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Fidelity Bank Honoured with Customs Service Award for Pioneering Role in UCMS Implementation

Dec 2, 2025 topnews

Fidelity Bank’s leadership in digital innovation and public sector collaboration has once again been spotlighted as the tier-one lender was honoured at the Comptroller General of Customs Award Night 2025. At the ceremony, which took place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom, Abuja, on Friday, 21 November 2025, Fidelity Bank was presented with a prestigious award by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for being the first bank to successfully process Customs Duty and the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) on the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS). The award, presented under…

FirstBank Introduces Vybe Hub to Elevate Customer Experiences for DecemberIssaVybe

Nov 27, 2025Nov 28, 2025 topnews

By Bolaji Israel Seth Godin, an American author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential business thinkers said “A great brand always raises the bar — it adds a greater sense of purpose to the experience.” Godin’s thought aligns with a related view that “Enduring brands are those that pursue progress with intentional restlessness, continually elevating their standards across every action, every choice, and every expression of their purpose.” This is a truth that echoes across the business world, but only a handful of institutions live it…

Fidelity Bank Reaffirms Support for Indigenous Oil, Gas Development

Nov 25, 2025 topnews

Fidelity Bank Plc has restated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on supporting indigenous operators. This was highlighted by the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, during a first oil presentation event for Emadeb Energy at Fidelity Place, the bank’s corporate headquarters in Lagos. At the event, Emadeb Energy’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebowale Olujimi, expressed appreciation for the bank’s role in enabling the company’s progress. “What makes Fidelity Bank unique is its willingness to…

Union Bank Launches “Save & Gain” Campaign to Reward Smart Savers

Nov 24, 2025Nov 26, 2025 topnews

Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new customer reward initiative designed to deepen engagement, drive premium account activity, and promote consistent savings behaviour among its customers. Open to new and existing customers, the Save and Gain promo requires participants to open accounts, maintain and grow a monthly average balance of ₦50,000, complete at least five transactions monthly, and actively use digital channels such as cards, USSD, mobile, or internet banking. Top deposit contributors will receive monthly rewards…

Paystack Co-Founder, Ezra Olubi Claims He Was Unfairly Dismissed While Misconduct Investigations Ongoing

Nov 24, 2025Nov 26, 2025 topnews

Paystack co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, says he has been dismissed by the company while under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct—an action he describes as unfair and in breach of internal procedures. Olubi disclosed his termination in a blog post titled “Terminated”, published on Sunday, 23 November 2025. The controversy follows a mid-November social-media allegation by an individual with whom he previously had a relationship, accusing him of abusive behaviour. The post went viral, prompting widespread online scrutiny. As the backlash grew, users resurfaced several explicit tweets…

Fidelity Bank Grows Interest Income by 33%, Fee Income by 47% in Q3

Nov 22, 2025Nov 22, 2025 topnews

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has released its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The results show impressive performance across key income lines and operational metrics. According to the statements published on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) portal on November 21, 2025, the Bank reported Gross Earnings of ₦366.1 billion for Q3 2025. This represents an 8 percent increase from the ₦338.9 billion recorded in Q3 2024. The growth was driven by strong interest income and sustained momentum in fee-based revenues. Interest Income,…

Polaris Bank Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screening to 250 to mark Int’l Men’s Day in Partnership with Men’s Clinic

Nov 21, 2025Nov 22, 2025 topnews

Following the remarkable success of its 2024 free prostate cancer screening programme, which delivered life-saving early detection to hundreds of Nigerian men, Polaris Bank has once again partnered with the foremost Men’s Health Clinic to launch the 2025 edition of its flagship male wellness initiative themed “Men, Your Health Matters – Get Screened Today!” The Bank will provide completely free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40 and above from November 24 to December 31, 2025. Prostate cancer remains the second most common cancer among Nigerian men, but…

EFCC Chairman Olukoyede to Speak at WorldStage Economic Summit 2025

Nov 18, 2025 topnews

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has confirmed his participation in the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025 scheduled for Friday, November 21, at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, Lagos. Olukoyede, under whose leadership the EFCC has recovered over N566 billion and other assets in the last two years, is expected to speak on “Anti-Corruption Efforts of the EFCC to Boost Ease of Doing Business.” The theme of this year’s summit is “Tackling the Issue of Low Productivity in Nigeria.” According to…

Cancer Care: Polaris Bank celebrates with C.O.P.E on 30 Years of Hope, Impact, and Partnership

Nov 17, 2025Nov 17, 2025 topnews

The Care. Organization. Public. Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) has marked three decades of pioneering work in breast cancer awareness, early detection, and survivor support with a commemorative event held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The ceremony brought together healthcare professionals, survivors, donors, and corporate partners, led by Polaris Bank, the organisation’s longstanding partner and lead sponsor. Speaking at the event, Emeritus Professor Osato Giwa Osagie, Chairman of C.O.P.E’s Board of Trustees, recounted his first meeting with the Founder, Mrs. Ebunola Anozie, describing her as “a persuasive and passionate woman whose vision…

Paystack Suspends Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Nov 14, 2025 topnews

Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a public allegation of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The company announced that Olubi has been removed from all duties while a formal investigation is underway. The controversy deepened after a series of decade-old tweets from 2009 to 2013 resurfaced on X. These posts reportedly included sexually explicit remarks about colleagues, references to minors, and comments involving sexualized anime characters. Paystack said it has established a “fair, transparent and structured” review process guided by internal policies, but declined…