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Access Bank Awarded ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification for Privacy Information Management

        Access Bank is pleased to announce that it has been certified under ISO/IEC 27701:2019, the global standard for Privacy Information Management Systems. This award demonstrates Access Bank’s consistent commitment to the highest levels of data privacy, security, and compliance. The certification affirms that Access Bank operates[Read More…]

Access Holdings reaffirms support for Zambia’s Economy

  Access Holdings PLC has pledged its continued support for Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, following a courtesy visit and high-level discussion with Zambia’s President, President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House in Lusaka. During the meeting, President Hichilema noted that Zambia currently faces a shortage in power generation and[Read More…]

FirstBank Agric and Export Conference: Charting a New Course for Non-Oil Exports hold August 19

  FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy“, which will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre.[Read More…]

FirstBank champions inclusive Fintech innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)

  FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors[Read More…]

Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries of ₦2B ‘Beyond Education’ Fund

    Sterling Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship, a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in[Read More…]

Tinubu directs expedited rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees, implementation of pension increase 

  President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement.   He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and[Read More…]

NNPCL drills 4 oil wells in Bauchi

    A Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mr Yusuf Usman, said the company has drilled four oil wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State. Usman also restated commitment of the company to the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the northern[Read More…]

Port Harcourt refinery not for sale -NNPC boss  

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Bashir Ojulari, announced this at a company-wide town[Read More…]