Author: Nationalmonitor

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and over 2,000 young residents gathered in Ijebu Igbo on Friday, July 31, 2026, for a youth engagement summit aimed at consolidating party structures ahead of the 2027 general elections and addressing regional governance demands. The event, designated as the “Strategic Ijebu North Youth Retreat/Engagement,” was held at the Omo Ilu Hall. Convened by Prince Farooq Adenugba, Special Adviser to the Governor on OPIC, Housing, and Special Projects, the summit served as both an early grassroots mobilization effort for the APC’s “Project 2027” and an interactive forum for local youth to demand structural…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Friday, July 31, 2026, empowered 4,000 market women and men in Ogun West Senatorial District with grants of N75,000 each under the fifth edition of his “Oloja Yayi” Market Support Fund Empowerment Programme. Speaking at the event held at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion, Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Senator Adeola Yayi said the initiative was aimed at strengthening micro and small businesses while cushioning the effects of the current economic challenges on traders across Ogun State. The lawmaker explained that the empowerment programme had already been held…

L-R: Kola Aladuge, Regional Technical Director, Coca-Cola Quality & Food Safety, US & Canada; Florence Nwaneri, Head of Research and Development, Sundry Foods Limited; Kojo Brifo, MD, Freddy Hirsch Nigeria; GodsPresence Ihezuo, Lead, Marketing and Communications, Freddy Hirsch Nigeria; Kofi Abunu, MD/CEO, Food Concepts Plc. Freddy Hirsch Nigeria, a leading food ingredients and flavour solutions company in Nigeria serving manufacturers, food service operators, and FMCG businesses across West Africa, has launched its Smoky Jollof Flavour System in Lagos. At the company’s Everything Smoky Jollof demonstration event for customers, culinary experts, and quality assurance professionals in the food, beverage, and snacks…

Serie A enters the 2026/27 season at a fascinating crossroads, where continuity and upheaval collide. Inter Milan stand as defending champions, but beneath their stability, the rest of Italy’s elite have been reshaped by sweeping managerial changes, bold transfers and renewed ambition. The result is a title race that feels wide open, despite Inter’s position at the summit. Cristian Chivu remains the anchor of Inter’s project, a reward for delivering the club’s 21st Scudetto and restoring their dominance in Italian football. His extension signals belief in a long-term vision, built on tactical clarity and a unified dressing room. Yet the…

The death has occurred of the Supreme Head of the Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, His Most Eminence prophet Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun Adewale Alogbo. He was aged 93 years old.As Supreme Head of the C&S Unification Church of Nigeria, the late Baba Aladura Alogbo was the spiritual head of all Cherubim & Seraphim churches in the whole world.Prophet Alogbo died in his sleep on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his Obadeyi home via Abule Egba in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.In a release issued by the Secretary General of the Unification Church world wide, Snr.…

After delivering every moment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, SuperSport brings fans into a new season of Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Betway Premiership action The final whistle has blown on a spectacular 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Spain and Argentina battled for global supremacy in a tournament that captivated millions. SuperSport brought fans every single moment, delivering all 104 matches live, every goal, every twist, every defining moment. Now, without missing a beat, the focus shifts from the world stage back to football’s elite leagues. The 2026/27 football season is here, and SuperSport, your World of…

FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited (“FMDQ Exchange” or the “Exchange”) has approved the quotation of First Upland Ventures Limited’s ₦0.63 billion Series 1 and ₦1.46 billion Series 2 Commercial Papers (“CPs”) under its ₦30.00 billion CP Issuance Programme. This approval by the Exchange’s Board Listings and Markets Committee underscores FMDQ Exchange’s commitment to supporting the financing needs of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain through efficient and accessible capital market solutions. First Upland Ventures Limited (“First Upland” or the “Issuer”) is a Nigerian agribusiness company engaged in the sourcing, processing, and export of agricultural commodities and manufactured goods, with an increased focus on food processing. Proceeds from this CP…

L-R, Group Vice President, Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited; Devakumar Edwin; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh; During the Minster and Niger State Governor Visit to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Fertiliser Plant, Lekki Lagos on Wednesday. … Hails Refinery as Symbol of Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance …Dangote Says Manufacturing Is the Fastest Route to Jobs and Prosperity L-R, Group Vice President, Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited; Devakumar Edwin; Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago; Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited,…

As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting social impact and community well-being, FMDQ Group PLC (“FMDQ Group” or the “Group”) has reaffirmed its support for four (4) long-standing charity partners through its annual corporate social responsibility initiative. On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, staff members of FMDQ Group visited Echoes of Mercy and Hope Foundation, Holy Family Home for the Elderly, Living Fountain Orphanage, and Modupe Cole Memorial Childcare and Treatment Home/School to donate food items and household essentials. The outreach reflects FMDQ Group’s enduring commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society and fostering sustainable partnerships with organisations dedicated to…

The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State. In a heartfelt birthday message, the renowned real estate entrepreneur commended Professor Arigbabu for his exceptional blend of scholarship, administrative excellence, and visionary public service, noting that his stewardship of the education sector has continued to inspire confidence in the future of education in Ogun State. According to Aare…