Fidelity Bank Plc has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) – a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed through a collaboration between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). The Principles are the leading framework for ensuring that banks’ strategy and practice […]
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The Federal Government has declared open applications for the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (4IRTA) which is meant to optimise Nigeria’s economy. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani on Monday disclosed this in a statement on X with the intent to encourage and inspire the use of technology. “Our intent is […]
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The Sterling One Foundation has reiterated its commitment to investing in foundational learning and working with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and partners to boost education in Africa. This commitment was made at the 2023 High Level Policy Dialogue hosted in Zambia by ADEA and the Zambian Ministry of Education […]
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…….announces maiden edition of its Fidelity Family Weekend Fiesta In the spirit of the Yuletide, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity Family Weekend. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 December 2023 at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event […]
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Union Bank of Nigeria and BFREE, a cutting-edge German-Nigerian FinTech firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement, according to a statement, signifies a joint commitment to addressing economic challenges and revitalising distressed loan portfolios in Nigeria and it was formalised during the German-Nigerian Business Forum in Berlin on November 21, 2023. The […]
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Pan African Towers (PAT), a leading digital infrastructure company based in Nigeria, has announced a strategic investment from Development Partners International (DPI), a premier investment firm focused on Africa, and Verod Capital (Verod), one of the continent’s leading investment management firms. In a release today, November 27, the companies said that DPI and Verod are […]
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Zenith Bank has started the Yuletide season by illuminating Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout in Victoria Island, Lagos. According to a statement on Sunday, the light-up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, on Saturday. It stated that this year’s Light Up Ceremony, the 17th of its kind, […]
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The Alternative Bank, an Africa-focused non-interest bank, has signed a multiyear deal with the Niger State government to boost the development of agriculture, transportation, energy, and infrastructural sectors in the state. Mohammed Bago, Governor of Niger State who signed the Memorandum of Understanding, alongside Garba Mohammed, executive director at The Alternative Bank, said the objective […]
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Google Hustle Academy has graduated 5,300 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Africa, showcasing their commitment to enhancing their business skills and knowledge. The graduation according to a release by Google, marks a continuation of the program’s impact, with over 10,300 entrepreneurs having participated since its inception in 2022. In the statement, Google said 15 […]
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Wema Bank has signed a facility of $50,000,000 with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to impact small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This was revealed in a statement issued by the bank on Wednesday after the signing event held in Lome, Togo. The $50,000,000 facility assigned to Wema Bank aligns with EBID’s strategy […]
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