NIGERIA AND ITS FUTURE

 

It will take Nigeria a long time to be a strong and secure nation because speaking the truth, doing what is right, and inviting

When 8 million Customers Trust You, Safety Cannot Be an Afterthought

Nigeria’s digital banking revolution is raising the stakes for consumer trust. The question is whether the industry is rising to meet them.

Polaris Bank Strengthens Legacy of Excellence with Major Renovation of Historic Faculty Building at University of Ibadan

 Press release 

Lagos, Nigeria – March 26, 2026 — In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to deepening educational advancement and human capital development in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, has made significant funds available towards the full renovation of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences Building at the prestigious University of Ibadan.

Why Ota State Constituency Should Re-Elect Hon. Yusuf Abiodun Sheriff IBEMA!

 By: Oladele Damilola, 

Pub. The Voice Magazine 

Re-electing Hon. Yusuf Abiodun Sheriff (IBEMA)is about continuity, progress, and trusted leadership.

Proven Performance

Investing in Women-Led Enterprises Is a Growth Strategy Nigeria Can’t Afford to Delay

Thought Leadership Series 

By Vivian Imoh-Ita

Sterling Bank Charts Way Forward for Nigeria's Transport, Logistics Sector

Lagos, Nigeria, Industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and innovators convened in Lagos today for the inaugural Nigeria Transport & Logistics Summit (NTLS) 2026, hosted by Sterling Bank at Eko Hotel & Suites, to forge actionable strategies for building a faster, more connected Nigeria through transport, mobility, and logistics.

Anglican Church Organize Easter Food Bank Day

The Vicar of Bishop Akin Atere Anglican Church, Isorosi,  Awori Diocese, Ota, Ogun State, Revd. Damilola Moses Oladele has announce that the church will be organizing Food bank Day to Celebrate this year Easter. 

enthronement is a flagrant violation of this command in the Bible - Bishop Felix Orji

The Diocesan Bishop of ACNA, Texas, USA, has condemned the enthronement of a female Bishop as the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. 

!MISCREANTS, STREET URCHINS SET FAGBA RAILWAY CORRIDOR ABLAZE TO EVADE ARREST.

........The Agency clears railway corridor of shanties, slum settlements and criminality. 

FirstBank Empowers SMEs with AI-Driven Growth Strategies, Hosts SMEConnect Webinar

Lagos, 20 March 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The event will equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business growth.

ONILOGBO CHARGE HIS SON, "CP BOLA OJUGBELE"; CONTINUE TO MAKE ME PROUD

The Onilogbo of Ilogbo Asowo, Awori land, Ogun State Oba Samuel Ojugbele has congratulated his first son, Aremo Adebola Ebenezer Ojugbele, who has just been promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police in the Nigeria Police.

Ancestral Pride Foundation Gifts 10 Ilogbo Youths UTME Scholarships, Calls for Educational Excellence and Community Development

By Oladele Damilola 

The ancient town of Ilogbo Asowo in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State came alive on Saturday, March 21, 2026, as the Ancestral Pride Foundation (APF), Ilogbo Chapter, held its maiden edition of the Award and Certificate Presentation Ceremony for UTME beneficiaries at the palace of the Onilogbo of Ilogbo.

Polaris Bank Positions Gender Equity as Growth Strategy at IWD 2026*

Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to deepen gender equity as a business and growth imperative during its 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) event, spotlighting sustained investments in

Why Pay Rent Endlessly When You Can Own Your Dream Home Now?

FirstBank's MREIF mortgage loan product is an opportunity waiting for Nigerians to grab, as FirstBank, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) partner to bridge housing deficit and empower citizens with credit to own their own homes of choice in any 36 states of the federation including Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Fidelity Bank to Proffer Solutions to Public Sector Revenue Challenges at highlevel Stakeholders’ Webinar

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host a high-level virtual webinar focused on helping public institutions to strengthen revenue systems, improve fiscal transparency, and build smarter digital structures for collections, oversight, and accountability.

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. 

VIRAL VIDEO BY OBJECTV ON DISPUTED PROPERTY: LAGOS TASKFORCE ACTED IN GOOD FAITH

The attention of the Lagos State Taskforce has been drawn to a misleading and unverified video published by an Objectv reporter, Mr. Segun Olawoye.

Fidelity Bank Powers Women’s Growth with “Give Her Power” Skills and Support Series

In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a series of masterclasses and support initiatives designed to help women build practical, income generating skills, strengthen professional visibility, and accelerate career growth throughout March 2026.

ZENITH BANK SET TO OPEN MANCHESTER BRANCH TO STRENGTHEN UK–AFRICA TRADE LINKS

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets.

Onyeali-Ikpe, Dabiri Erewa, Rewane advocate for increased Diaspora Participation in Nigeria’s Economy

Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its leadership in the diaspora banking sector with the successful hosting of the Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026, a global virtual engagement designed to help Nigerians living abroad navigate evolving policies and identify credible opportunities for wealth creation in Nigeria.

FirstBank’s MREIF: Secure Property Nationwide with N100 Million Loan Access

How FirstBank is quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Homeownership Story

Polaris Bank Chairman, Dr. Gidado Urges Integrity and Professional Excellence at 2026 CIBN Chartered Banker Induction

Lagos, Nigeria – March 2026:  The Chairman of Polaris Bank, Dr. Kassim Gidado, has called on newly inducted banking professionals to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning, and demonstrate ethical leadership as they navigate the rapidly evolving financial services landscape.

IDL Move To Curb Underage Alcohol Consumption Among Students

 In a bid to address the growing concern over underage drinking, female employees of the Intercontinental Distillers Limited, known as the IDL Amazons, have begun an awareness campaign among school children in Ogun State to educate them on the dangers of alcohol consumption.

Union Bank of Nigeria Marks International Women's Month 2026 with Inclusion-First “Give to Gain” Campaign

 

Lagos, Nigeria – In observance of International Women’s Month 2026, Union Bank of Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to gender equity through a focused initiative centred on women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities.

IWD: Fidelity Bank Signs MoU with Partners, Launch ‘Give Her Power’ Initiative to Empower Nigerian Women

L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Kiara Academy, Endi Ezengwa; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Cecilia Dada; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; and Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the launch of “Give Her Power” initiative as part of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) activities at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently. 

FirstBank Makes Home Ownership Possible for Nigerians with Single-Digit Interest Rate Loan

For millions of Nigerians, homeownership has long felt like an ambition deferred. Squeezed by rising property prices, persistent double-digit inflation and high commercial lending rates, the dream of owning a home has remained just that - a dream.

Photo caption: L-R: Country Director, Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Nigeria, Mark Smithson; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter; Executive Director, Risk Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kevin Ugwuoke; and Deputy Country Director, DBT Nigeria, Morayo Adekunle; at the courtesy visit by the British Deputy High Commissioner and his team to the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently.

 

Photo caption:

L-R: Country Director, Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Nigeria, Mark Smithson; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter; Executive Director, Risk Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kevin Ugwuoke; and Deputy Country Director, DBT Nigeria, Morayo Adekunle; at the courtesy visit by the British Deputy High Commissioner and his team to the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently.

Polaris Bank Celebrates 2026 Int’l Women’s Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Women

Lagos, Nigeria – March 7, 2026 – Polaris Bank has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting initiatives that foster inclusive growth across society.

JUST IN: Three die, six injured in fresh Sango-Ota toll gate accident, others injured

News reaching NoTM online has it that no fewer than three persons have been killed while six others suffered varying degrees of injuries in another fresh accident at Sango-Ota tollgate end, along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

Five Game-Changing Facts About FirstBank’s MREIF Home Loan

 

For many Nigerians, home ownership has always felt like a long dream parked somewhere between someday and maybe. However, the MREIF Mortgage Loan by FirstBank of Nigeria is quietly changing that narrative.

Ooni Receives NDLEA Commander, Olayinka Joe-Fadile, Pledges Support In Fight Against Drug Abuse

The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II on Wednesday recieved the Osun State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Olayinka Joe Fadile, alongside other senior state officers of the agency at his Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife.

Fidelity Bank Advances Financial Inclusion in Kebbi as Community Celebrates New Branch Launch

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L-R: District Head, Kyangakwai, Alhaji Suleiman Musa; Former Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly, Mr Isma’ila Abdulmumuni Kamba; District Head, Kamba (Sarkin Shikon Kamba), Mamuda Zarummai; Council Secretary, Dandi Local Government, Kebbi State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Muhammad; and Regional Bank Head, North-West Zone 2, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Muhammad Lawal-Ahijo; at the official commissioning of the new Fidelity Bank Plc branch in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State recently.

NICA Confers Fellowship on Polaris, Union Bank CEOs, Kayode Lawal, Yetunde Oni, and Other Financial Sector Leaders

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, alongside other distinguished leaders across Nigeria’s financial and corporate landscape, at an investiture ceremony held at the Muson Centre, Lagos.