Friday, June 20, 2025

Plan International Nigeria Brings Girls’ Rights and Safety to the Forefront at Africa Social Impact Summit 4.0 Agenda



Plan International Nigeria, a leading advocate for girls’ rights and gender equality, will return to the Africa Social

Fidelity Bank Supports Quality Education delivery in Bauchi


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L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Commissioner for Education, Bauchi State, Dr. Lawal Mohammed; Permanent Commissioner Bauchi SUBEB, Alh. Ishiaku Azare; and the Relationship Manager, Fidelity Bank, Bauchi State, Ibrahim Aliyu Representing the Regional Bank Head, Northeast Region, Dr Musa Tarimbuka; during the commissioning of a renovated three blocks of seven classrooms at Kobi Government Primary School in Bauchi recently.


Onilogbo Confers Chieftaincy Titles On 5 American Missionaries



Wednesday, June 18, 2025

RE: FIDELITY BANK PLC - STATEMENT ON CBN CIRCULAR ON FORBEARANCE LOANS


Fidelity Bank Plc (“the Bank”) refers to the recent circular issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria “CBN” (Reference No. BSD/DIR/CON/LAB/018/008) concerning regulatory forbearance on Single 

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Cross Cultural Mission, a means to Promote Unity-- Bishop Felix Orji

 It is important that Africans living abroad see the necessity of doing cross-cultural mission and finding ways to cooperate with the people in their host countries.

Fidelity Bank Funds Construction of Nigeria’s First Privately Built Onshore Oil Export Facility in 50 Years


In a significant boost to Nigeria’s crude oil production and export capabilities, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has facilitated the construction of the country’s first privately built and operated onshore crude export terminal in over 50 years.

How N5bn Bond Bail Signed by Fidelity Boss was Confused as Bribe

 

Fidelity Bank has dismissed reports alleging that its Managing Director (MD) paid N5 billion in bribes to avoid detention by the police.

Friday, June 13, 2025

Young Nigerians to get N2bn Private University Scholarships from Sterling Bank



Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s most forward-looking financial institution, Sterling Bank, has announced an over ₦2bn commitment for fully-funded private university scholarships for young 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Fidelity Bank Boosts Learning with Donations to Govt Sec. School Port Harcourt



L-R: Team Lead, Human Resource and Business Partner East and South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Osayi Uwumarongie; Principal, Government Junior Secondary School Elekahia, Port Harcourt; Dr Ekeh Florence; Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; and Procurement Officer/Class President, Suncrest 2025 Inductees Class, Fidelity Bank Plc, Euphemia Okereafor; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme Donation to Government Secondary School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State  recently.

Monday, June 9, 2025

INTEGRITY: Why AGF withdraw Criminal Case against Fidelity Bank MD

 PRESS RELEASE 



The attention of the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has been drawn to reactions trailing the discontinuation of the criminal charge against the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Union Bank's alpher Initiative Enabled Business Success at the NBCC's Entrepreneurship Programme



Union Bank of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment through its alpher initiative by sponsoring the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Women and Youth Entrepreneurship Development Centre (WYEDC) Cohort 2 Programme, which has graduated 125 entrepreneurs who have benefited from firsthand entrepreneurship training and business grants.

Plastic Waste Tops Agenda as Sterling One Foundation Marks World Environment Day



Lagos, Nigeria, June 05, 2025, — With plastic pollution still threatening lives, coastlines, and ecosystems across Nigeria, the Sterling One Foundation is taking concrete steps to confront the crisis through community-led cleanups, strategic partnerships, and ongoing policy engagement.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Fidelity Bank Brings Relief to Rivers State Community with Food Bank Initiative

 L-R: The Branch Leader, Trans-Amadi 1 Port Harcourt, Bob Anyanwu Representing the Regional Bank Head Rivers and Bayelsa 1 & South Commercial, Ibisiki Eretoru; one of the beneficiaries of the Food Bank Donation, Ogechi Friday; The Clan Head, Ozuzu Etche, HRH Eze Josiah Nwagwu; the Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; and the CEO, Reach Nigeria Foundation, Benedicta Ebi; during the Fidelity Food Bank Distribution in Ihie Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State recently.

In a strong demonstration of its commitment to community development and poverty

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Union Bank, PAPSS Simplify Cross-Border Transactions




Lagos, Nigeria - To deliver simpler, smarter banking solutions, Union Bank of Nigeria has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) network, a

Monday, June 2, 2025

Fitch Upgrades Fidelity Bank’s National Rating to ‘A+(nga)’, Affirms Long-Term IDR at ‘B’


Global credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has affirmed Fidelity Bank Plc’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B’ and upgraded its National Long-Term Rating to ‘A+(nga)’ from ‘A(nga)’. The upgrade,

ANOTHER MILESTONE ACHIEVED: FIRSTBANK DISBURSES N1 BILLION IN ONE DAY, THROUGH AGENT CREDIT SCHEME


By Tosin Ajayi

Firstmonie Agent Credit Scheme is a FirstBank’s digital lending solution designed to empower a wide range of low-income individuals who face barriers in accessing traditional credit channels. This innovative program offers financial support to Firstmonie Point-Of- Sale agents by enabling them to overcome liquidity challenges and capitalize on new opportunities without disruption in business due to lack of funds in agents accounts.

Friday, May 30, 2025

ACAMB Champions Bankers Wellness with Aerobics Fitness Session



Lagos, Nigeria – May 30, 2025 – As part of its commitment to promoting a healthier and more resilient banking workforce, the

Inclusive Education in Action, Union Bank Sponsors Mathematics Competition for Hearing Impaired Students


Lagos, Nigeria— Union Bank of Nigeria, through UnionCares, an arm of its Corporate, Sustainability and Innovation Initiative, recently sponsored the Ajofa Special

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Condemning Western Christians is not too good

 



The Lord Bishop of Diocese of All Nation, Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), the Rt. Revd. Dr. Felix Orji OSB, has call on Nigerian Christians to stop condemning

AWORI DIOCESE AT 17 – BISHOP ATERE HAS FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH



“I have fought a good fight of faith” This is a well known quote from the Apostle Paul in

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Champions Transformational Leadership at London Business School Women’s Day Forum

 


As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the London Business School (LBS) Alumni Community Nigeria hosted a private brunch and fireside chat that placed the spotlight firmly on one of Nigeria’s most impactful business leaders—Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc.

Ota Central Lions Club Empowers Youth with Skills, Cash & Work Tools

 

Friday, May 23, 2025

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Fidelity Bank Increases Staff Salaries

 


Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has recently announced salary increments for its staff following a remarkable full year 2024 financial performance.

WHEN LEGACY MEETS PREPAREDNESS – OLUSEGUN ALEBIOSU AS CEO, FIRSTBANK GROUP



By Aniekan Ezekiel

 

What happens when legacy meets preparedness? What results from such a combination? Let us not be in a hurry to put forward any answers yet. Instead, let us consider first the opposite situation: When legacy meets unpreparedness.

Fidelity emerges fastest growing brand as value more than triples by Wasiu Alli




Fidelity Bank Nigeria has emerged as the fastest-growing Nigerian brand as the lender’s value more than tripled, displacing Stanbic IBTC, a new report by Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy revealed.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Osun Residents Benefit from Fidelity Food Bank Initiative



Over 4,500 residents have benefited from a two-day feeding programme organized by Fidelity Bank Plc in Abere and Modakeke communities in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The program, which saw to the distribution of essential food items, was executed in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment and the Esther Adeleke Foundation.

Fidelity Bank’s N10.5tr assets base reinforces stakeholders’ confidence -Insiders bid for more equity stakes


Fidelity Bank Plc added N1.63 trillion to its assets base within three months to strengthen its position as one of the seven largest banks in Nigeria, in terms of assets base.

Fidelity Bank CEO's Share Acquisition Signals Strong Confidence in Tier-One Lender

 

In a decisive move underscoring unwavering confidence in Fidelity Bank Plc's resilience, Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has acquired an additional 18 million shares of the bank, valued at approximately ₦366 million.

Monday, May 19, 2025

WHO IS AFRAID OF FIDELITY BANK

 *-By Udeme Etukeyen*



Leading up to the recent superlative annual reports showcasing one of the most significant growth experienced by a Nigeria Financial Institution in recent years I was forced to ask “what is Fidelity Bank” doing right?

Why Fidelity Bank Plc Is Too Big to Fail


Several media platforms have gone to town with the news of the Supreme Court ruling on a dispute between the defunct FSB

Thursday, May 15, 2025

FIRSTBANK RETAINS RETAIL DOMINANCE BY BOOSTING BUSINESSES WITH ITS TEMPORARY OVERDRAFT (TOD) PRODUCT


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

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Fidelity Bank reclaims trillion-naira market cap as stock rises to ₦21

 

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reentered the trillion-naira market capitalisation club, after its share price rose by 5.3%, climbing from ₦19.95 to ₦21.00 on May 13, 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This latest development also brings the total number of Nigerian companies with a trillion-naira market capitalisation to 19.

Friday, May 9, 2025

Fidelity Bank grows PBT by 167.8% to N105.8 billion in Q1 2025

 



Lagos, Nigeria – May 1, 2025 – Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria's leading Tier-1 financial institutions, has announced a remarkable

Monday, May 5, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Sterling Bank to give Nigerians ₦1Million Extra Every Month



Lagos, Nigeria: Leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank

I sought therapy after online mockery – Funke Akindele

 Funke Akindele

Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about how online mockery affected her mental health.

No celebration, just survival: Workers mark May Day amid broken promises, rising hardship

 Nigerian workers.

In this report, HENRY FALAIYE exposes the outcry of Nigerian workers as they face crushing economic realities, stagnant wages, vanishing jobs, and blatant violations of their rights amid a system that continues to turn a blind eye to their struggles

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare in May Day message

 Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers, describing them as the “engine of our economy” and key drivers of national development.

Amotekun officer Killed, another missing after Osun ambush

 AMOTEKUN CORPS

An operative of the Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, Lamidi Abiodun, has reportedly been killed during an attack by some armed hoodlums in Papa Area of Iwo.

CBEX resumes operations despite SEC ban, N1.2tn EFCC probe

Ola Olukoyede

Despite the alleged N1.2tn digital trading fraud that reportedly affected over 600,000 Nigerians, the embattled Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform, accused of these acts, has resumed operations, announcing fresh withdrawal options in a move to restore investor confidence.

Three judges suspended as NJC voids Imo acting CJ’s appointment

 NJC-national-judicial-council-1

The National Judicial Council has declared the appointment of  Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as acting Chief Judge of Imo State void, directing the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, to immediately reverse the decision and appoint the most senior judicial officer in the state in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution.

Workers are nation’s engine, not tools, Atiku tells FG

 Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that workers play a key role in helping the country grow and succeed.

May Day: NLC demands 65-year retirement age for civil servants

 

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday demanded an upward review of the retirement age for all categories of civil servants.

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Sterling Bank Introduces Free Bus Rides for Nigerians...



.…doubles down on its push for Free Bank Transfers

States face allocation cuts as agency demands N100bn monthly

 The monthly statutory allocations to state governments from the federation account may decline in the coming months following an official request by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority to boost the nation’s residual funds with the support of N100bn monthly.

How Lagos scavengers resell wigs from dumpsites

 A scavenged wigs dealer

In Lagos, the most populous city in West Africa, nothing is a waste in the hands of those who can see value in it.

2027: Tinubu’s counter-attack scatters opposition

 Tinubu

•Parties allege inducements, blackmail amid defection gale

•How Tinubu turned tide against opponents

Friday, April 25, 2025

Tinubu is committed to passing leadership baton to next generation, says Jandor

 

Dr. Abdulazees Adediran, the former Lagos State governorship candidate for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to passing the leadership baton to the next generation.

NEC postpones state police talks despite surge in killings

 Tinubus FEC

•NGF raises panel to tackle killings, proposes massive security personnel recruitment

Nigeria’s Poverty Rate Higher Than China, Indonesia, Vietnam’s Combined – Peter Obi

 

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, has blamed poor leadership for the rising poverty levels in Nigeria.

2026: Osun market heads, traders endorse Adeleke for second term

 Osun

…commends Adeleke for construction of 29 roads in two years

Market heads and traders in Osun State have officially endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term ahead of the 2026 governorship election, citing his impressive development strides over the past two years.

Police nab two Kano men with N150m tramadol

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At least two suspected drug traffickers, Muntari Shu’aibu and Imrana Rabi’u, have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command.

Atiku, Saraki spearhead PDP resurgence amid key defections

 atiku-n-saraki

The opposition coalition led by by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the immediate past Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday hit back at the Presidency, saying the defection of Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa and several prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party did not come as a surprise.

Let’s uplift Nigeria with prayers, Methodist Church Prelate urges Nigerians

 

The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr. Oliver Ali Aba, has called on Nigerians to lift the nation in fervent prayers and seek divine intervention as the country battles multiple

Outrage as policemen allegedly extort, cut dreadlocks of visitors in Minna

 

Some policemen stationed at checkpoints leading into Minna, the Niger State capital, have been accused of extorting travelers and forcibly cutting their dreadlocks, despite Governor Umaru

Emergency rule: Rivers’ sole administrator seeks more time to brief Reps

 Ibot-Ete-Ibas 

The Sole Administrator of Rivers, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has requested more time from the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers to properly brief the committee on the developments in the state.

Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral

 Godswill Akpabio

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is heading a high-level Nigerian delegation to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, in Vatican City on Saturday.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Ex-LASU Bursar Bajomo dies at 78

 Lagos State UniversityFormer Bursar of  Lagos State University, Ojo, Mrs Olayemi Bajomo (Nee Harrison), has died at 78.

Alleged anti-party activities: leave PDP immediately, Bode George tells Atiku, Wike

 Bode George

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, must leave PDP

Mother seeks N22m for daughter suffering chronic kidney disease

 COLETTE

Mrs Rhoda Nwachukwu, mother of 16-year-old Colette, diagnosed with advanced chronic kidney disease, has appealed for N22m for a kidney transplant for her daughter.

Nursing students mourn classmate found dead in Cross River drainage

 Elizabeth Ukah

Staff and students of the Federal College of Nursing Sciences, Calabar, have expressed shock, and grief following the discovery of the lifeless body of 23-year-old Elizabeth Ukah in a drainage channel.

Stop unfair treatment of polytechnic graduates

 The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa

Adetola Kayode is a broadcast journalist and Hubert Humphrey Fellow, USA

Dear Dr Tunji Alausa,

Plan International Nigeria Brings Girls’ Rights and Safety to the Forefront at Africa Social Impact Summit 4.0 Agenda

Plan International Nigeria, a leading advocate for girls’ rights and gender equality, will return to the Africa Social