Author: Nationalmonitor

…Commends Dangote for its affordable petrol products …As free delivery commences in January 2026 The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on all its members nationwide to patronise the Dangote Refinery in their purchase of PMS products, noting that the refinery already offers the best affordable price for all marketers, even as free delivery commences in January 2026. The association also expressed delight over a recent agreement by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to begin the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – also known as petroleum – products directly to registered IPMAN members, in a statement signed…

Following the 2-day pre-pitch for the grand finale, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Top 20 finalists for Hackaholics 6.0. The 2-day pre-pitch took place on December 16 and 17, 2025. The Top 20 finalists for Hackaholics 6.0 include Top 10 for the Hackathon stream and Top 10 for the Ideathon Stream. The Hackathon finalists are Rapid DEV, Secure IT, Neurafeed, Trust Lock Babcock, Pulse Track, IlluminiTrust, Trust Lock FUTA, Fix Fraud AI, KASH Flow and VOC AI. The Ideathon finalists are PLOY, Fertitude, VarsityScape, Mama ALERT, StockMed,…

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the President of Ghana, expressed that his installation as Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR the Ooni of Ife symbolizes a new chapter in the long-standing bond between Ghana and Nigeria. This statement was made during the heartfelt address he delivered at the Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on December 15, 2025. The installation ceremony drew numerous dignitaries and guests, all gathered to witness this significant cultural event. In an emotionally charged speech, President Mahama emphasized that the chieftaincy title he received not…

L-R: Managing Director, FirstCap Limited, Ukandu E. Ukandu; Founder/CEO, Pathway Advisory Limited, Alade Adekunle; Chief Executive Officer, Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc, Adetola Nola; Partner & Head of Communications, Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc, Tobi Yusuff; and Head of Capital Markets, FirstCap Limited, Oluseun Olatidoye at the Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc Commercial Paper Signing Ceremony recently held in Lagos on Monday. December 2025: FirstCap Limited, a premier investment banking business and a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc, acted as Joint Issuing House and Placing Agent on the Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc’s Series 1 Bond of ₦10 billion…

Polaris Bank has continued its commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential support, with the successful distribution of female hygiene essentials to female students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos. This initiative stems from Polaris Bank’s 2025 International Women’s Day celebration and forms part of our ongoing Adolescent Health and Hygiene Support Programme. Through the Bank’s Girl-Child Support and Hygiene Education Initiative, the outreach aims to improve menstrual hygiene education, build confidence and dignity among young girls, and reduce school absenteeism resulting from lack of access to sanitary products. Speaking at…

Football fans across Nigeria will have increased access to live matches across all major football and sporting competitions during the festive season, as SuperSport opens a special football viewing window on DStv and GOtv ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).From December 18, 2025, to January 19, 2026, subscribers on select DStv and GOtv packages will be able to watch additional football content across SuperSport channels without needing to upgrade their subscriptions. The period is designed to coincide with the build-up to AFCON, which kicks off in Morocco on December 21 and runs until January 18.During the window,…

Quickteller, one of Africa’s leading digital payments platforms powered by the Interswitch Group, has announced the launch of InsomniaQ, a first-of-its-kind, all-night music and entertainment experience set to elevate Lagos’ iconic December experience. The maiden edition will run from the evening of December 21 into the early hours of December 22, 2025, at the Ballroom of the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. InsomniaQ promises a 12-hour non-stop entertainment event offering various performances and activities all night long, in line with the body’s natural rhythm. Created to capture the vibrancy and cultural energy that define Lagos in December, InsomniaQ is positioned…

From Lagos to Lokoja: Customers Access Laptops and Gadgets Nationwide with Expert, Remote Advisory Service In a move set to redefine technology acquisition in Nigeria, MENXTT Technologies NG today officially launched its Tech Concierge Service. The innovative program allows customers across the entire country to procure high-quality laptops, smartphones, and essential gadgets with unparalleled ease—simply by initiating contact via a phone call or WhatsApp message.The Tech Concierge Service integrates expert consultation, secure ordering, and reliable nationwide logistics, effectively removing the geographical barriers that have long complicated access to quality tech products outside of major hubs. This approach is rooted in…

Polaris Bank, in partnership with Evolve Charity Trust, has successfully concluded its 2025 nationwide distribution of school essentials to 1,000 students across ten public secondary schools in five states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative is part of the Bank’s sustained Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to keep more children, especially the girl child, in school. This year’s exercise adds to a growing intervention that has supported more than 24,000 students in public schools across 49 locations since 2021. This year’s beneficiaries received a complete learning kit consisting of a school uniform, school bag, a pair of sandals,…

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Lawal Garba, on Friday ruled in favor of Fidelity Bank in its appeal against Sagecom Concepts Limited. Given previous rulings, this marks a significant victory for Fidelity Bank in a long-running legal dispute. The judgment brings definitive closure to a legacy case that has attracted attention across the financial sector for more than two decades. In a motion dated October 8, 2025, Fidelity Bank sought clarification from the Supreme Court, requesting a consequential order that the judgment debt be paid in Naira. The bank also asked that the interest rate…