Author: Nationalmonitor

Over the past six years, Gbeminiyi Amir Gbodimowo, popularly known as Gbodo, has championed development in Surulere, particularly in Itire-Ikate. His initiatives have focused on vocational training, tech education, and creative arts, empowering over 5,000 individuals to achieve financial independence. With a proven track record, Gbodo aims to scale these programs to impact 50,000 lives, addressing unemployment and fostering economic renewal.Gbodo’s vision extends to infrastructure improvements, including drainage systems and road networks, ensuring sustainable development. As he aspires to become the next chairman of Itire-Ikate, Gbodo emphasizes integrity, competence, and commitment to delivering on the social contract. His leadership promises…

Salad’s embedded lending infrastructure will enable Glovo to extend financing to qualified Glovo partners in Nigeria. Salad Africa, a fintech that provides embedded lendinginfrastructure to B2B marketplaces and technology-enabled SMEs, has announced a strategic partnership with Glovo, a leading multi-category app that connects users with businesses and riders in Nigeria. Through this partnership, Salad Africa will power a first-of-its-kind SME financing program designed to provide eligible Glovo partners with access to working capital – at better rates and more accessible terms than traditional banks. The goal is to help businesses scale faster, launch new products, and drive increased revenue -…

L-R: Head, Private Trust, FBNQuest Trustees, Rotimi Obende; Group Head, Wealth Management and Investment Advisory, FirstBank Nigeria – Private Banking, Dike Nze-Dike,; Head, Marketing and Business Development, FBNQuest Trustees, Abimbola Ajinibi; Acting Managing Director, FBNQuest Trustees, Babajide Fetuga; Private Trust Specialist, FBNQuest Trustees, Mutiat Olatunji and Head, Trust Investment and Strategy, FBNQuest Trustees, Yosola Odunaiya at the Estate Planning Summit recently held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. FBNQuest Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, provider of trust solutions to individuals, corporate and government institutions, recently hosted its inaugural Estate Planning Summit in Port Harcourt.The maiden event, themed: Wealth…

The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) hosted its fifth Venture Capital (VC) Summit yesterday. The summit forms part of the industry association’s 21st Annual AVCA Conference week, held in Lagos until 2 May. The global gathering brings early-stage and venture capital investors, corporate venture arms, founders, entrepreneurs, and accelerators together to discuss new trends and plot the rise of Africa’s venture capital landscape.Abi Mustapha-Maduakor, CEO of AVCA, opened the Summit by acknowledging the strategic importance of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial landscape: “Hosting the Summit in Nigeria is significant because this country has long been at the heart of Africa’s entrepreneurial evolution. Despite…

L-R: Executive Director, Mr. Adamu Lawani; Executive Director, Mr. Akin Ogunranti; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON; Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR; Executive Director, Mrs. Adobi Nwapa; Executive Director, Mr. Henry Oroh; and Executive Director, Mr. Louis Odom during the 34th Annual General Meeting of Zenith Bank Plc held at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, yesterday. Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, approved the proposed final dividend payment of NGN4.00 per share, bringing the total…

•The conference features keynote speeches by Dr Jumoke Oduwole MFR, Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria and Aliko Dangote GCON, Founder and CEO of Dangote Industries. •Returning to Nigeria after 11 years, the conference highlights the country’s position as a leading hub for investment, securing US$3bn in private capital deals from 2020-2024. •Features 130+ speakers, including world-class investors, business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. The 21st Annual AVCA Conference and VC Summit, the world’s largest Africa-focused private capital gathering, has kicked off in Nigeria. The anticipated annual gathering takes place at the Lagos Continental Hotel…

The chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote has revealed that the company’s turnover increased by 51 per cent to N665.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, as against the corresponding figure of N441.5 billion recorded for the 2023 financial year.Speaking at the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, Mss Bennedikter Molokwu, who chaired the AGM in an acting capacity, to represent the Aliko Dangote, noted that the company’s performance in 2024 was impacted by various macro-economic challenges, but that despite that, the future of the company is very bright.Dangote said the company’s outlook for 2025…

L – R: Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer, Mr. Stanley Amuchie; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; Chairman, Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi; and Company Secretary, Mrs. Ezinwa Unuigboje; (all of Fidelity Bank Plc) at the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos recently. Shareholders of tier one lender, Fidelity Bank, have applauded the board and management of the bank for delivering an outstanding performance in FY 2024. Speaking at the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the National Chairman of The Progressive Shareholders Association, Chief Boniface Okezie, praised the bank, saying,…

The business end of European football begins this week as the first legs of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League semi-finals take centre stage. With five English clubs still in the mix, GOtv viewers are in for a thrilling run of high-stakes football action across three nights. Champions League: Arsenal Face PSG Test, Barcelona Eye TrebleArsenal will return to Champions League action on Tuesday, with a blockbuster clash against Ligue 1 champions PSG at the Emirates. Kick-off is at 8:00 PM on GOtv Channel 66 (SS Action). The Gunners earned their spot after a dominant 5-1 aggregate…

HIGH COURT, IKOYI AFTER HE ENTERED A PLEA BARGAIN AGREEMENT WITH THE PROSECUTIONRecall that in February 2024, One AYOTUNDE RICHARDS who is the second Defendant in the criminal Charge No: FHC/L/168C/2024 currently pending at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, had sued Dr Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and MiraclesMinistries, his lawyer Barr Davidson Adejuwon and others, alleging breaches of his fundamental rights.Mr AYOTUNDE RICHARDS, a former member and singer in the MFM Church, who had for sometimes been publishing series of commentaries which are considered defamatory by the members of MFM family against their General Overseer…