Fidelity Bank Plc Signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking
Fidelity Bank Plc Signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking 30 Nov. 2023, Lagos, Nigeria – Fidelity Bank Plc has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) – a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed through a collaboration between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). The Principles are the leading framework for ensuring that banks’ strategy and practice align with the vision society has set out for its future in the UN Sus…
Access Bank PLC Hosts Grand Launch of ‘Wisdom and Integrity: The Legacy of Honourable Justice Amina Adamu Augie JSC CON Through Her Judgements’
Access Bank PLC Hosts Grand Launch of ‘Wisdom and Integrity: The Legacy of Honourable Justice Amina Adamu Augie JSC CON Through Her Judgements’ Photo 2 – L-R: Tony Elumelu Chairman/Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation; Herbert Wigwe, Group Chief Executive Officer, Access Holdings PLC; Honourable Justice Amina Augie, JSC (Rtd); His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, Obi of Onitsha, during the public presentation and launch of the book, ‘Wisdom and Integrity: The Legacy of Honourable Justice Amina Adamu Augie JSC CON Through Her Ju…
Sterling One Foundation Commits to the African Union Year of Education (AUYoE) Alongside African Education Ministers and Other Stakeholders
Sterling One Foundation Commits to the African Union Year of Education (AUYoE) Alongside African Education Ministers and Other Stakeholders L-R: Albert Nsengiyumva. Executive Secretary, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO, Sterling One Foundation, Obiageli Ezekwesili, Former Minister of Education, Nigeria and Founder, Human Capital Africa, John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister of Education, Ghana and Dr. Benjamin Piper, Director of Global Education, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at the 2023 H…
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Fidelity Bank set to host 2 days of Family Entertainment
Fidelity Bank set to host 2 days of Family Entertainment …announces maiden edition of its Fidelity Family Weekend Fiesta In the spirit of the Yuletide, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity Family Weekend. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 December 2023 at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event is designed to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for children to play, parents to relax and young adults to unwind during the festive sea…
Nestlé Media Awards 2023 Entries closed with 118 submissions
Nestlé Media Awards 2023 Entries closed with 118 submissions LAGOS, 27th November 2023 – The highly anticipated Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards 2023 promises to be an exciting edition with an impressive 118 submissions received from a broad range of the media at the time of the official closing of entries on November 16, 2023. Announcing the official closure of entries, Nestlé’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Victoria Uwadoka said, “I want to thank all the participants who have submitted the diverse range of entries, showcas…
Sterling One Foundation partners Live Abundantly, British High Commission on gender based violence
Sterling One Foundation partners Live Abundantly, British High Commission on gender based violence Lagos, Nigeria, November 28, 2023: Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Live Abundantly and the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has officially launched the 2023 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria. The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign, an annual United Nations initiative held annually from November 25 to December 10 (International Human Rights Da…
Union Bank and BFREE Forge Strategic Partnership to Revitalize Loan Portfolios
Union Bank and BFREE Forge Strategic Partnership to Revitalize Loan Portfolios Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria and BFREE, a cutting-edge German-Nigerian FinTech firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement signifies a joint commitment to addressing economic challenges and revitalising distressed loan portfolios in Nigeria. This MOU was formalised during the German-Nigerian Business Forum in Berlin on November 21, 2023. Under the terms of the MOU, BFREE, in conjunction with its international financing partners, w…
ZENITH BANK SIGNS MOU WITH THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH A PRESENCE IN FRANCE
ZENITH BANK SIGNS MOU WITH THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH A PRESENCE IN FRANCE Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French Government to establish a subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc in France. The MoU, which was signed by the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, and the French Minister for Trade, Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Mr. Olivier Becht on Friday, November 24, 2023, will enable Zenith Bank, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Zenith Bank (UK) Limited, to seek and sec…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new board, management team for NNPCL [Full list]
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new board, management team for NNPCL [Full list] President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with effect from December 1, 2023: The composition is as follows: Chief Pius Akinyelure — Non-Executive Board Chairman Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari — Group Chief Executive Officer Alhaji Umar Isa Ajiya — Chief Financial Officer Mr Ledum Mitee — Non-Executive Director Mr Musa Tumsa — Non-Executive Director Mr Ghali Muhammad — Non-Exe…
ZENITH BANK LIGHTS UP AJOSE ADEOGUN STREET FOR YULETIDE SEASON
ZENITH BANK LIGHTS UP AJOSE ADEOGUN STREET FOR YULETIDE SEASON In a splendid display, Zenith Bank heralded the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 25 November 2023. The Light-Up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu. This year's Light Up Ceremony, the 17th of its kind, is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by Zenith Bank. The Christmas decoration is a Corporate Social Responsibili…
POLICE ARREST MASTERMIND BEHIND DANGOTE-CEMENT-PRICE-SLASH SCAM
POLICE ARREST MASTERMIND BEHIND DANGOTE-CEMENT-PRICE-SLASH SCAM The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Benjamin Ezeukwe aged 28 for masterminding and fleecing hundreds of innocent Nigerians in an elaborate cement-price-slash scam. Benjamin was arrested on October 19, 2023 in Rumuolumeni area of Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State following weeks of intensive investigation by officers of Area A Command of the State Command. Found in his possession were one Tecno phone, one IPhone, three SIM cards including that of 08039691…
Father of three allegedly tortured to death by Ogun Police over refusal to pay bribe
Father of three allegedly tortured to death by Ogun Police over refusal to pay bribe A father of three, Seyi Oduyiga, has been allegedly tortured to death by the men of the Ogun State Police Command in their custody over allegations of his involvement in cultism. It was gathered that the victim was arrested by the police in a raid on 18th November, around 5:00pm, when, according to his family members, he went to charge his phone. It was further gathered that, upon the arrest, the deceased and others were taken to Awolowo police station in Sa…
Experts hail CBN’s planned recapitalisation of banks
Experts hail CBN’s planned recapitalisation of banks Two financial experts have commended the Central Bank of Nigeria for its plan to further recapitalise Deposit Money Banks. They gave the commendations in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Ota, Ogun. It was reported that Mr Olayemi Cardoso, the CBN Governor, had on Friday at the 58th Annual Bankers’ Dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in Lagos, said the apex bank was planning a new round of recapitalisation for the commercial bank…
Ondo APC leaders reject Tinubu’s intervention, insist on Aiyedatiwa as Acting Gov
Ondo APC leaders reject Tinubu’s intervention, insist on Aiyedatiwa as Acting Gov Hours after the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the political crisis rocking Ondo State, some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state have insisted that the deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, should be empowered as acting governor. The APC chieftains, under the aegis of Ondo APC Progressives Stakeholders, in Akure at the weekend insisted that Aiyedatiwa should take over as Acting Governor in accordance with constitutional provisions…
ZENITH BANK REWARDS 2023 ZECATHON WINNERS WITH MASSIVE CASH PRIZES
ZENITH BANK REWARDS 2023 ZECATHON WINNERS WITH MASSIVE CASH PRIZES Caption L-R: Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu (Centre) flanked from left by Executive Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Temitope Fasoranti; Founder, Skill up with Kahdsole (SUWK), Chioma Ukpabi; Co-founder, Sync, Princess Edokpayi, and Co-founder/CEO, Tribapay, Bolu Oluwagbesan during the presentation of cash prizes to the winners of the Zecathon at the Zenith Tech Fair 3.0 held at Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island…
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Turn Your Screen On: FUZE Talent Show 2.0 Goes Live
Turn Your Screen On: FUZE Talent Show 2.0 Goes Live Ready, set, watch! The second season of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers’ FUZE Talent Show is now on. Don’t miss the spectacular performances from 28 fierce contestants in music, dance, fashion, and tech categories. Catch new episodes on AIT Network at 9pm on Saturdays and DStv Channel 154 and GOtv Channel 2 on Sundays at 4pm. If you miss any episode, watch the replay on Tuesdays at 9pm on Africa Magic Family or on YouTube via @StanbicIBTC. Last year, we saw 28 contestants compete for a slice of…
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Magodo Residents Seek Sanwo-Olu’s Intervention Over Activities Of ‘Omo Onile’
Magodo Residents Seek Sanwo-Olu’s Intervention Over Activities Of ‘Omo Onile’ Residents of Magodo Government Reserved Area (GRA) Phase II also known as Magodo Residents Association (MRA) have called on the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to call the State’s Commissioner for Physical Planning, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, to order for aiding and abetting land speculators, known as ‘Omo Onile’, to invade and carry out nefarious activities in the estate. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday in Lagos, the residents of the Magodo GRA Pha…
MILLIONS OF NAIRA UP FOR GRABS AS UNITY BANK, CASHTOKEN PARTNER TO REWARD CUSTOMERS
MILLIONS OF NAIRA UP FOR GRABS AS UNITY BANK, CASHTOKEN PARTNER TO REWARD CUSTOMERS Unity Bank Plc and Cashtoken, have announced a partnership to deploy a patronage reward product that will see the Bank’s customers winning millions of Naira in cash rewards, guaranteed instant cashback, and offer a life-changing opportunity. Cashtoken is a Cash Reward-as-a-Service company that operates a loyalty programme designed to power customer engagement and improve customer satisfaction. For Unity Bank, the partnership offers it the opportunity to mig…
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OGSG COMMISSIONS OXYGEN GAS PLANT IN OOUTH
OGSG COMMISSIONS OXYGEN GAS PLANT IN OOUTH Ogun State Government has commissioned the first Oxygen Gas Plant, located within the premises of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu. Speaking at the commissioning of the plant in Sagamu, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi revealed that the project was in partnership with the State government and donor agencies including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), IHS Towers Nigeria Ltd, among others. Mr. Talabi said the step became imperative to enha…
Universal Green Energy Access Programme, Union Bank of Nigeria Announce Partnership to Propel the Renewable Energy Market in Nigeria
Universal Green Energy Access Programme, Union Bank of Nigeria Announce Partnership to Propel the Renewable Energy Market in Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria – Luxembourg based Universal Green Energy Access Programme (UGEAP), and Union Bank of Nigeria have formalised the basis for a strategic partnership to catalyse the development of the renewable energy market in Nigeria. This collaboration, marked initially by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to drive sustainable energy access for households and small and medium businesses across Sub-Sa…
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