Author: Nationalmonitor

Posture Cyber Security Technologies, a leading Nigerian firm specializing in cybersecurity solutions, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening national and organizational resilience against growing cyber threats. The company, led by its founder and Chief Security Officer, Emmanuel Enamejewa, operates from Ikota, Lekki, Lagos, and provides a wide range of modern technological services designed to protect critical infrastructure and digital assets. According to the firm, its operations cover threat prevention, detection, application security, consultatancy, digital forensic and investigation, with services tailored to support both corporate bodies and government institutions in securing their systems against cyberattacks. Speaking on the importance of skilled…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, earlier today laid the foundation for the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NASFS) in Doma, Nasarawa State, describing it as “a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice” that will redefine the training of Nigeria’s elite troops. The initiative designed to produce highly skilled warriors capable of dominating complex and unconventional battlefields, marks a strategic leap in strengthening the Nigerian Army’s combat power towards safeguarding the nation’s future. Originally established in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, as part of Nigerian Army’s response to evolving security threats, the school’s relocation to Doma offers…

Draft strategic roadmap and policy framework envisage a future where every African learner has to access locally developed digital education by 2030, transforming the continental economic and social landscape The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) today launched the draft African EdTech 2030: Vision, Plan and Policy framework for consultation and stakeholder input. The ambitious new vision sets out an achievable roadmap to transform African education systems through technology whilst positioning the continent as the global leader in mobile-first, locally-relevant digital learning. The vision, mission and policy framework were unveiled during the STEMtastic Adventures! Africa symposium.Aligned with Agenda 2063, STISA-2034, CESA…

…Says Dangote Refinery imports 9-10m barrels of crude monthly from US, others Africa is increasingly becoming a destination for cheap, often toxic petroleum products — many of which are blended to substandard levels that would not be permitted in Europe or North America. This concern was raised by the President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, during the ongoing West African Refined Fuel Conference held in Abuja. The event is organised by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and S&P Global Commodity Insights. Dangote revealed that, due to the continent’s limited domestic refining capacity, Africa imports over…

In a renewed push to bolster national security, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has thrown his weight behind the call for greater citizens’ involvement as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s security strategy. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMZj0AVtLJh/?igsh=NnM4NmZ4N2Q2bXNz Speaking during a security engagement, Gen. Musa emphasized that community policing is now more vital than ever in reinforcing the country’s security architecture.Aligning with an earlier call by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) for active public participation, the CDS underscored the importance of citizen engagement as the “first line of defence.”“This is the best time to implement this initiative…

L-R: Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom, Ed Balls; Head of Multinationals and Financial Institutions, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, Natalie Andrew; Manager, Wealth Management, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, Noelia Pinto; Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON; Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; CEO, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd, Udu Ovbiagele; and Euromoney’s Head of Banking for US & Europe, Dominic O’Neill during the presentation of Nigeria’s Best Bank Award to Zenith Bank Plc at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 at The Peninsula, London, recently. Zenith Bank Plc has…

By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), J B Daudu has urged the National Assembly to pay special attention to judicial reforms that would strengthen the independence of the judiciary and raise the level of the people’s confidence in it.Daudu gave the charge at a one day Rule of Law Foundation Webinar Series No. 14, organized to address the problems of modern day Nigeria through Constitutional Amendment.The event was to commemorate the 45th year anniversary of the call to the Nigerian bar and 30 years of conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on J B…

FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. Since its inaugural digital loan in August 2019, FirstBank has developed an unconventional and robust digital lending ecosystem designed with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to improve access to finance, especially to the high-risk customer segment. The Bank created a multi- channel loan disbursement service that requires no collaterals, zero documentation and is void of…

In recognition of its position as a digital pioneer in the African banking landscape, Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, a trailblazing digital platform pioneered by Nigeria’s oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, Wema Bank, has been awarded Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards 2025. Euromoney is a leading provider of competitive intelligence and benchmarking insight for the global banking and finance industry, trusted for over 50 years to deliver data-led analysis that informs strategy, validates performance, and supports decision-making at the executive level. The Euromoney Awards, pioneered by Euromoney, are regarded as the ultimate accolade in banking;…

Infinix Nigeria today unveiled its latest HOT 60 Series lineup, including the HOT 60 Pro+, HOT 60 Pro, and HOT 60i. Leading the series, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ redefines slim smartphone design with a groundbreaking 5.95mm ultra-slim body, setting a new global benchmark as the world’s slimmest 3D-curved screen phone. The HOT 60 Pro+ goes beyond ultra-slim aesthetics, delivering comprehensive upgrades in functionality, performance, thermal efficiency, and durability. As the latest achievement of Infinix’s continuous innovation, the HOT Series represents a next-generation tech-fashion icon designed to meet the needs of young consumers worldwide. Infinix 60 Series World’s Slimmest 3D-Curved…