Author: Nationalmonitor

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has once again strengthened the administration and regulation of public relations practice in Nigeria with the launch of the annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes. The Awards will serve as the body’s premier system for the curation, recognition, exhibition and celebration of outstanding campaigns and accomplishments in the practice of public relations in Nigeria. The maiden edition of the Awards will take place on Sunday, 7th December 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Envisioned as a credible and enduring platform to identify, celebrate, and elevate outstanding individuals,…

Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable 16% year-on-year growth in gross earnings from N2.9 trillion recorded in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The Group’s performance continues to demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution and an ability to deliver long-term shareholder value in spite of challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the growth in gross earnings was driven by a sustained growth in interest income which grew by 41% year-on-year to N2.7 trillion. The growth in…

Highlights •Profit before tax rose 34% year-on-year to $657 million, driven by strong revenue growth, cost discipline, and the focused execution of the Group’s Growth, Transformation and Returns (GTR) strategy •Return on tangible equity (ROTE), a key measure of profitability, was 31.2% •Record cost-to-income ratio (CIR) of 48.0% and generated 14% positive operating leverage, reflecting the benefits of the diversified, pan-African business model Ecobank Group has announced unaudited financial results for the first nine months of 2025, reporting a profit before tax of $657 million, up 34% from the prior year. Earnings per share rose 36% to 1.29 US cents…

L – R: Direct Sales Executive, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adegboyega Ademokunwa; GAIM 6 Eight Monthly draw Winner, Innocent Okoro Orji; Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Gbagada, Chinwe Umez-Eronini; and Product Manager, Savings, Fidelity Bank Plc, at the GAIM 6 prize presentation ceremony held at Gbagada Building Materials market in Lagos recently. As Nigeria looks to opening up the economy and empowering its citizens, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step to deepen financial inclusion and reward customer loyalty by extending its flagship savings campaign, the Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 promo. The extension adds three more months…

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…