Author: Nationalmonitor

The Yayi Scholarship Board wishes to announce that it has received 17,495 applications from qualified individuals for the current year. The applications comprise 56.3% female and 43.7% male candidates. Moreover, 34% are applying for the Scholarship, and 66% for the Bursary Award. It is noteworthy that 67.7% of the applications are new applicants, while 42.3% are existing beneficiaries. The Board is currently verifying the applications to ensure authenticity. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview before the final award ceremony. Those successful will be notified for further actions. Ajiroba Dapo Oke, FCIA, fisn, MNIMBoard Secretary

In societies grappling with evolving security challenges, the relevance of specialised policing units cannot be overstated. The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offence Unit aka Task Force is not established as an ornamental structure within the law enforcement system; it is a deliberate response to urgent threats that conventional policing frameworks often struggle to contain swiftly. The mandate of this unit is clear: restore order, enforce compliance with the law, and respond with precision to emerging patterns of crime that threaten public safety. In predominantly urban areas like Lagos, criminal trends have grown more sophisticated and, at times, more brazen.…

When people think about taxes, they usually think about money paid to the government. But across Africa, there’s another kind of tax that often goes unnoticed, one that quietly drains the creative industry. That tax is piracy. Illegal streaming may seem harmless at first glance. After all, it offers easy access to movies, series, music, and live shows, often for free or at very low cost. But behind that convenience lies a deeper problem, one that is costing Africa not just money, but opportunities, jobs, and creative growth. The rise of digital streaming has made it easier for African stories…

In a remarkable display of a sense of community, Nigerian youths have launched a social media challenge calling on MTN Nigeria to sponsor what could be the largest youth gathering in the nation’s history. The campaign, which centres on a 10,000 retweet threshold, has already begun gaining viral traction across X (formerly Twitter) over the past 48 hours. The movement highlights the immense economic and social potential of Nigeria’s youth demographic, which represents one of the most significant consumer bases in the global telecommunications sector. The challenge is built on a simple but powerful idea. The Gathering, a growing youth…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,200 per litre, alongside a coastal price of N1,153 per litre, despite rising crude oil prices driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The downward adjustment in ex-depot pricing comes at a time when global oil markets are experiencing upward pressure, with geopolitical instability continuing to impact supply chains, freight costs, and benchmark crude prices. The price adjustment represents a downward review in the refinery’s ex-depot pricing and is expected to ripple across Nigeria’s downstream sector, potentially easing supply costs for marketers and…

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Professor Audi Abubakar, has distributed a substantial cache of advanced operational equipment to heads of state formations during the annual strategic meeting held at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja on March 27, 2026, while simultaneously issuing a stern warning that the corps will not tolerate any act of indiscipline, with severe sanctions awaiting any officer found wanting. Addressing the gathering of state commanders and senior officers, Abubakar began by expressing profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the renewal of his tenure as Commandant General, framing this…

​The battle against the “silent killer” of malnutrition in Nigeria has moved from the halls of government to the doorsteps of the people. In a decisive move to protect the future of its citizens, the Lagos State Government has officially inaugurated Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Committees on Food and Nutrition. ​The two-day inauguration, held at the Dover Hotel in Ikeja, signaled a shift in strategy. While Lagos remains Nigeria’s economic heartbeat, it is not immune to the national nutrition crisis. Statistics presented at the event were sobering: child stunting—a sign of chronic malnutrition—sits at a…

L-R: Vice President Enugu Chamber of Commerce Industries, Mines & Agriculture(ECCIMA), Engr. Nonye Osakwe, President ECCIMA, Engr. Nnanyelugo Onyemelukwe, Regional Director South East, Dangote Cement, Mr. Olatunbosun Jinadu and Lead, Events & Sponsorship, Dangote Industries Ltd, Ms. Yetunde Ogunnowo during the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing Enugu Trade Fair. Dangote Group has restated its commitment to boosting Nigeria’s industrial capacity and supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Speaking in Enugu at the ongoing 37th International Trade Fair organised by Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, the South East Regional Director of Dangote Cement, Olatunbosun Jinadu, said…

The political landscape of Lagos State shifted gears today as a powerful coalition of Lagos West APC Youths, held a massive press conference, formally demanding that the 2027 governorship seat be zoned to their region. ​Chanting the slogan “Badagry Lokan” (It is Badagry’s turn), the group, led by Prince Seyon Adeyemi Akran, Convener of the Lagos West APC Youth, declared that after nearly 60 years of the state’s existence, the division has been systematically overlooked for the top job. ​A Historical Debt and a “Legitimate Demand” ​Addressing a packed hall of royal fathers, political leaders, and media personnel, the youth…

The conversation around petrol pricing in Nigeria continues to generate mixed reactions across social media, with citizens debating the implications of global oil market realities on domestic fuel costs. While concerns remain about rising pump prices, a growing number of commentators acknowledge the stabilizing role of local refining in cushioning the country from deeper supply shocks. Many energy observers note that Nigeria’s fuel pricing environment is increasingly shaped by international crude oil benchmarks, geopolitical tensions, and global supply constraints. In recent weeks, discussions have intensified following adjustments in pump prices, prompting public reflection on the benefits of domestic refining capacity…