Author: Nationalmonitor

The Premier League continues this weekend as the fight for a top-five finish reaches a critical point. With only a handful of games remaining, just two points separate third from sixth.Saturday’s action begins with Aston Villa hosting Fulham at 12:30 PM. Villa will aim to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat to Manchester City ended their five-game unbeaten run. At 3:00 PM, Everton play relegated Ipswich Town, while Leicester face Southampton. Arsenal wrap up the day at 5:30 PM against Bournemouth. The Gunners are second on the table and five points clear of the chasing pack. A win would all…

Man City’s chase for a Champions League spot continues today when they welcome Wolves to the Etihad. It’s a clash between a side desperate to lock in a top-five finish and one riding a six-game winning streak, though the story beneath the surface tells a different tale. City are fourth on the Premier League table with just a single point separating them from fifth-placed Chelsea. With only three games left, the margin for error is slim. This season has been anything but smooth for Pep Guardiola’s men. Injuries to key players like Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, and Ruben Dias…

Was it prophecy, or precision? On January 1st, before an elite gathering of past and present leaders of the National Assembly in Lagos, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a statement that would echo louder with time,“If Senator Ned Nwoko joins the APC, all the red caps will follow him.”It sounded lofty, almost mythical, but today, that statement is no longer a prediction, it is Delta’s living, breathing reality.For years, Senator Ned Nwoko was described as a brilliant mind with no structure. After his distinguished stint in the House of Representatives, he would contest, inspire, but the “system” repeatedly delayed the…

L-R The International Vice President, Junior Chamber International(JCI), Yudhish Rohee; the Head of Tourism Business Unit, Sterling Bank Plc, Abiola Adelana; the National President, JCI Nigeria, Oluwatoyin Atanda and the Group Head for Mobility, Sterling Bank Plc, Akinkunmi Akingbogun during the signing of partnership between JCI and Sterling Bank Plc’s Torrista to promote Tourism recently in Lagos. Torrista, the tourism platform under Sterling Bank’s Renewable Energy, Mobility & Tourism division, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at deepening tourism development and empowering young leaders…

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…