The Voice Magazine Nigeria: 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Fidelity Bank Extends GAIM 6 PromoUps Total Cash Rewards to ₦189 Million

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has announced a three-month extension of its flagship savings campaign, the Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 promo, now set to run until 30 November 2025. In a bold move to further excite and reward customers, the bank has also increased the total cash rewards from ₦159 million to a record ₦189 million.

FirstBank Announced as Sponsors for Calabar Entertainment Conference

Hit FM, the leading radio station in Cross Rivers state, and organizers of Calabar Entertainment Conference (CEC) has announced First Bank of Nigeria Limited as official bank partners for the flagship youth engagement program in the Creative Sector.

ACCESS BANK CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S HEALTH WITH CERVICAL CANCER CAMPAIGN IN AKWA IBOM

Access Bank Plc, in partnership with Help the Woman Initiative, has launched Project UWUS (Unstoppable Woman, Unbreakable Spirit), a large-scale cervical cancer awareness and screening

Olapeju Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, has been appointed to the Board of the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN), a move that underscores her contributions in shaping Africa’s sustainable development agenda.

DecemberIssaVybe: How FirstBank Made Yuletide the Season of Music, Memories and Magic By Bolaji Israel

Every December in Nigeria is a whole mood. The harmattan breeze and the Christmas themed red and white decorations all over the cities and towns; the cousins returning from the UK, US and Europe with “I just came back” stamped on their accents — and of course, the unmissable lineup of street carnivals, concerts, plays, and festivals that keep Lagos, Abuja, Warri and Port Harcourt

The 2025 edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) has once again positioned itself as more than a marketplace. It has become a think tank, a networking hub, and a vision-crafting stage. Among the voices that stood out this year was that of Sunmbo Olatunji, Chief Executive Officer for The Caribbean Expansion at Access Bank, who delivered a strong call for youth and diaspora-driven growth.

FNITCC Atlanta: Fidelity Bank to Spotlight Fintech’s Role in U.S. – Africa Trade

Tier-one lender Fidelity Bank Plc will host a high-profile panel session titled “Digital Railroads: Powering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech” at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, USA.

Fidelity Bank Distributes Food Items in Ondo State

As part of its commitment to improving lives and supporting communities, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has distributed food items in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas of Ondo State.

Sterling HoldCo Sustains Growth Momentum with Strong Q4 Projection…

.…Reinforces Investor Confidence

Lagos, Nigeria: Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (“Sterling HoldCo” or “the

‎Rivers state Permanent secretary slaps director over Alleged refusal to transfer 22Million Naira to private account ‎

‎A Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Thursday September 4, 2025 engaged in a brawl with a Director in the same ministry which degenerated into physical fight at the Rivers State Secretariat complex

Fidelity Bank Extends Food Bank Initiative to Anambra Provides Essential Food Items to 2,000 Residents

24th CRMI International Conference: Shettima, Ugwuoke, Cardoso, Edun, Push for Home-Grown Risk Solutions.

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called on the African Union (AU), African Development Bank (AfDB), and Afreximbank to support the efforts of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) in tackling the growing wave of global risks confronting Africa.

Sanwo-Olu to Lead Lagos State Delegation to FNITCC Atlanta

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced that Lagos State Governor – Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu- will lead the Lagos State delegation to the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC).

FIRSTBANK LAUNCHES FIRSTMONIE MERCHANT SOLUTION TO ADVANCE DIGITAL PAYMENTS ACROSS NIGERIA

Lagos, 3 September 2025 – FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This innovative platform is designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease.

Fidelity Bank Deepens Push for Non-Oil Exports Through FNITCC Platform

Nigeria’s diversification drive has gathered momentum in recent years as government initiatives push to reduce dependence on crude oil and strengthen non-oil sectors as engines of growth. From the Central Bank of Nigeria’s RT200 programme to incentives offered by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the country has

Sterling Bank Marks One Year Of Africa’s Groundbreaking Core Banking System

Lagos, Nigeria: Number one Best Workplace in Banking in Nigeria and recognised as Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank Limited celebrated the first anniversary of SeaBaas, the revolutionary core banking system designed and built in Africa.

Union Bank of Nigeria Completes Merger with Titan Trust Bank

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Union Bank of Nigeria, one of the nation’s longest-standing financial institutions, today announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

FIRSTBANK’S ₦1 TRILLION DIGITAL LOAN DISBURSEMENT MILESTONE AND THE NEW ERA OF INCLUSIVE LENDING IN NIGERIA

For decades, Nigeria's credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork, effectively shutting out a large portion of the population working in the informal economy. FirstBank’s digital lending model flipped the script. With the launch of its digital lending model, the bank eliminated collateral requirements and slashed approval times from weeks to under five minutes. Loans now flow through multiple channels including *894# (the Bank’s USSD service), FirstMobile, LitApp, and the FirstMonie agent network, reaching market traders, civil servants, rural farmers and everyday individuals.

BREAKING: Access Holdings names Innocent Ike new GMD/CEO

Fidelity Bank Plc Champions Africa’s Export Growth at FNITCC Atlanta 2025

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to convene a high-level panel of seasoned experts to chart a strategic roadmap for promoting African exports in global markets.

ROOSEVELT OGBONNA STEPS DOWN FROM ACCESS HOLDINGS BOARD TO STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE, CONTINUES AS ACCESS BANK CEO”

Access Holdings Plc has announced that Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, a Non-Executive Director, has stepped down from the board after three and a half years of service.

Fidelity Bank to Host Eduthrive Conference to Empower School Owners Ahead of New Academic Session

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to convene key stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector for Eduthrive, an inspiring two-day conference designed to equip school owners with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in the upcoming academic session.

World Humanitarian Day: Access Holdings Reinforces Culture Of Service, Community Impact (+photos)

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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Every year on August 19, the world pauses to recognise the extraordinary courage and compassion of people who dedicate themselves to humanitarian service.

There’s a moment we all wait for. The shift from almost to finally, from planning to doing, from dreaming to living. That moment when it’s your turn.

SEASON 5 OF UBA’s SUPER SAVERS PROMO BEGINS, OVER.₦150 MILLION UP FOR GRABS

l-r: Head, Bancassurance and Retail Liabilities, United Bank for Africa(UBA), Uche Eleanya; Group Head, Remittances, UBA, Uzoamaka Oyeka; Group Deputy Managing Director, UBA, Chukwuma Nweke; Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, UBA, Shamsideen Fashola; and Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, UBA Alero Ladipo, at the official unveiling of 5th Edition of the UBA Super Savers Promo – Season of Progress, in Lagos at the weekend.

Polaris Bank, NCF Partner on Tree-Planting Drive to Combat Carbon Emissions in River

Polaris Bank has partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to launch a tree-planting initiative in Rivers State.

WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: ACCESS HOLDINGS REINFORCES CULTURE OF SERVICE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

Every year on August 19, the world pauses to recognise the extraordinary courage and compassion of people who dedicate

ZENITH BANK CELEBRATES 35 YEARS ANNIVERSARY, RECOGNISES PIONEER CUSTOMERS AND LOND-SERVING STAFF

Amidst pomp and pageantry layered with a mixture of glitz and glamour, Zenith Bank Plc marked its 35th year anniversary with a commemorative Chairman’s Dinner at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Access Bank Awarded ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification for Privacy Information Management

Exterior and interior shoot of Access Bank Headquaters in Oniru, Lagos.

Access Bank Awarded ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification for Privacy Information Management

Dangote truck: Kate Henshaw demands justice as Phyna’s sister loses leg in accident

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw is demanding justice for the younger sister of reality TV star Phyna, who was critically injured in a road accident allegedly involving a Dangote Group truck in Auchi, Edo State.

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings Plc (left), and Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema (right), during a courtesy visit by Aig-Imoukhuede to the President at the State House in Lusaka, on Wednesday.

Access Holdings PLC has pledged its continued support for Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, following a courtesy visit and high-level discussion with Zambia’s President, President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House in Lusaka.

Lagos, 11 August 2025 – FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven

GAIM 6: Fidelity Bank Unveils 20 New Millionaires in 7th and 8th Monthly Draws

...Rewards Another 29 Customers from the 4th, 5th, and 6th Monthly Draws with Cash Prizes

FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)

Lagos, 9 August 2025 – FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors from Africa and Canada to explore scalable digital solutions, encourage investment, and promote inclusive economic development across both continents.

Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries of ₦2B ‘Beyond Education’ Fund

Lagos, Nigeria – August 7, 2025 – Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors.

Restoring Trust: Commending Integrity Amidst Police Misconduct in Edo State by Prof. Adesoji Adesugba

The Nigeria Police Force remains a critical pillar in the structure of national security.

How Access Bank is Empowering Future Generations through Financial Literacy

How Access Bank is Empowering Future Generations through Financial Literacy

When the children from Booker Roots Club stepped into an Access Bank branch in Abuja on Wednesday, 30 July, 2025, for their special field trip, they were stepping into the

As part of its ongoing commitment to community development and the fight against hunger, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated hundreds of

Bishop Felix Orji Condemned the Election of Lesbian Bishop in Wales

Consecrating and electing a Lesbian Bishop to become the Primate of Wales and making her a Primate in the Anglican Communion, as the Anglican Province of Wales has done, is a horrendous evil for the Church to do.

Staying Physically Fit Enhances Good Health,” Legislator Advises as He Unveils Fitness Centre in Ota

ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter Inaugurates New Chairman

L-R: Chairman of the Occasion and Regional Bank Head -Ikeja, Fidelity Bank Plc, Jude Monye, FCA; Associate Prof. & Member, Governing Council, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Dr. Mrs Obal Usang Edet Usang, FCA; 4th Chairman, ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter, Audifax Onuoha, FCA; 61st ICAN President, Mallam Haruna Yahaya MNI, PhD, FCA; and Immediate Past Chairman, ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter and Chief Financial Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victor Abejegah; during the 4th Investiture and Patron Conferment Ceremony of the ICAN Fidelity Bank Chapter, held at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos recently.