Author: Nationalmonitor

At the 13th Realnews Magazine Anniversary Lecture in Lagos, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, issued a stark warning: Africa cannot achieve the aspirations of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 unless it urgently tackles the twin threats of cybercrime and illicit financial flows (IFFs). Aliyu described the continent as standing at the crossroads of “technological opportunity and criminal innovation,” where digital platforms have become superhighways for economic sabotage. Africa Losing $80 Billion AnnuallyDrawing on findings from the AU High-Level Panel led by former South African President Thabo Mbeki, Aliyu…

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (now upgraded to the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro), Dr. M.A. Akinde, has called on youths in Yewaland to embrace education as a way of sustaining the development strides of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Dr. Akinde emphasized that the only way the senator’s efforts would yield lasting impact is if young people commit themselves to academic excellence and pursue education to the highest level. Speaking during an interactive session with the League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP) at the Grand Finale of the 2025 Oronna Ilaro Festival on Saturday,…

Mr. William Odigie in a photo session with some of the students after the training. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc, Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole, has renewed the Bank’s call for young Nigerians to embrace a savings culture, urging them to see savings as a lifelong discipline for creating stability and financial resilience. A cross section of the participating students. Mr. Kolawole gave the charge while addressing students of Alvana Model Secondary School, Owerri, Imo State, as part of the financial literacy training organized by the Bank to mark this year’s World Savings Day. Represented by Mr. William…

As one governor, one minister, 21 organisations set to receives WorldStage Economic Summit Awards For Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has confirmed his participation in the WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 which will hold this Friday, November 21, 2025 at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos by 10AM. Olukoyede, under whose leadership the EFCC has made unprecedented progress in the fight against economic and financial crimes by recovering over N566 billion alongside other currencies and assets in the last two years will speak on ‘Anti-Corruption Efforts of the EFCC to Boost Ease…

…As FIRS Honors Cement Company Again L-R: Dangote Cement Plc, Head, Tax Management ( Nigeria),Titilayo Shofela; Dangote industries Limited, Group Head, Strategic Tax and Compliance, Mojisola Ogunlade; Received the”MOST COMPLIANT TAXPAYER” 2025 to DANGOTE CEMENT PLC; Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS), Director Medium Taxpayers Department South, Dr. Kehinde Odunsi; Federal Inland Revenue Service,(FIRS) Director Taxpayers Services, Dr. Lovette Onanuga; President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Gabriel Idahosa; at the Presentation of “MOST COMPLIANT TAXPAYER” 2025 Award to DANGOTE CEMENT PLC; in Lagos on Friday. For the second year consecutively, leading Africa Cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc has been…

In Nigeria, viewing centers are more than just places to watch football. They are community spaces where joy, rivalry, and connection come alive. From the roar of fans during a Premier League goal to families bonding over weekend entertainment, these centers reflect the heartbeat of Nigerian social life. What started as simple makeshift setups with benches and a single TV has evolved into an industry that supports thousands of small business owners. For many operators, football viewing is not just a passion but a means of livelihood. And as entertainment habits continue to shift, GOtv is helping to redefine what…

The attention of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been drawn to a series of misleading publications claiming that the recent reduction in pump prices by oil marketers is a consequence of the Federal Government’s reversal of the 15 per cent import tariff. This narrative is entirely false, deliberately misleading, and inconsistent with actual market dynamics. For the avoidance of doubt, the factor that prompted the price adjustment was our own reduction of PMS gantry and coastal prices on November 6. The subsequent change in pump prices is now being wrongly attributed to a tariff decision in an attempt to distort the…

L-R: Head Coach, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club & Lagos State Gymnastics Club, Patrick Umoh; CEO, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Co-founder, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Yoyin Akpose; Creative Coach, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Oyegbata Chinedu; and Gymfest Program Coordinator, Faith Oaikhiena; flanked by some participants during the Gymfest Championship 2.0 sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc and held in Lagos, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reiterated its commL-R: Head Coach, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club & Lagos State Gymnastics Club, Patrick Umoh; CEO, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Co-founder, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Yoyin Akpose; Creative Coach, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Oyegbata Chinedu;…

L-R: Bukola Oluyadi, GH, Customer Expweience & Value management, Polaris Bank; Ebunola Anozie, Founder/CEO, C.O.P.E; Sandra Okoli, Sector Lead, Telecomms, Power and Infrastructure, Polaris Bank at the C.O.P.E’s 30th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos recently. The Care. Organization. Public. Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) has marked three decades of pioneering work in breast cancer awareness, early detection, and survivor support with a commemorative event held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The ceremony brought together healthcare professionals, survivors, donors, and corporate partners, led by Polaris Bank, the organisation’s longstanding partner and lead sponsor. Speaking at the event, Emeritus Professor Osato Giwa Osagie, Chairman of…

Adron Homes set the stage for a remarkable sporting experience by hosting the Adron Cup Golf Tournament, bringing together golf enthusiasts, industry professionals, and distinguished guests for a day dedicated to excellence, competition, and camaraderie. The tournament was officially declared open by the Chairman of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, who earlier this year received the first-ever Nigeria’s Noble Golfer Award, reflecting his growing influence and passion for the game of golf. In a moment that drew applause across the course, he performed the ceremonial tee-off, symbolically setting the tournament in motion. Following the opening, the Chairman embarked on a…