The Human Firewall – Why The First Line of Defence Runs in Both Directions

As security technology improves, cyber criminals increasingly combine technical weaknesses with pressure, deception and misplaced trust. They aim at people, inside an institution and outside it, and everyone must learn to recognise these attempts.

By Francis Mojoyinola | Chief Information Security Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria

People tell me, often within a minute of learning what I do for a living that they would never fall for a scam. They say it

Fidelity Bank, Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Support Vulnerable Households in Abuja

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to provide support to vulnerable households in Abuja through its Food Bank programme.

RCIM Share Disposal Records Good Progress as Investor Demand Remains Robust

 First HoldCo Plc and RC Investment Management Limited (RCIM) have made significant progress in the ongoing disposal of the substantial block of FirstHoldCo shares held by RCIM in its capacity as independent Bridge Holder.

FIDELITY BANK PLC REDEEMS US$400 MILLION EUROBOND AT MATURITY

 

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Fidelity Bank Plc has successfully redeemed its 5-Year US$400 million Senior Unsecured Notes at maturity, reaffirming its commitment to meeting its obligations to investors and reinforcing its track record in the international debt capital markets.

FirstBank Partners Google Pay, Expanding Digital Payment Options for Cardholders

 

Lagos, 27 October 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the integration of Google Pay for eligible cardholders, enabling access to the global digital wallet platform. This milestone reinforces the Bank’s commitment to delivering secure, convenient, and innovative payment solutions that meet the evolving needs of today's digitally connected customers.

Green Energy Financing Helps Nigerian SMEs Cut Power Costs and Boost Productivity

 

Nigeria’s energy sector is entering a period of significant change, creating fresh opportunities for small businesses to adopt cleaner and more reliable power solutions. For entrepreneurs facing rising electricity costs, grid disruptions and continued dependence on generators, Fidelity Bank Green Financing provides a practical route to improved energy security.

POLARIS BANK STRENGTHENS CANCER ADVOCACY THROUGH SUSTAINED COMMUNITY IMPACT

 

…Bank reaffirms commitment to early detection and patient support at WinCancer Foundation’s inaugural Games