Author: Nationalmonitor

Dear Faithful Members of Our Great Party, As we journey through this season of spiritual reflection, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Christians observing Lent and Muslims observing Ramadan. These sacred periods remind us of the importance of sacrifice, devotion, and service to humanity—values that unite us all, regardless of faith. To our Christian brothers and sisters, may your Lenten season deepen your connection to God and renew your spirit as you prepare to celebrate Easter. As the Bible reminds us in Colossians 3:23-24, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that…

●Why We Endorsed Gov Adeleke for 2nd Term – Osun State Cooperative Movement Governor Ademola Adeleke today spoke extensively on the shenanigans of opposition elements on the forthcoming Osun governorship elections, charging voters to resist election riggers and protect their votes at all cost. Addressing mammoth crowd of cooperative members who endorsed him for re-election at the Freedom Park, Osogbo today, the Governor berated the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its anti-people record while in and out of power, urging the people to mobilise for voting and stand by their votes to ward off electoral bandits.…

The Ajiran community of Lagos State erupted in a powerful protest on Tuesday as local youths took to the streets to express their grief and anger over the tragic murders of Prince Ademola Akintoye and Sherrif Agboworin. The demonstration follows the recent decision to reopen the murder case, an investigation that has already led to the arrest of over nine suspects in connection with the heinous crimes committed more than a year ago. Carrying vibrant banners and poignant posters featuring the faces of the deceased, the protesters marched through the heart of their community while singing somber dirges to honor…

Midweek football moves into knockout territory as the UEFA Champions League play–offs begin, while crucial domestic fixtures in the Premier League and Serie A could shape the title picture. Fans can watch all the action live on SuperSport, exclusively on DStv and GOtv.Champions League: First–Leg Drama AwaitsOn Tuesday at 6:45 p.m., Galatasaray host Juventus in what promises to be a fierce contest in Istanbul. The Turkish champions have built a formidable home record and will look to capitalise on Juventus’ injury concerns. Juventus are expected to rely on young Kenan Yıldız to lead the attack in a high–pressure environment. The…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has announced the release of its latest industry report, the State of UX in Financial Apps: Nigeria Report 2025. The report provides a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of user experience (UX) across Nigeria’s leading financial applications and outlines practical insights to guide the evolution of digital banking and financial services. Drawing on extensive user research conducted in 2025, the report includes evaluations of leading financial apps, surveys of hundreds of users, and in-depth interviews. Nigerians were asked a simple but revealing question: “What would you like to see in your…

… to become number one construction company in the world Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s leading manufacturers of construction machinery, in a move set to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, positioning it to become the largest refinery in the world. The agreement will enable the Group to acquire additional wide range of advanced construction equipment to support ongoing and forthcoming projects across refining, petrochemicals, agriculture and large-scale infrastructure development. The…

First Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc., and a leading provider of trust solutions to individuals, corporates, and government institutions, partners with The Metropolitan Law Firm and Al-Ameen Trustees to host the 8th Annual Islamic Estate Planning Clinic in Abuja, bringing together leading Islamic legal, financial, and policy experts. With the theme “From Informality to Legacy: Structuring Islamic Wealth Transfer,” the highly anticipated forum underscored the urgent need for Nigerian families to transition from informal inheritance practices to professionally structured, Sharia-compliant estate planning frameworks as a tool to seamlessly transfer and protect wealth, prevent family conflicts, and ensure…

Polaris Bank, through its digital lifestyle platform VULTe, has introduced a faster, smarter way for users to send love, appreciation, and rewards across borders with the launch of its new Gift Card feature, enabling customers to deliver global brand gift cards to family and friends anywhere in the world in seconds. Designed for speed, security, and everyday relevance, the feature allows users to choose from a wide range of international and local brands spanning groceries, beauty and wellness, fashion, electronics, entertainment, gaming, and lifestyle services, all seamlessly accessible on VULTe. Whether it is paying for a Netflix subscription in London,…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a formal clarification on how exchange rates are applied in Customs valuation, following recent public discussions surrounding foreign exchange pricing and its impact on trade and investor behaviour.In a statement addressing the concerns, the Service explained that exchange rates used for import and export valuation are not determined internally by Customs but are officially supplied by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to the NCS, all rates applied within its digital clearance platform, known as B’Odogwu, are electronically transmitted by the apex bank and automatically integrated into the system without alteration.The Service…

Eight public and private secondary schools in Aba are set to participate in the maiden edition of Aba Literary Week 1.0, an educational empowerment initiative organised by the All Saints Secondary School, Ehere ’92 Set, aimed at promoting reading culture and healthy academic competition among young students. The literary week, scheduled for 24th, 25th and 27th February 2026, will hold at Priqueen International School, Ogbor Hill, Aba, and will feature activities such as quiz competitions, literary reviews and presentations centred on the novel “Beaten” written by Obinna Olewe, a member of the alumni association. The programme is powered by the…