Author: Nationalmonitor

…Offers Automatic jobs To Best graduating Students L-R: Kano State deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzo; Kano State governor, Kabir Yusuf; former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso; and President/CE Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote, at the Fifth Combined Convocation Ceremony and Investiture of Mr Dangote as Chancellor, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, Group President of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has announced the donation of a whooping N15billion to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil(ADUSTECH), Kano State. Mr. Dangote, who is also the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) was…

The communications team at United Bank for Africa (UBA) has another reason to celebrate as Abiodun Coker, Media & External Relations Lead, has been honored with the “Future Leader in Media Management” award at the upcoming 6th edition of The Industry Summit/Awards.Organized by The Industry Newspaper, the leading brand marketing publication in West Africa — the prestigious awards recognize outstanding professionals shaping the future of brand marketing and communications across the region.The award jury, chaired by Mr. Tolulope Ogunjobi, renowned broadcast business correspondent and Business Editor at TVC News, cited Coker’s exceptional achievements in the public relations field during the…

Emirates Group today released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels. This outstanding performance places the Emirates Group as the most profitable aviation group globally in the 2024-25 reporting period, with Emirates reporting the best result in its history to become the world’s most profitable airline. Both Emirates and dnata contributed record revenues in 2024-25, as the Group expanded its operations around the world to meet voracious customer demand for its high-quality products and services. For the financial year ended 31 March 2025, the Emirates Group reported a record profit before tax of…

L-R, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Managing Director, Thabo Mabe, Company Secretary, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Oluseun Oluwole, Chairman,NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Olakunle Alake, Deputy Managing Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Aderemi Saka, at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NASCON Allied Industries Plc held in Lagos on Thursday. … Shareholders approve N2 Per Share Dividend The Management of NASCON Allied Industries Plc, has attributed significant growth in the dividend payout by 100 per cent to N2 per share and the company’s impressive run during the year, ending December 31, 2024, to the successful expansion of its market base. L-R,…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) does not have the legal authority to regulate or question how companies determine the prices of their products or services in Nigeria’s free market economy.The ruling, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, came in a suit filed by Multichoice Nigeria—operators of DStv and GOtv—challenging the FCCPC’s interference in its pricing structure. The company also sought protection from an earlier legal challenge filed by lawyer Festus Onifade, which sought to restrain Multichoice from increasing subscription prices on its pay-TV platforms.Although Justice Omotosho dismissed the case…

As part of its sustained efforts to digitalise Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem, Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, through its health-tech subsidiary, Interswitch eClat, has launched eClinic, its Electronic Medical Records (EMR) solution at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu (NOHE). Commissioned by the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the launch marks the fourth deployment of the eClinic solution in federal health institutions, following earlier rollouts in Osun, Ogun, and Edo States. This milestone represents another significant step in the Federal Ministry of Health’s drive to modernise healthcare delivery through digital innovation,…

A crucial stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to deliberate on the modalities for the upcoming Local Government primary took an unexpected turn when Kolade Alabi, Chairman of the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), suddenly collapsed. The incident occurred just moments after Alabi addressed a gathering of hundreds of aspirants and party members, including prominent figures such as Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Speaker of the House of Assembly Mudasiru Obasa, Lagos West Senator Dr. Oluranti Adebule, and the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) Chairman Tajudeen Olusi, among others. As panic spread through the…

The 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations once again highlighted the growing impact of digital transformation in Nigeria’s education sector. With millions of students sitting for the fully computer-based test (CBT) across hundreds of accredited centers, the exercise provided a real-time demonstration of how far the country has come in ICT adoption, and where critical gaps still exist.Dr Patrick Ede, Head of ICT Division at PPC Limited highlights five key lessons from this national milestone that are shaping its strategy and offerings in the ICT vertical. 1. Scalable ICT Infrastructure is No Longer Optional, It’s FoundationalThe ability to…

Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has announced a landmark partnership with Sterling Bank to launch a bold new debt funding model to unlock growth for Africa’s most promising ventures. Backed by a $2 million Catalytic Fund, the partnership introduces flexible, founder-friendly financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt with business mentorship, tailored repayment terms, and dramatically reduced collateral requirements.“This is a breakthrough moment for Cascador and for the entrepreneurs we serve,” said Dave DeLucia, Founder of Cascador. “Through our partnership withSterling Bank, we’re deploying capital in a way that’s truly catalytic -pairing mentorship and education with access to…

Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) has announced plans to expand into the African export market, following a production capacity boost facilitated by new machinery being commissioned in the two manufacturing plants.Chairman of DPL’s Board of Directors, Mr Robert Ade-Odiachi, disclosed the development during a strategic board meeting held on Tuesday. The company, he said, is increasing it”s production from 36million to 52 million polypropylene bags per month and is on course to increase that figure in the coming years.“With the current increase in production capacity, DPL is ready to explore markets across West, Central, and Southern Africa,” Mr Ade-Odiachi said. “Once…