Author: Nationalmonitor

Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable business practices, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth across Africa, as the company continues to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations. The company’s sustainability strategy remains focused on reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, promoting diversity and inclusion, supporting local communities, and creating long-term value for stakeholders across its ten African markets. As part of its decarbonisation and green logistics agenda, Dangote Cement is expanding its alternative-energy transportation programme through the acquisition of an additional 1,500 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. The initiative is designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions,…

Remo Secondary School (RSS) has made history with the graduation of its 2026 class in what is being described as a groundbreaking academic ceremony, as the prestigious public secondary school celebrated its graduating students in a university-themed graduation style. The historic valedictory service, which brought together students, parents, teachers, school administrators, old students and distinguished guests, was marked by pomp, pageantry and an atmosphere of academic excellence, as graduating students appeared in full academic graduation gowns, caps and other traditional graduation regalia. In a striking departure from conventional valedictory ceremonies typically held in public secondary schools, the school’s principals and…

Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank”, the latter for the second consecutive year, at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, clinching the biggest and most coveted national and continental awards in banking. The awards were presented to the Bank on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at The Peninsula London Hotel, London. This dual recognition is a testament to the Bank’s sustained excellence in financial performance, customer service, digital innovation, and its contribution to economic development across Nigeria and the wider African continent. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are among the most respected in…

L-R: Prof. Joe Ezigbo, Founder, Falcon Corporation and Chairman of the Occasion; Chief Ven Onwughalu, husband of the awardee; Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Mr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head, Imo, Fidelity Bank Plc, at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards, AMTY, where Mrs. Onwughalu was honoured as Woman of the Year, in Awka, Anambra State recently. Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been honoured as Woman of the Year at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY) in recognition of her outstanding contributions…

BOT of Anti-corruption Awareness Organization, Nigeria (ACAON), Alhaji Prince Kola Kadewolu Adeyemi who incidentally a Prince from Alowolodu ruling house of Oyo Empire, salute Iku Baba Yeyee, Alaafin of Oyo/ Yoruba land and advise him to continue to carry every body along, he further stress thatFifty one years ago heaven smiled upon the family of Kabiyesi and placed a pricelecss gift in their arms, today we are not just celebrating your birthday but the unfolding of God’s beautiful plan for your life, 51 years ago, you came to this world just like other babies, little did the Oyo impire knows…

The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) is facing growing scrutiny from market participants over its continued delay in crediting shareholders with a 1-for-3 bonus share issue approved nearly three months ago. The exchange operator—which acts as the primary market regulator and custodian of corporate governance in the Nigerian capital market—announced the bonus distribution alongside its full-year 2025 financial results in February 2026. Under the terms of the corporate action, existing shareholders were entitled to one new ordinary share for every three held as of the qualification date of April 10, 2026. Shareholders subsequently gave formal approval for the issuance…

…. Recognition Affirms Bank’s Leadership in Digital Innovation and Customer-Centric Banking Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been named Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank for Consumers 2026 by Euromoney, one of the world’s most respected authorities on financial services and banking excellence.The prestigious recognition affirms the Bank’s sustained leadership in digital innovation, customer experience and financial inclusion, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s leading technology-driven financial institutions.Presented annually, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence celebrate banks that are redefining financial services through innovation, measurable impact and outstanding customer value. In selecting…

There was joy across the Oyo diaspora this weekend as members of the Oyo Descendants Union UK and Ireland gathered to honour a king, a husband, and a father whose reign continues to unite people at home and abroad. Under the leadership of Patron Alhaji Hamzat Olayiwola Adesanu Adejare and Coordinator Prince Adegbonyega Okobiya Oladigbolu, the Union sent royal felicitations to His Royal Majesty, Iku Baba Yeyee Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, The Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom, on three remarkable milestones: his historic 1st year on his father’s throne, his birthday celebration, and his 20th year marriage anniversary. For many…

For many Nigerians, the phrase “Police are your friends” often evokes mixed reactions. Some hear it with skepticism, shaped by unpleasant experiences or stories they have heard over the years. Others, however, who have encountered compassionate, professional, and service-oriented police officers know that the slogan is more than just words—it reflects what policing is meant to be. The truth is that policing is changing. Modern policing is no longer defined solely by arrests, patrols, and responding after crimes have occurred. Across the world, law enforcement agencies are increasingly embracing prevention, partnership, and public engagement as the most effective ways to…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s clean energy strategy, urging the country to move beyond deploying renewable energy technologies to manufacturing them locally. Speaking at the Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship in Abuja on the theme “Energy Infrastructure, Systems & Integration,” Halilu said Nigeria’s energy future depends on building an integrated ecosystem that combines innovation, manufacturing, research, policy, financing and human capital. Commending the organisers, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, and the APC National…