Union Bank wins Bronze at the 2026 Pitcher Awards
June 3, 2026
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), charging members to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and safeguard over ₦28 trillion in pension assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Monday, the Secretary[Read More…]
Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International (KTI) have formally signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand opportunity, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa. The partnership agreement was signed by Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, for Access Bank, and Will Straw,[Read More…]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), citing escalating global geopolitical tensions. The refinery said in a notice sent to marketers on Friday night that its ex-depot (gantry) price had been raised from N1,175 per litre to N1,245[Read More…]
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. The activities are being delivered under the bank’s[Read More…]
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria has always prided itself as Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. Currently, its banking sector is confronting a moment of truth that should send shockwaves. Today, a single South African bank, Standard Bank Group, commands a market value at roughly $21-22 billion that[Read More…]
How FirstBank is quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Homeownership Story The dream by Nigerians of homeownership is taking a bold new turn and those who move early will gain the most. Through a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real[Read More…]
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. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on[Read More…]
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. [Read More…]
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. Dr. Gidado, made the call while delivering his remarks as the Special[Read More…]
“Empowering women is not simply a moral obligation–it is an economic and social necessity.” These were the words of the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, at this year’s celebration of International Women Day (IWD) organized by the Trade[Read More…]