FirstBank Introduces Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher at Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025

Lagos, 26 December 2025  - FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience — the first-ever private premium seating area at the event.

Fidelity Bank Advances Sustainable Firefighting Practices with Donation of Hoses and Water Pumps

Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community safety and sustainable ecological practices through the donation of essential firefighting and preventive equipment including hoses and gasoline water pumps to the Ikoyi Fire Service Station in Lagos.

BISHOP AKIN ATERE BOWS OUT OF ACTIVE SERVICE IN ANGLICAN CHURCH, CALLS FOR RIGOROUS EVANGELISM IN AWORI DIOCESE

The Rt. Revd. Dr. Johnson Akinwamide Atere, the Pioneer Bishop of the Awori Diocese of the Anglican Communion, has announced his retirement from active episcopal service, scheduled for February 15 2026.

Driving Inclusive Growth: WIRA Demo Day Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

Lagos, Nigeria - The future of women-led enterprises in Nigeria took center stage on

Sterling Bank, Water.org, Sterling One Foundation Empower WASH Entrepreneurs to Boost Clean Water Supply

Lagos, Nigeria - For millions of Nigerians, access to clean water and safe sanitation is still a daily struggle, with far-reaching consequences for health, livelihoods, and overallnl well-being. 

Fidelity Bank Enhances Maternal and Child Healthcare Delivery at ESUTH

 

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L-R: Public Relations Officer, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Amarachi Amusi; Team Member, Optimizers Inductees Class of 2025, Precious Uchechi-Uneke; Class Governor, Optimizers Inductees Class of 2025, Chinedu Hilary-Elijah (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Matron, Children's Ward ESUTH, Esther Nnaji; and Team Lead,

Polaris Bank Champions Girls’ Hygiene Awareness with Female Hygiene Essentials Distribution in Kuramo & Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools

Lagos, Nigeria – Polaris Bank has continued its commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential support, with the successful distribution of female hygiene essentials to female students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos. 

Sterling Bank Champions Collective Action……to Accelerate Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Transition

Lagos, Nigeria – Sterling Bank Limited has brought together stakeholders in the renewable energy industry to explore ways to accelerate action in the sector. 

Tax Reform or Financial Exclusion? The Trouble with Mandatory TINs

 

BY BLAISE UDUNZE

Polaris Bank, Evolve Charity Trust empower 1,000 students with school essentials

 

Polaris Bank, in partnership with Evolve Charity Trust, has successfully concluded its 2025 nationwide distribution of school essentials to 1,000 students across ten public secondary schools in five states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative is part of the Bank's sustained Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to keep more children, especially the girl child, in school.

Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Fidelity Bank in Sagecom Case

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Lawal Garba, on Friday ruled in favor of Fidelity Bank in its appeal against Sagecom Concepts Limited. Given previous rulings, this marks a significant victory for Fidelity Bank in a long-running legal dispute.

Preventing Financial Crimes Amid Mounting Insecurity: Why Following the Money is Now a Survival Imperative

BY BLAISE UDUNZE

Nigeria today faces a sobering dual reality: a deepening security crisis and an entrenched financial-crime ecosystem that quietly feeds, sustains, and normalises that crisis. Across the North, Middle Belt, and parts of the

UNION BANK HONOURED AS BEST IN WORKPLACE PRACTICE AT PRESTIGIOUS SERAS AWARDS

 

LAGOS, Nigeria – Union Bank of Nigeria has secured another prestigious accolade, being named Best Company in Workplace Practice at the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards. The ceremony took place on Saturday 29 November 2025 at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Fidelity Bank to Host Virtual Masterclass on New Tax Law

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, will host a free virtual training on the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA) as part of its commitment to helping small businesses prepare for the upcoming legislation.

FirstBank Powers Mainland Laffs 3.0 to Light Up Lagos

 

The Balmoral Convention Centre at the Sheraton in Ikeja underwent a remarkable transformation on Sunday December 7^th 2025, becoming the epicenter of Lagos Mainland’s entertainment scene as the highly anticipated Legends Decemba/Mainland Laffs 3.0 event unfolded. This spectacular gathering, which brought together an exhilarating blend of comedy, music, dance, and drama, successfully reaffirmed its reputation as an essential cultural highlight of the year. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation. Attendees were greeted by a beautifully adorned red carpet, lined with vibrant branded banners and sponsor displays, creating a glamorous entryway for the array of celebrities, entertainers, and enthusiastic guests

Sterling Bank Partners Pan Atlantic University’s EDC… …to Certify Non-Oil Export Academy Graduates

 Lagos,  Nigeria  –  Sterling  Bank  Limited  has  signed  a  Memorandum  of Understanding (MoU) with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) to certify graduates of its Non-Oil Export Academy. 

UBA Group Dominates 2025, Banker Awards, Emerges Africa’s Bank of the Year, For Third Time in Five Years

….Wins Best Bank in Nine out of 20 African Subsidiaries 

A Nation on Alert: Is FIRS’ Xpress Payments Move Consolidating a Revenue Cartel?

BY BLAISE UDUNZE

FirstBank Elephant Girls Crowned Zone 3 Champions, Qualify for WBLA Final Round

Lagos, 5 December 2025  - FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025.

CBN’s New Cash Policy: A Welcome Liberalisation or a Risky Retreat?

BY BLAISE UDUNZE

On December 2, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a policy that significantly departs from the cash-restriction measures Nigerians have faced lately. The apex bank abolished restrictions on cash deposits. Increased the weekly cash withdrawal limits to N500,000 for

FirstBank Introduces Vybe Hub to Elevate Customer Experiences for DecemberIssaVybe

By Bolaji Israel

 

Union Bank Unveils “Save & Gain” Campaign to Reward Smart Savers

Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new customer reward initiative designed to deepen engagement, drive premium account activity, and promote consistent savings behaviour among its customers.

CBN’s N75 Trillion Credit Milestone to Private Sector Falls Flat as Productivity Crisis Deepens

BY BLAISE UDUNZE

 

Nigeria’s financial system is flashing red, and not because of a scarcity of money. Ironically, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the nation’s banking proudly tout a historic rise in private-sector credit,

Polaris Bank Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screening to 250 to mark Int’l Men’s Day in Partnership with Men's Clinic

*Lagos, Nigeria – November 21, 2025 –* Following the remarkable success of its 2024 free prostate cancer screening programme, which delivered life-saving early detection to hundreds of Nigerian men, Polaris Bank has once again partnered with the foremost

FirstBank Hosts SMEConnect Webinar To Empower Small And Medium Enterprises

Lagos, 19 November 2025 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce its upcoming

Building Women’s Economic Power: WIRA Demo Day Set for November 21

A dangerous Concentration of Power: Is CBN’s Fixed Income Securities Takeover a Ticking Bomb for Nigeria’s Economy?

BY BLAISE UDUNZE

 

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to take full control of government securities issuance has been described by some as a bold move toward transparency and market efficiency. Yet, beneath the surface of this

Cancer Care: Polaris Bank celebrates with C.O.P.E on 30 Years of Hope, Impact, and Partnership

Lagos, Nigeria — The Care. Organization. Public. Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) has marked three decades of pioneering work in breast cancer awareness, early detection, and

FIDELITY Bank Boosts Gymnastics Development with Gymfest Championship 2.0 Sponsorship

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reiterated its commitment to youth empowerment by serving as the headline sponsor of Gymfest Championship 2.0.

Vybing, Connected and Happy Customers — Echoes of FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe

By Bolaji Israel

Fidelity Bank Grows Gross Earnings by 46% to ₦748.7 billion for H1 2025

Fidelity Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, demonstrating resilience and sustained growth across key performance indicators.

 

FG’s Suspension of 15% Fuel Import Duty: A Holistic Step Toward Economic Relief and Market Stability

 

BY BLAISE UDUNZE

Fidelity Bank Promotes Quality Education in Mushin, Lagos

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has demonstrated its commitment to the provision of quality education and community development with the donation of school bags and other educational items to the students of Eko Boys Junior High School, Mushin, Lagos State.

Fidelity Bank Extends Lifeline to Makoko Community

…Donates Boats and Relief Materials to Orphanage and Schools

REAL ESTATE MOGUL AARE ADETOLA EMMANUELKING BAGS THE OCTAGON MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

 

By Olatunji Peter 

Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Chairman and CEO of Adron Homes and Properties, is set to receive the prestigious Man of the Year

The Octagon Media Gears For 12th Anniversary Lecture and Awards

 

By Olatunji Peter

 

FirstBank Partners with Verve to Issue Free Verve Debit Cards in Nationwide Flash Promo, Extends Good Life Promo

Lagos, 30 October 2025 – First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the launch of the Verve Flash Promo, a special initiative rewarding customers with free Verve cards.

Sterling HoldCo Builds on Upward Earnings Trajectory with 127% Profit Growth…

 

…Reinforces Investor Confidence on Sustained Performance

Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo Extension: A Timely Boost for Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

 

As Nigeria looks to opening up the economy and empowering its citizens, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step to deepen financial inclusion and reward customer loyalty by

Fidelity Bank Hails Air Peace on Maiden Heathrow Flight

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commended Air Peace for its historic inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, describing the milestone as a bold testament to Nigerian excellence in global aviation.

FirstBank Sparks Global Kindness with 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week

Lagos, 26 October 2025  - FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce the commencement of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled to hold from 27 October  - 1 November 2025. Now in its ninth year, the annual event is a reflection of the Bank’s commitment to community empowerment, environmental stewardship, and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

FirstBank Integrates PAPSS into LIT App for Seamless Cross-Border Payments Across Africa

Lagos, 22 October 2025  - FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app, enabling customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across Africa.

 

LASAA staff faces sanctions for policy breach after viral allegation, cleared of fraud

 

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has announced that an internal investigation has cleared a staff member of a fraudulent transaction allegation that recently went viral on social media. However, the employee will still face disciplinary action for violating the agency's strict 'no cash' policy and using a personal account for a transaction.

FirstBank Integrates PAPSS into LIT App for Seamless Cross-Border Payments Across Africa

Lagos, 22 October 2025  - FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app, enabling customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across Africa.

RE: ALLEGATION OF IMPROPER TRANSACTION PRACTICES INVOLVING OUR STAFF

The attention of the Management of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has been drawn to a recent social media post alleging that a staff of our  Agency engaged in improper transaction practices by using a personal bank account to receive payments from customers for signage-related services.

OGUN DEP. GOV, IDL MD, SOLA OJUTALAYO SAN BILLED FOR THE VOICE MAGAZINE PUBLISHER’S 40TH BIRTHDAY & BOOK LAUNCH

 

The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has been billed alongside with the Managing Director of Intercontinental Distillers Ltd, Engr. Patrick Anegbe,  Chief. Dr. Rtn. Amb. Adunni Jackie Kassim and Mr. Sola Ojutalayo SAN for the 40th Birthday and Book Launch of The Voice Magazine Publisher and owners of Damatv, Damilola Moses Oladele.

LASAA hosts legislative delegation, vows continued commitment to visual order, safety

 

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) recently welcomed a high-powered delegation from the house

Sterling Bank Leads Africa’s Green Revolution…

…with Agriculture Summit Africa 2025

Beyond Presidential Clemency: The Many Questions Left Unanswered

 *Who Will Tell the President?* 

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recently exercised his constitutional power under Section 175 of the Nigerian Constitution by granting clemency to over one hundred inmates across various correctional facilities in the country.

BISHOP AKIN ATERE THAT I KNOW

The Rt. Revd. Dr. Johnson Akinwamide Atere was consecrated as a Bishop at St. James the Great Cathedral in Ibadan, Oyo State on 14th of May 2008; after his election as the pioneer Bishop of the newly created Awori Missionary diocese.

Polaris Bank Reinforces Commitment to Exceptional Customer Experience at Global Trade Forum in Ibadan

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience through deeper engagement and partnership with its clients. This was

Ekiti Anglican Diocese refutes Ojudu’s claims on Ajifolawe’s burial

The Diocese of Ekiti (Anglican Communion) has dismissed as misleading a recent account by the former senator representing Ekiti Central, Babafemi Ojudu, on events that transpired during the burial service of Kehinde Adebowale Ajifolawe at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Ise-Ekiti.

Fidelity Bags awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation

Polaris Bank Wraps Up 2025 Customer Service Week with Renewed Commitment to Customer Satisfaction

*Lagos, Nigeria – October 10, 2025*: Polaris Bank has restated its dedication to delivering exceptional customer *experience* as it successfully concluded activities marking the 2025 edition of Customer Service Week themed “Mission: Possible.”

Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and

Fidelity Bank Set to Disburse NCGC N5bn Credit Guarantee Facility to Boost MSME Financing

Tier one Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced its readiness to begin the disbursement of funds under the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) N5 billion Credit Intervention Scheme. The

Union Bank Strengthens Media Ties at Informal Mixer Event

Lagos, Nigeria – Union Bank of Nigeria recently hosted an informal and engaging meet-and-greet session with leading media professionals at The Stallion Plaza, its headquarters in Marina, Lagos. 

Fidelity Bank Hosts Black-Tie Gala Honouring Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah

In recognition of his unwavering commitment to Africa’s development, Fidelity Bank Plc recently hosted a grand black-tie dinner to celebrate the retirement of Professor Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), after ten years of transformative leadership

Union Bank Champions Employee Wellness with Stay Recharged Health Walk

Lagos, Nigeria – Union Bank of Nigeria held its first-ever Stay Recharged Health Walk, a dynamic event that affirmed the Bank’s steadfast commitment to employee well-being and sustainable workplace development.

Polaris Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Service Excellence as Customer Service Week Kicks Off

*Lagos, Nigeria – October 6, 2025: Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to deepen delivery of exceptional customer experiences as it joins institutions across the world to celebrate 2025 Customer Service Week, themed “Mission: Possible.”

Anglican Communion Issues” By Bishop Felix Orji

"A gospel without repentance, a gospel without holiness, a gospel without submission, a gospel without transformation is the devil's lie to give false assurance to condemned people."

- Dr John MacArthur

Ibeman Emerges Chairman, Forum of Majority Leaders in South West, Presides Over 3rd Quarterly Meeting in Abeokuta

 

The Majority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Sherif Abiodun Yusuf (Ibeman), has emerged as the new Chairman of the Forum of Majority Leaders in the