Union Bank of Nigeria, under its Made In Naija initiative, emphasised its commitment to supporting homegrown businesses by recently sponsoring the RISE Business Challenge at the University of Lagos, Akoka, during the 6th Annual Youth Leadership Conference. Dubbed Turning Point 6.0, the Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Chall…
Read moreTier one bank, Fidelity Bank PLC, has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in the global banking and finance industry. Establi…
Read moreThe National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, was ended in February following…
Read moreEcobank’s Pan African Centre (EPAC) is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the highly anticipated Oja Oge by Ecobank Pop-Up Marketplace, a three-day fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle exhibition. Set to take place from April 18 to 20, 2025, the event will showcase top-tier exhibitors including Adidas, House of Tara, Winston Leather, Ava and George Chil…
Read more… Eliminates bank transfer fees In a bold move that resets the rules of engagement in the Nigerian banking sector, Sterling Bank has removed transfer fees on its digital banking platform, OneBank. This decisive move makes Sterling the first major Nigerian bank to forgo earning a cut from customer transactions on its own app. The initiative marks a turning point in …
Read moreIn celebration of the 2025 edition of Global Money Week (GMW), Polaris Bank took its financial literacy advocacy to NANA College, Warri, Delta State, where students received firsthand insights on money management, saving, and investing. The event, held within the school premises, witnessed an impactful engagement led by Mr. Andrew Komori, the Group Head of Polaris B…
Read moreBuilding on the immense success of its first edition, Ecobank Nigeria is set to host the second edition of its vibrant pop-up marketplace, "Oja Oge by Ecobank." This exciting 3-day fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle exhibition will take place at the state-of-the-art Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Victoria Island, Lagos, from April 18th to 20th, …
Read moreIn a landmark move that sets a new benchmark for customer-focused banking in Nigeria, Sterling Bank has championed the cancellation of bank transfer fees by major banks, announcing it will no longer take any money for itself for any local online transactions by its customers. The announcement, made on April 1st, initially sparked widespread arguments, with many assu…
Read moreAll is set for GOOD NEWS, a 2-day open-air crusade in the Epe area of Lagos State. Presented by Tribe of Issachar Global Outreach, the programme will hold at the Epe Recreational Centre in conjunction with Epe Local Government Area, headed by Hon. Surah Olayemi Animashaun, this weekend, Friday March 29 and Saturday March 30, 2025. The crusade which features ministrat…
Read moreTier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has once again highlighted the importance of promoting non-oil exports as it recently hosted the 18th edition of its dedicated capacity development training tagged Export Management Programme (EMP 18). The programme, which was held recently in Lagos provided a platform for entrepreneurs interested in exploring global trade opport…
Read moreFidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and promoting a healthy savings culture by rewarding nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with N500,000 business grants each. The grants were awarded under the Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6) promo, an initiative designed to reward loyal customers with cas…
Read moreFollowing the tremendous success of its inaugural edition, Soto Gallery, in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Main Sponsor Craneburg Construction Company are set to host the second edition of the +234 Art Fair . The highly anticipated event will take place from March 27th to March 31st, 2025, at the Ecobank Pan African C…
Read moreUnion Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, recently rewarded 452 UnionKorrect account holders with over N21 million during draws held at its Douglas Road Branch in Owerri, Imo State. During the recent draw monitored and supervised by relevant regulatory bodies, 100 customers were awarded N25,000 each, 40 customers N50,000 each, and one customer won the gra…
Read moreAFTER over a decade in the comedy industry, popular comedian, Oghenerukevwe Michael Eboh aka Eboh Bomb has decided to launch his flagship solo comedy show. Tagged Sapele To The World With Eboh Bomb, the show is billed for May this year in the commercial town of Sapele, Delta State. The Urhobo Delta State native gave reasons why he took his show to Sapele. “I am doin…
Read moreNigerian singer Orezi, born Esegine Allen, is making waves once again, determined to reclaim his spot at the top of the Afrobeats scene. Since November 2024, he has been on a relentless streak, dropping new music and making major moves in the industry. In November, Orezi teamed up with South African artist PCEE for a remix of his hit single I Swear, blending Nigerian…
Read moreEcobank Nigeria, an affiliate of Ecobank Group, has awarded a total of N42 million to its customers through the Super Reward "Millionaire Geng Promo." This six-month promotion, which ran from July 1 to December 31, 2024, saw customers of the Pan-African bank winning various monetary rewards in monthly, quarterly, and grand prize draws. The breakdown of …
Read more… NESG says FG Must Support Domestic Industries to Achieve a $1 Trillion Economy Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully exporting two jet fuel cargoes to Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer and a leading integrated oil and gas company globally. Saudi Aramco is the official Saudi Arabian Oil Company, which…
Read moreFresh facts have emerged on how Access Bank clandestinely granted N1 billion loan to a going concern, DDSS International Company limited, using a property belonging to another company, MOB Integrated Services, run by Gbolahan Obanikoro, as collateral without the owner’s consent or knowledge. Details of the loan provided by insiders, revealed that the property, owned …
Read moreIn a startling development, Anambra state operatives of Agunaechemba launched a surprise operation, resulting in the demolition of what has been described as a kidnapper's den masquerading as the Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, also known as “La Cruise Hotel.” Located along the bustling Onitsha-Owerri road, the hotel harbored chilling secrets on its premis…
Read moreDesign Week Lagos is partnering with Ecobank Nigeria and the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy to present Nigeria’s inaugural Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, stated: “This exhibition offers a distinctive avenue for our nation’s economic advancement. By harn…
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