Author: Nationalmonitor

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe (middle), receiving a special recognition award for her leadership and Fidelity Bank’s contribution to Nigeria’s beauty enterprise ecosystem during a dinner commemorating the Beauty in the Motherland 2026 exhibition in Lagos recently. She is flanked by the event’s co-founders, Beatrice Obinna Eneh (left) and Linda Edozien (right). Fidelity Bank Plc reaffirmed its support for the Nigerian beauty industry and women owned businesses at the commemorative dinner and awards ceremony of Beauty in the Motherland 2026. The ceremony, held on October 6, 2026 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites,…

Zenith Bank Plc has launched the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, themed “Banking on Her Tomorrow,” bringing together 300 schoolgirls aged 13 to 17 from selected schools across Lagos for a day of learning, mentorship and personal development. Held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the programme featured sessions on finance and investment, etiquette and personal development, social media ethics, and social relationships and interactions, equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills for their personal, educational and future career journeys. The initiative, a brainchild of the Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,…

Fidelity Bank, Foremost Radiology Champion Early Breast Cancer Detection As Nigeria joins the global campaign for breast cancer awareness, Fidelity Bank Plc and Foremost Radiology are encouraging women to recognise possible warning signs, seek professional medical advice and take timely action when they notice unusual changes. The initiative is being implemented through HerFidelity, the women focused proposition of Fidelity Bank, as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer may present through a lump or thickening, changes in the size or shape of the breast, changes to the skin or nipple, or unusual nipple discharge. Some of these…

•••Says, Niger Delta Development Is The Responsibility of State Governors And Relevant Development Agencies, Not Private Citizens The Palace of the Amanyanabo of the Source (Elem Kalabari, Torusaramapiri), Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Dabaye Amakiri I, has taken note of the recent response from the Palace of the Olu of Warri to issues raised by Da Amakiri Tubo concerning the controversial ₦2.7 trillion pipeline security contract allegation. Rather than address the substance of the issues raised, the response from the Warri Palace appears more concerned with name-calling and personal invectives. This is unfortunate and does nothing to answer…

The Diocesan Chairman of the African Church Youth Association (ACYA) Agege Diocese, Dada Ayobami, has joined millions of faithful worldwide to congratulate The African Church on the occasion of its 125th Anniversary Celebration. In his congratulatory message, Dada Ayobami described the 125th anniversary as a remarkable milestone and a testament to God’s faithfulness, resilience, and grace upon the Church since its foundation in 1901. He stated that at 125 years, The African Church has remained a beacon of hope, spiritual growth, and African identity, and every member should be proud of this great heritage. Dada Ayobami however used the occasion…

FlashChange, a virtual assets and financial technology company, is set to host a virtual industry webinar focused on the opportunities, challenges and realities of building a sustainable cryptocurrency industry in Nigeria. The webinar, themed “Beyond the Framework: The Realities of Building Crypto in Nigeria,” will bring together industry stakeholders, financial experts, practitioners and technology leaders to examine the evolving Nigerian crypto ecosystem and the practical realities of operating within an increasingly structured regulatory environment. While Nigeria has made significant progress in establishing frameworks for digital asset activities, questions remain around how these regulations translate into day-to-day realities for businesses, consumers…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has announced the extension of the application period for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) by two weeks, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), amid what has become one of the most significant capital market offerings in Nigerian and African history. The IPO, which consists of 4,100,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.000013 each at N525.00 per share, opened on Monday, September 14, 2026, and was originally scheduled to close on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The application period will now remain open until Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The extension follows exceptionally strong interest…

…Highlights Yayi’s Interventions at OGITECH and Other Communities Rector of the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Dr. Abiodun Oluseye, has highlighted the developments recorded at the institution since he assumed office. He disclosed that the institution had expanded its academic programmes from 21 at the time he assumed office to 60 programmes. Dr. Oluseye made this known on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, when he received members of the League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP) during a courtesy visit to his office at OGITECH, Igbesa, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Rector explained that his administration…

By Tolulope RojaiyeA Nigerian professional in London closes her laptop after another workday. In Toronto, a family reviews its financial plans for the next few years. In Houston, an entrepreneur considers what to do with money set aside for a future commitment in Nigeria. Their circumstances may differ, but they face a similar financial decision. If the money will not be needed immediately, should it remain idle, or can it be positioned to earn a return. This question is becoming more important as the Nigerian diaspora market grows beyond traditional remittances. World Bank data put personal remittances received by Nigeria…

​Political heavyweights and party faithful gather as Hon. Kelani Bolaji launches ‘Grassroot Voters Support for APC’ across 16 wards to guarantee total electoral victory. ​The political landscape of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area in Ogun State experienced a significant surge in momentum on Friday, October 9, 2026, following the official unveiling of a strategic grassroots mobilization framework by prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder, Honourable Kelani Bolaji (KBJ). Held amidst high enthusiasm and unity, the landmark ceremony drew an impressive gathering of party chieftains, community leaders, and enthusiastic supporters representing all 16 wards of the local government area. ​Conceived to fortify…