Author: Nationalmonitor

By Ebuka Obidinma A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Mohammed Ndarani has urged the Federal Government to settle Nnamdi Kanu and other agitators’ matters out of court through a formidable national committee of Arbitration. Ndarani who is the Grand Patron of One Nation for Asiwaju Support Group made the call at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, and said the move will lead to peace, and unity in diversity. “In my opinion, court may not be the solution to the above matter, if peace must reign in the nation. “President Bola Tinubu should consider Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms like…

The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former PDP Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), extends warm greetings to all Muslim faithful and the good people of Lagos State on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. Dr. Adediran describes the essence of the celebration as an act of obedience and total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah. He notes that the unwavering trust exhibited by Prophet Ibrahim by his willingness to sacrifice his son as a show of total respect to God is an assurance to all Lagosians that whosoever put his trust in God…

Interswitch, leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities prosper across Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to cross-sector innovation as an Associate Partner at the sixth edition of the Lagos State Real Estate Fest, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. Through strategic participation and thought leadership, Interswitch played a significant role in shaping conversations around the future of Propertytech (also referred to as ‘Proptech’) and the role of financial infrastructure in transforming Nigeria’s real estate ecosystem. Themed “The Business of Real Estate: Staying Innovative in a Changing Landscape,” the event brought together a range of…

Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Best Bank in Nigeria” in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2025, winning the award for the fifth time in six years. The Bank was among winners from 36 countries in Africa recognised by the prestigious Global Finance in its 32nd Annual Best Bank Awards. The winners of this year’s awards are those banks that attended carefully to their customers’ needs in difficult markets and accomplished strong results while laying the foundations for future success. Winning organizations managed their assets and liabilities in a savvy way despite the fast-changing interest rate scenarios. The editors…

By Olawale Olurotimi In a powerful gathering at Ikorodu, Lagos, the Grow Ikorodu Movement, led by Aarebirin Hon. Princess (Dr) Folashade Olabanji-Oba, reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to grassroots development and national progress. Standing before a distinguished audience of press members, party leaders, and stakeholders, Princess Olabanji-Oba expressed deep gratitude and renewed hope for the future. She applauded the resilience of the people of Ikorodu and Nigeria at large, celebrating the unwavering dedication of the movement’s members.The highlight of the conference was the resounding endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. Emphasizing Tinubu’s transformative leadership, Princess Olabanji-Oba detailed…

L-R: Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestlé Nigeria, Wassim Elhusseini MD/CEO, Nestlé Nigeria, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and Victor Egbon, Director, Ruminants and Monogastric Development, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development at the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent between both organization’s to establish the Nestlé Dairy Training Center, in Abuja, today. Nestlé is pleased to announce an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a Dairy Technical Skills Development Program. This initiative, formalized through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today in commemoration of World…

There’s something about Lagos weather, whether it’s the heavy rains or the blazing afternoon sun, that makes you want to stay indoors, crank up the fan or AC, and get lost in a captivating story. That’s exactly what Our Husband, The Yard, and Wings on Africa Magic Showcase and GOtv bring to your screen: high-stakes drama that keeps you hooked no matter what’s happening outside.If you’ve been keeping up, you already know the tension is sky-high. But if you’ve missed a few episodes, here’s a spoiler-free catch-up that reminds you why these shows are unmissable.OUR HUSBANDZara and Tiny’s lives are…

Caleb Audu is the Programs Manager at the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, he explains how game-changing support is transforming care and perception across the country.SCFN has been a key player in transforming sickle cell care in Nigeria. From your perspective, what are the most significant strides the Foundation has made in recent years?We’ve seen real progress in how Nigeria approaches sickle cell care, especially through the work we do at the Foundation. What makes us unique is that we provide an end-to-end support system. From early diagnosis and prevention to comprehensive treatment and, now, access to…

In a bold move to position Nigeria as a leading supplier of quality beef to domestic and global markets, NIRSAL Plc, with support from the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has launched a Feedlot Management Training Program aimed at preparing the country’s livestock value chain actors to tap into the $2.5 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) deal recently sealed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with global meatpacking giant, JBS.Held in Abuja recently, the first cohort of the training programcomes at a critical moment when Nigeria is stepping into thespotlight as a global meat investment destination of choice. The JBS partnership…

To deliver simpler, smarter banking solutions, Union Bank of Nigeria has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) network, a Financial Market Infrastructure that provides hassle-free and convenient cross-border money transfers to some selected African countries. This revolutionary payment solution for implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is designed to transform how payments are made across Africa.With PAPSS, customers can send money instantly to Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Djibouti, Nigeria and more African countries in the future.Using PAPPS offers numerous benefits to customers, including, but not limited to, instant payments or…