clients trace,…

Members of the DCP mentored REMI Solution team from Ashesi University, Ghana; (l-r) Jamiu Olamide Afolayan; Afi Adwoa Asare; Grace Mawuli Uchechi Onwuaha and Edem Korbla Anagbah … Mentored Ashesi University Students reach semi in global competition In a compelling demonstration of how business can drive positive environmental change, leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable development with its mentorship offer as a Corporate Supporter of the 2026 Accounting for Sustainability International Case Competition (A4SICC), which held in Toronto, Canada. A4SICC, a global platform that empowers students to develop practical solutions for sustainable business growth and the competition brings together…

By Oladapo Sofowora For a state like Zamfara with the moniker; ‘Farming is our Pride’ is a case of a toothless bulldog who can only bark without attacking. Adjudged as the state with the most rich and arable land for agricultural works but failed to meet its full potential. The reason is not far-fetched but it’s an issue of leadership without foresight, genuineness and the can-do spirit. For years, Farmers had abandoned their fields, storage facilities were rotting and fertiliser was a luxury. This made families across the fourteen local government areas skip meals not because of banditry alone, but…

Crank, Head of Auto, 234 Drive; Izzie Boye, Tech Expert; Nnamdi Ezeigbo, CEO, SLOT Nigeria; Yefui Nui, Marketing Manager, Infinix Nigeria; Olusegun Adebayo, CEO Harmony Stores with others at the Infinix Note 60 Ultra launch event Infinix has officially launched the NOTE 60 Ultra in Nigeria, reinforcing its strategic push into the premium smartphone segment through a series of high-impact partnerships spanning design, technology, and retail. The launch event brought together key stakeholders, industry leaders, media, and consumers to experience the device firsthand, highlighting the brand’s commitment to delivering world-class innovation tailored to the Nigerian market. The Infinix NOTE 60…

The political landscape in Owan West Local Government Area witnessed a significant display of unity and organizational strength on Monday, April 27, 2026, as Hon. Isah conducted a high-level strategic visit to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership. ​The meeting, held at the ADC LGA Secretariat in Sabongidda-Ora, brought together the full complement of the party’s hierarchy, including LGA executives and representatives from all 11 wards. The gathering boasted a 100% turnout of party officials, underscoring the readiness of the chapter for upcoming political activities. ​Prominent leaders in attendance included the Super Leader, Hon. Jolly Isokpehi; LGA Chairman, Ogedegbe Peter;…

The Zamfara State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, has approved the sum of ₦3,759,931,812.50 for the immediate rehabilitation of the Gusau Water Supply Scheme (Phase I). This forms part of the administration’s sustained efforts to address water scarcity and improve access to clean and safe water in the state capital. The approval was granted during a meeting of the State Executive Council following the submission of a memorandum by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, which sought urgent intervention on the deteriorating water supply system in the Gusau metropolis. The project is aimed at restoring…

Europe’s biggest club competitions reach the semi-final stage this week across the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. First-leg ties bring heavyweight clashes, historic rivalries and breakthrough stories as the race for silverware intensifies. Fans can watch every key moment live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Champions League: Giants One Step from the Final The UEFA Champions League semi-finals begin with two major first-leg encounters, both live on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). On Tuesday at 8:00 PM, Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich in a contest many view as a final-worthy match-up. PSG arrive as…

L-R: Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Retail Team Rep., Fidelity Bank Plc, Stanley Ogbuze; Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adeola Odeku Branch, Ifeyinwa Asomugha; Public Sector Team Rep., Nnaemeka Ike; Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Harriba Harry-Pepple; a beneficiary, Mrs. Akinsanya Abeke; Executive Chairman, Imota LCDA, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele; Executive Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju; and Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, during the Fidelity Bank “Give Her Power Initiative” which held in Ikorodu, Lagos recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her…