Friday, June 27, 2025

Over 40 Partners Align with UN and Sterling One Foundation for Africa’s Policy Reset



Lagos, Nigeria – Ahead of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2025, scheduled for July 10 and 11 in Lagos, co-conveners

Thursday, June 26, 2025

FirstBank Wins Gold for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change Impact


Lagos, June 24, 2025– FirstBank, the West Africa premier bank and financial inclusion services provider, is thrilled to announce that its Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025.

Fidelity Bank hits N1trn market cap after share price increase

The Cable NG reports that the market capitalisation of Fidelity Bank has crossed the N1 trillion mark as the share value of the company appreciated by 1.27 percent at the close of trading.

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.

Filling The Vacant Stool Of Onikosi of Osi, Ota: The Olota That I Know

By: Prince Oyetoro Oluwaseyi  From Iloti Compound,  Osi, Ota.