Author: Nationalmonitor

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15% tax on imported petrol and diesel, describing it as a bold and strategic move that will stimulate economic growth, encourage local production, and create employment opportunities for Nigeria’s growing youth population. ECCIMA has long maintained that the naira cannot appreciate while over 80% of the nation’s needs remain import dependent. Excessive importation of finished goods continues to weaken the currency, especially when these goods can be produced locally. By imposing higher tariffs on products that can be manufactured within Nigeria,…

The Nigeria Coalition Group and Yoruba Council Worldwide invite the public to a Grand Solidarity Protest in support of Dangote Refinery and the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The protest … we can reveal authoritatively is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Entrance of the Lagos State House of Assembly, By JJT Park, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, starting at 11:00 AM prompt. The event aims to express solidarity with Dangote Refinery and to voice concerns over the economic sabotage against the refinery. The leadership of the Nigeria Coalition Group and Yoruba Council Worldwide urge all…

L–R: Ayomide Awe, Chief Technical Officer, Termii; Oche Omale, Divisional Head, Engineering, Payment Processing & Switching (Interswitch Purepay); Opeyemi Folorunsho, Vice President, Engineering Research and Development, Moniepoint; and Abdul-Hafiz Ibrahim, Divisional Head, Engineering, Commercial Inclusion (Interswitch inclusio), at the recent Coded Meetup organised by the Interswitch Developer Community, held at the Interswitch Innovation Hub, Lagos. When you picture a typical gathering of tech developers, you probably imagine a room full of laptops, glowing screens, and lines of code flying faster than you can blink. But at the Interswitch Coded Meetup, something different happened, the screens went dark, and instead, conversations…

… to deliver a combined daily capacity of low-emission, 16,940 metric tons thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology (UFT), a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Uhde, has entered into a strategic agreement with Dangote Fertiliser Limited (DFL) to license its advanced UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology for four new urea granulation units in Nigeria. The agreement includes the provision of the technology license, a comprehensive Process Design Package (PDP), and the supply of proprietary equipment such as granulators and scrubbers. Each of the four new units will have a nameplate capacity of 4,235 metric tons per day, significantly boosting DFL’s annual urea granule production from…

From November 12 to 15, 2025, Dubai will host about 200 leading export-ready brands, creators, and SMEs from Africa and the Caribbean for African Marketplace Dubai 2025 — a four-day trade and cultural exhibition at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The event will showcase the region’s finest in fashion, beauty, wellness, agriculture, technology, art, and lifestyle, celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation shaping Africa and the Caribbean. Designed to address one of Africa’s most persistent challenges – sustainable access to global markets – the event will provide a powerful platform for product discovery, investment dialogue and brand storytelling, connecting emerging and…

… secures 3rd term endorsement A Lagos lawmaker, Adewale Temitope Adedeji, on Monday secured the endorsement of traditional rulers, Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress and residents of Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I for another term in office. They made their collective decisions known at an empowerment programme for 500 widows organised by the lawmaker in his constituency office in Lagos. Stressing that it was the first time they would experience real representation at that state legislature, the constituents said the lawmaker had made life easier for them. Deacon Banjo Omole, chairman of the APC in Ifako-Ijaiye local government, thanked his party…

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), representing Ogun West, has urged media professionals across Nigeria to prioritize truth, objectivity, and national unity in their reporting. During a courtesy visit from the League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP), led by Otunba Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, the Senator emphasized the media’s pivotal role in shaping public perception and fostering socio-economic development. Key Highlights: •Call for Responsible Journalism: Senator Adeola warned against misinformation and sensationalism, noting their long-lasting damage to societal harmony. •Media as Nation Builders: He encouraged journalists to be the “eyes and ears” of the people, committed to balanced and factual reporting. •LOYAMP’s…

●Canon celebrates Nigerian filmmaker Nora Awolowo’s creative excellence with the exclusive Lagos screening of Racket Queen, shot entirely on the Canon EOS C400. ●The event highlighted Canon’s support for Africa’s filmmaking community, featuring dual screenings, networking sessions, and the soft launch of the EOS C50. Canon, a leader in imaging technology, hosted an exclusive movie screening of Racket Queen in Lagos, a short film by acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Nora Awolowo, shot entirely on the Canon EOS C400 cinema camera. The production stands as a testament to Nora’s creative excellence, visual storytelling finesse, and technical mastery, with her work speaking powerfully…

Iconiq Fest 2025 is set to make a grand debut this December with its highly anticipated three-day music experience from December 18 to 20, 2025. The festival will feature headline performances by Chike, BNXN (formerly Buju), Shallipopi, Famous Pluto, and Zerry DL. The three-day fest will offer a distinct theme and sonic experience each day, celebrating the rhythm, diversity, and creative spirit that define Nigeria’s thriving music culture. Day one tagged Chike Live: Detty Love will feature Chike, opening the weekend with an intimate yet festive celebration of love and sound. Day Two will see BNXN take center stage with…

L-R: Igwe Quincy Chibuike, Team Member, Prolific Inductees Class of 2025, Fidelity Bank Plc; Adetutu Ipaye, Director, Old People’s Home, Yaba; Adeeso Olabisi Tawakalitu, Team Member, Prolific Inductees Class of 2025, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Tolulope Rojaiye, Products Marketing Partner, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme outreach to the Old People’s Home, Yaba, Lagos recently.Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility by extending support to senior citizens at the Old People’s Home in Yaba, Lagos. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility by extending support…