Author: Nationalmonitor

As the country marks two years Anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s leading security concern Emirates Logistics, has praised the President and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for their commitment to prosperity, security, and sustainable development in Nigeria within two years of coming to power.In a statement at the weekend the CEO of the company, Prince Dr. Benson Onuwaje, said Tinubu inherited a complex economic burden while Ribadu had to deal with insecurity which was almost throwing Nigerian into turmoil.Emirate Logistics recently won the Nigeria Best Security Company of the Year 2024.The Chief Executive Officer of the…

A special recognition of excellent performance toward fulfilling Federal Government’s socio-economic agenda has been accorded the management of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.President Tinubu in his nationwide address to mark the May 29-second-year anniversary of his administration, televised live to the nation, hailed NASENI under the leadership of the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu for the Agency’s numerous achievements of high impact projects and programmes that are steering Nigeria along the critical path of socio-economic development,According to the President, NASENI has championed youth empowerment, skill acquisition and job creation…

There are Friday nights, and then there’s SmackDown Friday night. At 7PM sharp, GOtv Channel 68 transforms into the arena. Not a replay, not a recap, but Live. Raw. Unfiltered. The kind of night that doesn’t ask for permission, it just explodes.This week, WWE SmackDown delivers a stacked card, with high-stakes matches, surprise returns, and Superstars putting it all on the line. With Money in the Bank just around the corner, tensions are sky-high and anything can happen.Let’s start with the Women’s Triple Threat Qualifying Match. Three contenders. One golden opportunity. Nia Jax, the unstoppable force, is out to dominate.…

As part of efforts to boost the Lagos Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) initiative, Interswitch’s Digital Health Platform (DHP) has partnered with Patients Know Best (PKB), a leading provider of personal health record (PHR) solutions, to further enhance digital healthcare infrastructure in Lagos State. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing digital healthcare infrastructure in Lagos State. Through this partnership, PKB’s cutting-edge PHR system will integrate with Interswitch’s DHP to establish a robust Health Information Exchange (HIE) system that drives digital transformation in healthcare while adhering to global Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards. This integration will also create…

In a landmark move towards digital transformation in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commissioned an e-Health project at the State Specialist Hospital in Akure, Ondo State. The initiative underscores the increasing role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in medical services, bridging gaps and ensuring accessibility regardless of geographical constraints.Speaking at the event, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasized the project’s significance in integrating healthcare into Nigeria’s digital economy. He noted that ICT not only facilitates improved healthcare services but also strengthens economic growth through a healthier population. The newly inaugurated system…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South West Nigeria, on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, officially conferred its first-ever “Knight of Faith” title upon renowned business mogul and philanthropist, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, in recognition of his dedication to the Christian faith, nation-building, and exemplary leadership in business and community development.The historic investiture, themed “Celebrating Distinction and Faithful Stewardship,” was held at the Garden of Faith, Abeokuta. The occasion also featured the induction of several eminent Nigerians as Distinguished Patrons of the association, including the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun; the Deputy Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs, Barr. Olaniyi Alajogun;…

Union Bank of Nigeria, through UnionCares, an arm of its Corporate, Sustainability and Innovation Initiative, recently sponsored the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the Deaf Mathematics Competition held at the Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired at Surulere Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme “Impacting Deaf Students and Life with Mathematics in Nigeria.”The Mathematics Competition had in attendance representatives from Union Bank, the Lagos State Education Board, Principals of Schools, and teachers. Ten competitors, drawn from different schools within and outside the deaf community in Lagos, participated in the programme. The competition, a collaboration between Union Bank and the Ajofa Foundation, aimed…

Leading African financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to hold the 3rd edition of its flagship market access platform, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Expo from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Georgia, USA. In a strategic move to deepen diaspora and transatlantic business linkages, Fidelity Bank is partnering with Amplify Africa, the organizers of AFRICON, the leading African diaspora business and culture summit in the United States. This collaboration brings together two powerful platforms committed to bridging African enterprise with global opportunity. “Since 2022, when we hosted the…

… A Cultural Masterpiece by Woli Osole A new dawn is set to unfold in Nigerian cinema as IPEMIDA: Where Is My Calling?, the long-anticipated spiritual-drama film by Ambassador Temitope Omosowon, also known as Woli Osole, premieres in over 30 cinemas across Nigeria starting Friday, May 30, 2025.Produced and directed by Ambassador Omosowon Temitope, a native of Oka Akoko in Ondo State, IPEMIDA is already generating massive buzz for its cultural depth, stellar cast, and captivating storyline that explores the complexities of divine calling, destiny, and tradition in modern African society.The premiere, which held on May 24, 2025, was a…

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe (Middle); flanked by Fidelity Bank SWEETA kids at the Fidelity Fantasyland celebration in commemoration of the 2025 Children’s Day at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, Lagos yesterday.