Author: Nationalmonitor

FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app, enabling customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across Africa. PAPSS, developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union and the AfCFTA Secretariat, enables instant, low-cost payments in local currencies between African countries. Speaking on the integration, the Group Executive, e-Business and Retail Products at FirstBank, Chuma Ezirim, said, “The integration of PAPSS into…

Dangote Cement Plc has announced robust financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, showcasing a remarkable 164.8 per cent increase in earnings per suare (EPS), which rose from ₦16.55 to ₦43.80. This significant growth reflects the company’s strong operational performance and strategic expansion efforts.Group revenue climbed by 23.2 per cent, reaching ₦3,154.8 billion compared to ₦2,560.6 billion in the same period of 2024. The company also recorded a 57.7 per cent rise in Group EBITDA, which grew from ₦908.7 billion to ₦1,428.2 billion. Profit after tax (PAT) surged by 166.3 per cent, from ₦279.1 billion to ₦743.3…

Mitchell Elegbe (middle), Founder and Group Managing Director, Interswitch, flanked by former employees of Interswitch at the Interswitch Alumni Connect which held recently at Canada. In heartwarming reunions that transcended borders and time, Interswitch Group, the leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities prosper, recently reconnected with former employees through its global initiative, The Interswitch Alumni Connect. The 2 inaugural connect events, which respectively held in Birmingham, UK and Mississauga in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area, marked a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to sustain relationships with its alumni and to celebrate the shared…

Interswitch, the leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities prosper, is set to premiere the seventh season of its national science competition, InterswitchSPAK, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This season will bring together exceptional students from secondary schools across various Nigerian states including Kaduna, Abuja, Abia, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Ogun among others. Viewers can look forward to 13 exciting weeks of a riveting showcase of the nation’s brightest, young scientific talent on a national stage. InterswitchSPAK, a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Interswitch, has grown into Nigeria’s premier platform for advancing STEM…

●As nominations portal closes for WES 2025 Awards For Outstanding Economic Impacts All is set for the annual WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 on Friday November 21, 2025 at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos by 10AM, with top experts from the public, private and academia set to address the theme: Tackling the Issue of Low Productivity in Nigeria. According to a statement by the organisers, World Stage Limited, a research and technology driven Africa focused firm, among the top chief executives that have confirmed participation in the summit include Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director/CEO, Bank of…

L-R: Africa Adviser, Sight and Life, Dr. Mairo Mandara; Managing Director/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, at the Aliko Dangote Foundation / Sight and Life, Roundtable on “Promotion of Production & Consumption of Fermented Foods for Food & Nutrition Security in Nigeria” in Lagos on Monday. The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in partnership with Sight and Life Foundation (SAL), has launched a nationwide initiative titled “Promotion of Production & Consumption of Fermented Foods for Food & Nutrition Security in Nigeria.” The program, unveiled at a workshop in Lagos, aims to combat malnutrition and improve food security by promoting the production…

As Africa prepares for the upcoming Africa Regional Dialogue on Global Health Reform in Kigali, Rwanda (3–5 November 2025), momentum is building across the continent for a bold, Africa-led reform of the global health system.The call follows a series of regional consultations convened by Amref Health Africa with support from the Wellcome Trust, where Ministers of Health and leaders from West, East, Central, Southern, and North Africa delivered a unified message: the current Global Health Architecture (GHA) must be decolonised by shifting power, ownership, and decision-making to African institutions and communities.The dialogue series signals a critical turning point for the…

There’s something magical about the sound of thousands of feet moving in rhythm. The thump of music mixing with laughter and the shared energy of people who have come together for one reason. That is the VerveLife experience.After an exhilarating run of satellite events across Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya, VerveLife, powered by Verve, Africa’s leading payment card brand, is counting down to its grand finale in Lagos. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, will come alive for what promises to be Africa’s biggest fitness party.Now in its 8th year, VerveLife has become a symbol of…

Adron Homes and Properties, Nigeria’s leading real estate company renowned for making homeownership affordable for all, has unveiled its much-anticipated Lemon Friday Plus Promo an upgraded version of its annual Lemon Friday campaign. The Lemon Friday Plus Promo is designed to make property ownership easier, more flexible, and more rewarding for Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. With discounts of up to 50% on all landed properties, flexible payment structures, and exciting gift packages, Adron Homes continues to fulfill its mission of providing affordable housing solutions nationwide. According to the company’s Group Managing Director, Mrs Adenike Ajobo, the…

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and driving economic growth in Nigeria’s South-South region with the commissioning of the new ‘Everyday Supermarket’ Yenagoa Store. The grand opening, which took place yesterday at Bay Bridge Junction on the Kpansia-Epie Expressway, Bayelsa State , marks the retail chain’s entry into the Bayelsa market and a significant milestone in the region’s business expansion efforts. Speaking at the event, Mr. Raphael Abaziem, Directorate Head, Polaris Bank, South-South, described the launch as a testament to growth, resilience, and the power of strategic partnership. “This milestone represents more than…