Author: Nationalmonitor

By Tosin Ajayi In a dynamic and often unpredictable financial landscape like Nigeria, the ability to access funds at critical moments makes all the difference. For entrepreneurs, financial agility is often the key to unlocking growth and success. With fluctuating prices and unexpected financial policies, many businesses in recent times have found themselves in need of short-term financial solutions to keep their business running smoothly. Recognising this challenge, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a pioneer in innovative financial solutions, redesigned the Retail Temporary Overdraft (RTOD) as a lifeline to empower businesses with swift, flexible cash flow support that can significantly…

A hundred years ago, a vision was set into motion—one that would shape the lives of countless young men and instill in them values of faith, discipline, and national service. This vision became The African Lads Brigade, founded in May 1925 with a singular purpose: to mould boys into godly and responsible men through Bible teachings, military drills, and music. As The Lads Brigade marks its Centenary Anniversary, the air is thick with nostalgia and pride. From its early days, inspired by models from Glasgow, Scotland, The Lads Brigade took firm root in Nigeria, starting with the pioneering companies attached…

General Manager, Community Relations, Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited(NSCL), Rilwan Abdullahi; Regional Manager, Middlebelt, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Wilson Kolawole; Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Nasarawa State, Khadija Oshafu Nuhu; Dangote Group’s National Assembly Lead, Dr Shuaibu Abdullah;i and State Liaison Officer, Abdulrazak Sambajo, at the ongoing 2025 Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition in lafia at the weekend. Dangote Industries Limited is partnering critical stakeholders in the economy to grow Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria, Senior Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, has said. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 2025…

In line with its commitment to facilitate market transparency, as evident in the ongoing provision of essential market data and information on the Nigerian fixed income, currencies and derivatives markets to all its stakeholders, FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited (“FMDQ Exchange” or the“Exchange”), a wholly owned subsidiary of FMDQ Group PLC, is pleased to announce the official launch of FMDQ Q-Pay, a secure and efficient online payment gateway integrated into its flagship market data and information repository, the FMDQ e-Markets Portal (the “Portal”).The introduction of FMDQ Q-Pay marks a significant milestone in the enhancement of the Exchange’s market data services, following…

A new report from RMI and GEAPP analyzes key learnings and insights from the first wave of operational interconnected minigrids (IMG) in Nigeria, outlining recommendations for future IMG deployment. Today, RMI in collaboration with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), released a new report, Partnerships for Power: Unlocking Scale for Interconnected Minigrids in Nigeria. Backed by real-world data, this report presents the key learnings and insights from over three years of supporting four pioneering interconnected minigrids (IMGs) pilot projects, distilling critical insights and offering actionable recommendations for stakeholders to accelerate and scale the deployment of these solutions.…

Quickteller, leading digital payments platform powered by Interswitch, and Verve, Africa’s foremost payment cards and digital tokens brand, proudly celebrated the richness of African storytelling at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The event was a grand celebration of African excellence in film, television, and digital content. As official sponsors, Quickteller and Verve reaffirmed their commitment to the creative industry by supporting award categories that spotlight remarkable talent and impactful storytelling across the continent. Verve sponsored the Best Lead Actor category, which was awarded…

As part of the buildup to the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa Magic and MultiChoice hosted Young Filmmakers’ Day, an inspiring platform designed to mentor and celebrate the next generation of African storytellers. Held in Lagos on Thursday, 8th of May, the event gathered budding filmmakers, MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) alumni, and industry stakeholders for a day of learning, collaboration, and community.This year’s edition focused on “Sound in Filmmaking,” a masterclass facilitated by Shawn Butler, an acclaimed sound engineer and producer whose portfolio spans award-winning African and international productions.“Sound is more than just pushing a button; it’s…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration is committed to rule of law and the independence of the country’s judiciary. The President, at a book launch in Abuja, in honour of the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, said legislative efforts are being made to support structural reforms and expedite access to justice for all Nigerians. The book, co-authored by Dr Charles Mekwunye (SAN) and the Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Nigerian Weekly Law Reports (NWLR), Ayo Olanrewaju, provides a comprehensive exploration of Justice Ariwoola’s years of service in Nigeria’s…

Theatre Week is here, and it’s already proving to be a game-changer. This episode introduced the group round, a challenge where contestants were split into boy and girl bands to test not just their vocal abilities but their synergy and stage presence.In an exciting twist, former Idol winners and fan favorites Kingdom, Progress, Victory, and Chima returned, not to compete, but to mentor the new contestants. Their presence brought a mix of excitement and nerves to the contestants.Rehearsals and vocal training kicked off immediately, signaling the start of a tough Theatre Week. While some contestants delivered stunning performances, others struggled…

 Representative of Unity Bank MD, Mr. William Odigie, Zonal Head, South South/South East, facilitating the financial literacy training at Boys Model Secondary School, Owerri, Imo State recently. In demonstration of its commitment to financial empowerment targeting Youths, Unity Bank Plc has again championed the cause of financial literacy by facilitating Training in 13 secondary schools across Nigeria to commemorate the 2025 Global Money Week. A cross section of students and Unity Bank team after the financial literacy training in Kano South Held under the theme, “Think before you follow, wise money tomorrow,” this year’s engagement focused on helping young people develop…