Access Bank debunks shutdown notice circulating online
July 31, 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. This landmark intervention revives[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
Says Social Protection is Bedrock of National Development Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has described Nigerian youths as the country’s greatest asset, rather than mineral resources, infrastructure and money. Barrister Faleye made this submission in his speech as a guest[Read More…]
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…]