Author: Nationalmonitor

As the Ileya (Sallah) season approaches, Adron Homes, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, is again giving Nigerians a reason to celebrate beyond the festivities with the launch of its highly anticipated ILEYA/SALLAH PROMO! This year’s celebration blends culture, community, and homeownership into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for families and individuals looking to secure their future through real estate.  With over 40 estate locations nationwide, spanning Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, Jos, and Ekiti, Adron Homes is offering a generous 30% discount on all land purchases. Even better, customers can enjoy convenient payment plans spread over 24 months, making land ownership more…

In a magnificent display of royal honour and cultural pride, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, hosted a grand royal reception in celebration of the 50th birthday of Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, KOF, the Otun Akile of Remoland. The prestigious event, held at the Sagamu residence of the Akarigbo, drew an esteemed gathering of traditional rulers, captains of industry, political dignitaries, and members of the Remo community. Together, they celebrated a man whose life has been defined by visionary leadership, a deep-rooted commitment to development, and philanthropy across Remoland and Nigeria…

L-R; Temilade Aduroja; Group Head; Investor Relations, Dangote Industries Limited, Simon Kolawole Presenting the Dividend Paying Company of the year award to Dangote Cement plc Representative; Edward Imoedemhe; Acting Company Secretary, Dangote Cement Plc; at the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards 2025; in Lagos on Friday. Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement has been named the Dividend Paying Company of the Year at the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards, held weekend, in Lagos. Dangote Cement plc Most Dividend Paying Company of the year award; at the Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards 2025; in Lagos on Friday. According to the…

The stage is set, the performances have begun, and the road to stardom is officially underway. Nigerian Idol Season 10 has kicked off its much-anticipated live shows, which began last night, marking the start of what promises to be the most thrilling phase of the competition yet.Broadcast on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Ch. 151, GOtv Ch. 12), Africa Magic Family (DStv Ch. 154, GOtv Ch. 2), and streaming live on the GOtv and DStv Stream apps, the live shows will air every Sunday at 7pm, offering viewers across Nigeria a front-row seat to the musical journey of the season’s Top…

In recognition of its exceptional contributions to innovative financial solutions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc has been awarded the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award in the Deposit Money Bank (DMB) category.This prestigious accolade celebrates Fidelity Bank’s commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by MSMEs, a vital segment in Nigeria’s economic growth.Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, commented on the award, reaffirming the bank’s dedication to empowering Nigerian entrepreneurs: “At Fidelity Bank, innovation is at the heart of our strategy to support MSMEs. This recognition underscores our commitment to developing…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom licensees in Nigeria to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through media channels, stating the cause(s) of the service interruption, and the area(s) affected by the service interruption/outage, as well as the time that would be taken to restore service. Consumers must also be informed one week in advance where operators have planned service outages. This development, contained in the “Directive on Reportage of Major Network Outages by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs),” is part of the Commission’s drive to ensure timely resolution of outages, enhance quality of experience for…

As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the London Business School (LBS) Alumni Community Nigeria hosted a private brunch and fireside chat that placed the spotlight firmly on one of Nigeria’s most impactful business leaders—Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc. Held in Lagos, the event gathered an elite group of C-suite executives from across finance, FMCG, investment, and other critical sectors for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the shared responsibility to “Accelerate Action,” this year’s global Women’s Month theme. But it was Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe’s presence and insights…

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has affirmed that the recent purchase of 18 million units of Fidelity Bank shares by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, was conducted in full compliance with applicable regulations. In a letter dated May 22, 2025, the regulator dismissed allegations of insider trading and the misuse of bank funds for the transaction stating “….Following the filing of the Bank’s 2025 Q1 UFS on 30 April 2025, the Directors and other insiders of the Bank became eligible to trade on the securities of the Bank after twenty-four (24) hours. Therefore, the share purchase transaction…

By: Babajide Obafemi Hon. SALMAN IDIRIS embodies legislative excellence, one who has consistently demonstrated unwavering dedication to the people he represents. With an unshakeable commitment to open, responsive, and responsible governance, he has established himself as an apostle of empowerment and a champion of his constituents’ interests.I have known him for a while, but I had the closest contact during the last election. I was the media head of the late Olobatoke Olaiya Michael (OMO) campaign team. He was in PDP with us, and he and OMO contested the primaries where OMO carried the day. He wasn’t satisfied with the…

By Wasiu Alli Fidelity Bank Nigeria has emerged as the fastest-growing Nigerian brand as the lender’s value more than tripled, displacing Stanbic IBTC, a new report by Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy revealed.The bank’s emergence highlights the lender’s expanding market influence and strong investor confidence as the financial institution continues to deliver value for its customers amid tough economic conditions.“Fidelity Bank’s brand value growth is underpinned by strong financial performance in 2024, during which the bank reported a 210% increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT), soaring to N385.2 billion,” Brand Finance said in its annual valuation report.“Gross earnings…