Tag: Nigeria Business Now

FirstBank sponsors Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship 2026, promotes education through school sports

    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…]

Polaris Bank strengthens legacy of excellence with major renovation of historic faculty building at University of Ibadan

    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…]

Youths, Nigeria’s greatest asset – Faleye

  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…]

Access Bank, King’s Trust International formalise strategic partnership to advance youth opportunity across Africa

  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…]

Fidelity Bank powers women’s growth with “Give Her Power” skills and support series

    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…]

One SA Bank Equals Nigeria’s Entire Banking Sector – Why Recapitalisation Is Critical for Global Competitiveness

  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…]