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FirstBank empowers youth through ChessMasters 2026 sponsorship

FirstBank has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, recognized as Africa’s largest school chess tournament. Created by Eko Hotels and Suites and KEY Academy, the competition targets primary

April 10, 2026

Banking

Lagos, World Bank, FCMB drive $500m initiative for inclusive education, healthcare

Lagos State Government, the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) are driving the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) initiative designed to strengthen the systems behind basic education

April 10, 2026

Banking·News

Polaris Bank drives youth financial literacy through Global Money Week 2026

As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future andequip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent.

April 9, 2026

Banking

Sterling Bank deepens commitment to women entrepreneurs with OneWoman financing dialogue

L- R: Mr. Kencho Omojafor, Head, Aviation Desk, Fidelity Bank Plc; Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc; Mr. Christian Hatje, Managing Director Business Aviation AFG; Dr.

April 8, 2026

Banking·Business

How controversial transactions led to CBN takeover of Union Bank

FRESH details have emerged regarding the circumstances that led to the regulatory intervention in Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN), with a forensic audit report alleging wide-ranging financial irregularities under the bank’s former

April 8, 2026

Banking

FirstBank promotes SME operations with seamless AI enabled platformsF

irstBank, in its move to promote seamless and AI enabled operation for more than 120 thousand SMEs in the country, entrepreneurs, and other businesses, the bank has designed 19 digital platforms for

April 6, 2026

Banking·Business

Fidelity Bank partners Aircraft Finance Germany to grow African aviation industry

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) to advance the aviation sector in Nigeria and across Africa by both

April 6, 2026

Banking·Business

Nigeria’s digital banking revolution is raising the stakes for consumer trust

The question is whether the industry is rising to meet them.Nigeria’s relationship with digital banking has changed almost beyond recognition in a decade. Where cash once dominated every transaction, from the roadside

April 2, 2026

Banking·Business·News

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

L-R; Sola Gabriel,Head, Strategic Planning, Polaris Bank; Omowunmi Odunlade, Ag. Divisional Head, Ibadan; Professor A. O. Folawewo, Dean, Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences; Professor Akin Lewis( Dean Students Affairs),Representative of the

April 2, 2026

Banking·Business

Polaris Bank positions gender equity as growth strategy at IWD 2026

L-R; Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi, Entrepreneurship Specialist, ALX Founder Academy; Subulade Giwa-Amu, Non- Executive Director, Polaris Bank; Kayode Lawal, Managing Director/CEO, Polaris Bank; Tomi Somefun, Former Managing Director /CEO for Unity Bank Plc,

March 26, 2026

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