Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Union Bank responds to Cardoso’s remarks at MPC meeting with calm assurance




Union Bank of Nigeria has issued a statement reaffirming its steadfast position in the course of ongoing regulatory engagements in response to recent media queries at the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing.

Monday, February 23, 2026

Driving Growth Through Sustainability: FirstBank’s Commitment



Sustainability has become a critical priority for businesses and governments across the world, driving growth, innovation, and positive change. As the world grapples with climate change, social inequality, and economic uncertainty, organisations are recognising the importance of adopting sustainable practices that balance Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations.

Fidelity Bank to Empower Women with Sustainable Entrepreneurship Skills with HAP 2.0



Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship women-empowerment initiative, the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 (HAP 2.0).

Saturday, February 21, 2026

$214Bn Missing, Institutions Silent: Is Accountability Dead in Nigeria?

 BY BLAISE UDUNZE

 


Between 2010 and 2026, a staggering $214 billion, approximately N300 trillion in public funds, has been reported as missing, unaccounted for, diverted, unrecovered, irregularly spent, or trapped in non-transparent fiscal structures across Nigeria’s public institutions.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Sterling HoldCo Allots Shares in Oversubscribed Public Offer...


… fully recapitalises two banking subsidiaries



Lagos, Nigeria: Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc ("Sterling HoldCo" or "the Group") has announced the commencement of the allotment process for its 2025 Public Offer of 12,581,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at ₦7.00 per share. 

Monday, February 16, 2026

Polaris Bank Launches Global Gift Card Feature on VULTe

 


Polaris Bank, through its digital lifestyle platform VULTe, has introduced a faster, smarter way for users to send love, appreciation, and rewards across borders with the launch of its new Gift Card feature, enabling customers to deliver global brand gift cards to family and friends anywhere in the world in seconds.

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Concert for Change Disburses N55 Million to Five Charities Supporting Orphans, Children with Disabilities

 Disbursement Grows by Nearly 50%, Lagos, Nigeria —


UBA Unveils Diaspora Platform to Connect Global Africans with Investment, Wealth Opportunities

UBA Unveils Diaspora Platform to Power Global African Lifestyle


Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has unveiled a diaspora banking and investment platform designed to serve Africans living and working across the world and within the continent.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Fidelity Bank Donates Essential Items to Ikoyi Correctional Centre

 


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L-R: Sunday Olasupo, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Nwamaka Kalu, Head, Human Resource Business Partnerships and Communication, Fidelity Bank Plc; Sunday Ogundele, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Obiora  Mbaekwe, Head, HR Shared Services, Fidelity Bank Plc; Dr Julius Ogueri, Deputy Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Charles Nwachukwu, Chief Human Resources Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Dr Chidi Nwankwo, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) donation of essential materials to inmates at Ikoyi Correctional Centre in Lagos, recently.

Photo News - Group Photo of ARCON MD with other members

 

L-R: (Front Row Seated) Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko; Director-General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Olumuyiwa Fadolapo; and Director Regulation, Monitoring and Enforcement, ARCON, Mrs. Emme Akande with (Back Row Standing) 2nd Right, Head Strategic Brand Management, Union Bank, Alvin Agorom; 5th Right, Head Product Marketing, Ejiebhen Egbomondion; 6th Right, Head Strategic Communications and Media, Olufisayo Adelekun with other Union Bank Inductees during their induction by ARCON as Registered Advertising Practitioners of Nigeria held at the Stallion Plaza in Marina, Lagos recently.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Just in - TRACE Commissions Traffic Enlightenment Centre In Ota


In a renewed effort to reduce road crashes and enhance the safety of lives and property, the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has commissioned a Traffic Enlightenment Centre in Ota Division, Ogun West Senatorial District.

New Telegraph Award, Dinner Night: Ooni Is Royal Father Of The Day, Osoba Event Chair


The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day at the New Telegraph Awards Night/ Dinner holding at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotels, Lagos this Friday.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women NationwideLagos, Nigeria –



February 2, 2026: In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social   impact   with   the   launch   of   a   nationwide   free   breast   cancer 

Fidelity Bank Improves Access to Quality Education in Anambra



Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Polaris Bank Strengthens MSMEs Export Ecosystem at NAHCO/NACCIMA Export Group Programme



Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem and empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the NAHCO and NACCIMA Export Group Programme themed *Breaking Barriers: Helping SMEs Navigate Export Procedures for Agro Products and Other Commodities.”

Bishop Felix Orji Daughter Bags 3,Degree from Texas University

  The  daughter of Bishop Felix Orji of ACNA has again bagged a third degree from Texas Tech University Health Centre in El Paso Texas.