Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate for outstanding performance
Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate for outstanding performance Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading institution in the Nigerian financial sector, has concluded its annual staff assessment and performance evaluation exercise, resulting in the promotion of approximately 24 percent of its employees, the highest promotion rate recorded by the Bank in the past 10 years. This milestone reflects Union Bank’s enduring commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence, nurturing talent, and fostering a high-performanc…
Polaris Bank Empowers Over 500 Journalists on Modern Trends in Journalism
Polaris Bank Empowers Over 500 Journalists on Modern Trends in Journalism Lagos, Nigeria, July 19, 2025: Polaris Bank Limited recently hosted a hybrid capacity-building seminar for approximately 500 journalists both in Nigeria and internationally. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to equip media professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly changing journalism landscape. L-R: Miss Adaku Sharon Nwankwo, Digital PR Executive, Pola…
Peter Obi Lied, SABMiller Not Anambra's Highest Taxpayer - Anambra State Internal Revenue Services
Peter Obi Lied, SABMiller Not Anambra's Highest Taxpayer - Anambra State Internal Revenue Services The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has debunked the claim by the Former Governor of the State and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the last presidential election, Peter Obi, that SABMiller Breweries is the highest taxpayer in the state. This is contrary to the actual ranking, which places the company sixth on the AIRS list. Dr. Greg Ezeilo, Charman of AIRS, affirmed that while the state has made monumental strides …
NCSP DG, Joseph Tegbe, Restates Commitment to Deepening Collaboration with Chinese Business Leaders for Nigeria’s Industrialization
NCSP DG, Joseph Tegbe, Restates Commitment to Deepening Collaboration with Chinese Business Leaders for Nigeria’s Industrialization The Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration between Nigeria and China as part of efforts to drive Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic growth. Speaking during a media interactive session in Abuja on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Tegbe underscored NCSP’s role as a critical enabler, fostering p…
Stop Playing Politics with Falsehood, Peter Obi, You Lied on SABMiller Tax Information - Anambra State Internal Revenue Services
Stop Playing Politics with Falsehood, Peter Obi, You Lied on SABMiller Tax Information - Anambra State Internal Revenue Services Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has urged the Former Governor of the State and the Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, to discontinue the falsehood, with the claim that SABMiller Breweries is the highest taxpayer in the state. While refuting Peter Obi's assertion, Dr. Greg Ezeilo, the Chairman of AIRS, affirmed that the company ranks sixth in the list of…
FIRSTBANK MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE: ₦1 TRILLION IN INSTANT DIGITAL LOAN DISBURSEMENTS
FIRSTBANK MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE: ₦1 TRILLION IN INSTANT DIGITAL LOAN DISBURSEMENTS Lagos, 18 July 2025 – FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. Since its inaugural digital loan in August 2019, FirstBank has developed…
Governor Soludo's ANSEC Approves Anambra's Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan
Governor Soludo's ANSEC Approves Anambra's Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and members of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) have reviewed and approved the progress report for the 2024 Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP). As part of the State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) Programme, the state commits each year to implementing reforms aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business. According to the State's Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the progress of…
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Mourns the Passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Mourns the Passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) joins the nation in mourning the passing of former Head of State and President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who died on Sunday, 13th July, 2025, at a London hospital, in the United Kingdom, at 82 years ANSEC, at its 14th meeting held at the new government house, called the Light House, Awka, on 14th July 2025, held a one-minute silence for the late former president, describing his death as a great loss to th…
AAAN’s 52nd AGM/Congress Begins in Ibadan
AAAN’s 52nd AGM/Congress Begins in Ibadan The 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) begins in Ibadan, bringing together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s advertising and marketing ecosystem for three days of industry-defining dialogue, networking, and celebration. The event taking place at JAGZ Hotel in the Iyaganku area of Ibadan, has as theme, “Charting Bold Paths Forward”. The theme reflects the industry’s collective commitment to innovation, resilience, and transformat…
Wema Bank’s Digital Bank, ALAT, Emerges Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025
Wema Bank’s Digital Bank, ALAT, Emerges Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025 In recognition of its position as a digital pioneer in the African banking landscape, Africa's first fully digital bank, ALAT, a trailblazing digital platform pioneered by Nigeria's oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, Wema Bank, has been awarded Nigeria's Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards 2025. Euromoney is a leading provider of competitive intelligence and benchmarking insight for the global banking and finance industr…
The Alternative Bank Drives Community-Led Effort to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Lagos
The Alternative Bank Drives Community-Led Effort to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Lagos As part of ongoing efforts to tackle one of Nigeria’s most pressing environmental challenges, The Alternative Bank is set to execute the inaugural edition of its ‘Walk4ZeroPlastic’ campaign on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Tejuosho Market in Yaba, Lagos. The initiative, which forms part of the World Environment Day Program of Sterling Sustainability Working Group, is a community-driven campaign designed to reduce plastic pollution, foster responsible waste hab…
EduFuture Conference 2025 Sparks Urgent Call for Inclusive, Innovation-Driven Learning in Africa
EduFuture Conference 2025 Sparks Urgent Call for Inclusive, Innovation-Driven Learning in Africa The EduFuture Conference 2025 , held on July 10 at the American Corner Ikeja , brought together a powerful coalition of voices committed to reimagining education across Africa. From government advisors and EdTech leaders to grassroots advocates and nonprofit founders, the conference delivered one resounding message: Africa’s education future must be built on equity, innovation, and collective action . Organized by the Dolly Children Foundation …
Governor Soludo's ANSEC Approves Ekwulobia-Nnobi Road Dualisation, Completes Anambra Beltway.
Governor Soludo's ANSEC Approves Ekwulobia-Nnobi Road Dualisation, Completes Anambra Beltway. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and members of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) have awarded a fourth dual carriageway, namely, the Ekwulobia to Nnobi Dualisation Road Project. This completes the linking of the four major Anambra cities by dual carriageways, thereby completing the beltway to permit easy flow of traffic around the state. According to the Commissioner of Information, Law Mefor, the decision was reached at the 14th ANSEC…
Soludo ANSEC Urges Public Servants' Participation in Continuous Voter Registration Exercise
Soludo ANSEC Urges Public Servants' Participation in Continuous Voter Registration Exercise Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has urged public servants in the state to register in the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) process, which was reviewed, with the hitches and solutions noted for smooth processes. The Council made the call at the 14th ANSEC meeting held at the Light House, Awka, on 14th July 2025, amidst other deliberations. According to the State's Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the Council stated that…
NCC Unveils General Authorisation Framework to Boost Telecom Innovation
NCC Unveils General Authorisation Framework to Boost Telecom Innovation The NCC's Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasized the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in driving the growth of Nigeria's digital economy. He noted that the future of the country's digital economy is unfolding rapidly and that the communications sector is at the heart of this transformation. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new General Authorisation Framework designed to foster innovation and growth in the c…
Fidelity Bank Promotes Quality Education in Nasarawa
Fidelity Bank Promotes Quality Education in Nasarawa ....Renovates block of Classrooms and Donates Books to Government Secondary School L-R: The Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Vice Principal, Government Secondary School, Aso Pada, Maraba, Mr. Abdullahi Idris; Project Co-ordinator, Elite Bankers 2025 Inductee Class, Fidelity Bank Plc, Onyinyechi Ihesiaba; Vice Principal -Academics, Government Secondary School, Aso Pada, Maraba, Mr. Ela Isa; during the commissioning of a renovated block of classrooms and the distribution of…
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