Author: Nationalmonitor

…As FIRS Honors Cement Company Again L-R: Dangote Cement Plc, Head, Tax Management ( Nigeria),Titilayo Shofela; Dangote industries Limited, Group Head, Strategic Tax and Compliance, Mojisola Ogunlade; Received the”MOST COMPLIANT TAXPAYER” 2025 to DANGOTE CEMENT PLC; Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS), Director Medium Taxpayers Department South, Dr. Kehinde Odunsi; Federal Inland Revenue Service,(FIRS) Director Taxpayers Services, Dr. Lovette Onanuga; President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Gabriel Idahosa; at the Presentation of “MOST COMPLIANT TAXPAYER” 2025 Award to DANGOTE CEMENT PLC; in Lagos on Friday. For the second year consecutively, leading Africa Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has been…

In Nigeria, viewing centers are more than just places to watch football. They are community spaces where joy, rivalry, and connection come alive. From the roar of fans during a Premier League goal to families bonding over weekend entertainment, these centers reflect the heartbeat of Nigerian social life. What started as simple makeshift setups with benches and a single TV has evolved into an industry that supports thousands of small business owners. For many operators, football viewing is not just a passion but a means of livelihood. And as entertainment habits continue to shift, GOtv is helping to redefine what…

The attention of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been drawn to a series of misleading publications claiming that the recent reduction in pump prices by oil marketers is a consequence of the Federal Government’s reversal of the 15 per cent import tariff. This narrative is entirely false, deliberately misleading, and inconsistent with actual market dynamics. For the avoidance of doubt, the factor that prompted the price adjustment was our own reduction of PMS gantry and coastal prices on November 6. The subsequent change in pump prices is now being wrongly attributed to a tariff decision in an attempt to distort the…

L-R: Head Coach, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club & Lagos State Gymnastics Club, Patrick Umoh; CEO, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Co-founder, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Yoyin Akpose; Creative Coach, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Oyegbata Chinedu; and Gymfest Program Coordinator, Faith Oaikhiena; flanked by some participants during the Gymfest Championship 2.0 sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc and held in Lagos, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reiterated its commL-R: Head Coach, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club & Lagos State Gymnastics Club, Patrick Umoh; CEO, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Co-founder, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Yoyin Akpose; Creative Coach, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Oyegbata Chinedu;…

L-R: Bukola Oluyadi, GH, Customer Expweience & Value management, Polaris Bank; Ebunola Anozie, Founder/CEO, C.O.P.E; Sandra Okoli, Sector Lead, Telecomms, Power and Infrastructure, Polaris Bank at the C.O.P.E’s 30th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos recently. The Care. Organization. Public. Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) has marked three decades of pioneering work in breast cancer awareness, early detection, and survivor support with a commemorative event held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The ceremony brought together healthcare professionals, survivors, donors, and corporate partners, led by Polaris Bank, the organisation’s longstanding partner and lead sponsor. Speaking at the event, Emeritus Professor Osato Giwa Osagie, Chairman of…

Adron Homes set the stage for a remarkable sporting experience by hosting the Adron Cup Golf Tournament, bringing together golf enthusiasts, industry professionals, and distinguished guests for a day dedicated to excellence, competition, and camaraderie. The tournament was officially declared open by the Chairman of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, who earlier this year received the first-ever Nigeria’s Noble Golfer Award, reflecting his growing influence and passion for the game of golf. In a moment that drew applause across the course, he performed the ceremonial tee-off, symbolically setting the tournament in motion. Following the opening, the Chairman embarked on a…

…Oronna Festival Where Culture Meets Development In the bustling town of Ilaro, the Oronna Festival has long been more than just a celebration of heritage. Each year, the people gather to honor Oronna, the legendary warrior-hero whose courage shaped their history. But in recent times, the festival has begun to take on a new meaning — one of unity, tourism, and economic growth. At the 32nd edition of the festival, Senator Adeola Olamilekan Yayi stood before the crowd, his words weaving together culture and progress. He spoke passionately about how festivals like Oronna could serve as catalysts for community development…

Nigeria must design a tax system that is broad-based, technology-enabled and trusted by citizens as the country’s revenue challenge is not merely about the numbers but structure, mindset and execution, Zacch Adedeji, chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has said. Adedeji, who spoke while delivering the maiden edition of Distinguished Lecture Series of the University of Ilesa, Osun State, on Friday, explained that revenue diversification is no longer a policy preference but a national imperative. Speaking on the topic Economic Resilience in an Era of Dwindling Revenue, Adedeji said it was important to restructure the productive base of…

Mediacraft Associates, a leading integrated marketing communications and PR agency, has announced that Amina Omoike, Senior Manager and Group Head of Media Services, has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Industry Changemakers Awards. She is being recognised as one of The Industry Top 50 Women in 2025. The grand unveiling is scheduled to take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Lagos.Selected from various fields including business, entrepreneurship, IMC, sustainability, finance, tourism, culture and governance; Amina was recognized for her exceptional leadership, dedication, passion and impact in the PR / Media industry.John Ehiguese, CEO Mediacraft Associates, said: “We are thrilled…

L-R: Dr. Harrison Nnaji (PhD), Chief Information Security Officer, FirstBank; Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Officer, Interswitch; Ajibade Laolu-Adewale, Chief Partnering &Ecosystems Officer, Wema Bank/Chairman, Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH); Celestina Appeal, GH, Card Business & Solutions, Zenith Bank; Griffith Ehebha, EVP, Group Risk & Information Security, Interswitch during the Interswitch TechConnect 5.0 recently held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. TechConnect 5.0 series concluded on a high note in Lagos as Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, hosted the grand finale of its multi-city innovation and engagement platform. The event convened regulators, financial institutions, fintech innovators, and…