Author: Nationalmonitor

On Sunday, December 7th, the House of Oduduwa witnessed a truly momentous occasion as His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, celebrated the remarkable 10th anniversary of his coronation. This significant milestone was marked by an extravagant display of cultural richness and tradition, bringing together a host of esteemed personalities, including the First Lady of Nigeria, Chief Mrs Oluremi Tinubu CON. During the celebration, she was honoured with the prestigious title of ‘Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo ile Oodua,’ a recognition reflective of her deep commitment to the Yoruba heritage and her contributions to the community. Arriving at the palace via…

itel has once again reinforced its leadership in accessible innovation with the itel SUPER 26 Ultra winning the prestigious “Best Curved Display and AI-Powered Smartphone of the Year” at the 2025 Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA).The awards ceremony organized by Beta Media Group, held on December 6, 2025, at the VirginRose Resort, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together top players in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem to celebrate excellence, creativity, and industry growth. This recognition highlights the SUPER 26 Ultra’s groundbreaking curved display design and its next-generation AI capabilities, which elevate the smartphone experience across photography, performance, personalization, and security. As consumer expectations continue…

Infinix Nigeria has launched its biggest festive campaign yet, the Infinix X Davido ‘Make A Wish’ Christmas Promo, running from December 10th to January 4th, 2025. The nationwide promotion gives customers the chance to win instant gifts and select a dream wish worth up to ₦10 million.” The festive campaign invites customers to purchase any Infinix device for an opportunity to receive instant gifts and scan a wish QR code that could turn their holiday dreams into reality. This year’s grand prize allows lucky winners to choose a personal “surprise wish” valued at₦10 million, including a business grant, holiday vacation…

The Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, took a reflective walk through the long and eventful road that has shaped his life, recounting the struggles, the sacrifices, and the grace that carried him to greatness. Fondly called Wadoye, the seasoned businessman opened up in an interview with Abu-Satar Hamed of StarTrend Int’l Magazine and Online Platform, revealing how life’s storms and sunshine have defined his 65-year journey. With deep gratitude, he acknowledged the hand of God in his life, saying that reaching 65 is nothing short of divine mercy. According to him,…

L-R, Shoneye Damilola, a student beneficiary from Beje High school, receiving the bursary Cheque; General Manager, Community Relations, Dangote Granite Mines Ltd, Pastor Joseph Alabi; Dangote Granite Mines Ltd, General Manager, Projects Control, Samuel K. Fagbile and High Chief Ademola Ogunyale, a representatives of His Royal Highness, Oba Dr. Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf, the Sopinlukale of Oke Sopin, Ijebu- Igbo, at the Dangote Granite Mines Ijebu-Igbo Annual Bursary Awards at the Ijebu Igbo, Ogun state. … Monarch Hails Dangote’s Commitment to Educational Advancement L-R: Dangote Granite Mines Ltd, General Manager, Community Relations, Pastor Joseph Alabi; High Chief Ademola Ogunyale, a representative of…

The UEFA Champions League reaches a decisive point as Matchday 6 delivers high-stakes fixtures across Europe. All matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Real Madrid host Manchester City in the round’s biggest clash, while Inter Milan face Liverpool in a meeting of two sides desperate for a statement win. Tuesday: Inter Host Liverpool in a Heavyweight Clash The evening begins in Munich where Bayern, now third in the standings, welcome Sporting Lisbon at 6:45 p.m. The match will be live on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). Bayern’s 3–1 loss to Arsenal halted their…

L-R, , Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology (FUTO) Owerri,  Professor (Mrs.) Nnenna N. Oti; Representative of President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Engr. Ahmed Mansur; at the Conferment of Honorary Doctorate Degree of Management Technology ( D.MT) Honoris Casua on Aliko Dangote; by FUTO (Federal University of Technology Owerri) Imo state at the weekend. Foremost industrialist and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has described Nigerian youths as the nation’s greatest asset emphasizing their creativity, resilience and ingenuity Dangote made these remarks at the weekend while being conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Management Technology (D.MT) by the Federal…

L-R: Munachimso Duru, Head Products, Partnership and Innovation, Afrigopay Financial Services Limited; Damola Giwa, Country Manager, Visa West Africa; Wunmi Ogunbiyi, CeBIH Advisory Council; Adedamola Adeniran, Divisional Head for Product Management & Solution Delivery, Verve International; Olanike Kolawole, Executive Director/Chief of Operations, Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP); Ifeanyi Chukuwekem, Head, Corporate Strategy Department, eTranzact, during the CeBIH 2025 Annual Conference held at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, took centre stage at the 2025 Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH) Annual Conference in Lagos, held at the Eko Convention…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai middle,AD 1st right and Mr Johann Rupert, Chairman, Richemont & Remgro and Founder, Rupert Education Foundation South Africa during a meeting with His Highness and the African Business Leaders Delegation in Dubai on the 6th of December, 2025.

The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message, Aare Emmanuelking described the monarch’s decade-long reign on the revered throne of Oduduwa as divinely inspired, visionary, and transformational, noting that it has ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance and national unity. He stated that since his ascension, the Ooni has redefined traditional leadership by modernising kingship, reviving Yoruba cultural identity, and strengthening Ile-Ife’s position as the spiritual…