Policy Without Politics launches with bold, non-partisan conversations on policy, governance and Africa’s economic future
July 12, 2026
What was sold to Nigerians in May 2022 as a clean and powerful takeover is now looking like something far more troubling. When Titan Trust Bank announced it had acquired Union Bank of Nigeria, a 100+ year-old institution, the story was simple: a young bank buying a legacy[Read More…]
There is a version of the Nigerian economy that the banking sector has always served well. It is the economy of salaried professionals, corporate treasurers, documented collateral, and monthly pay cycles. It is the economy that fits neatly into conventional credit models, standard account structures, and the risk frameworks[Read More…]
In a bold demonstration of its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its recently launched “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun State, empowering 100 women with vocational tools designed to strengthen their economic independence and boost household income.[Read More…]
As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future and equip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly[Read More…]
Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director, IT & Digitalisation at Access Holdings Plc, has called on technology leaders and professionals to rethink how progress is defined in the digital age, asserting that the future will belong to those who simplify best and not who build the most. [Read More…]
Ecobank Nigeria, a member of Africa’s leading pan-African banking group, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing customers with seamless and uninterrupted banking services throughout the Easter public holidays. The Bank assured customers that its secure and robust digital platforms will remain fully operational to support financial activities during the[Read More…]
The former directors and owners of Union Bank did not just fail, they engineered a financial disaster. They manipulated reports, hid massive losses, diverted foreign loans and treated depositors’ money like a private wallet. Investigators uncovered billions of dollars in misconduct. These directors buried over ₦250 billion[Read More…]
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 organisations. The agreement was formally executed by Mr. Christian Hatje, Managing Director, Business[Read More…]
FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16 Football Championship, a nationwide youth football tournament organised to honour the late Samuel Okwaraji, one of Nigeria’s most[Read More…]
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of Individual annual tax returns by two weeks, from April 1 to April 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, the Executive Chairman of LIRS,[Read More…]