Rivers State Tree Planting Initiative

Polaris Bank, NCF Partner On Tree-Planting Drive To Address Carbon Emissions 

Nigeria's forward-thinking financial institution, Polaris Bank; committed to delivering customer first banking experiences across the country has partnered the Nigeria Conservation Foundation(NCF) to launch a tree-planting initiative aimed at combating carbon emissions in Rivers State.

The tree-planting exercise which held at Bodo City Girls Secondary School in Gokana Local Government Area of the state is part of efforts to promote sustainable environmental practices.

FNITCC Atlanta 2025

Fidelity Bank to Convene Strategic Panel On Export Financing

As part of its ongoing commitment to expand Nigeria’s footprint in global trade foremost financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has announced plans to host a high-level panel session at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) which is to be held in Atlanta Georgia, United States come Friday September 19, 2025.

Themed “Financing For Scale–Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness,” the session

Lagos Outdoor Advertising

LASAA Reaffirms Commitment To Fairness Safety And Industry Growth

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) says it remains committed to regulatory fairness, industry professionalism and the sustainable growth of outdoor advertising in the state.

The agency through its Managing Director Prince Fatiu Akiolu gave the assurance while responding to recent apprehensions suggesting a resurgence of heavy-handed regulations and arbitrary enforcement in the state's outdoor advertising industry. 

Refuting the claims that LASAA intended to wield the big stick, the agency drew attention to its longstanding practice of fostering dialogue and partnership with industry stakeholders.

Akiolu said that the Agency regularly convenes stakeholder fora while maintaining cordial relationship with industry players, offering concessions such

Naira Debit Card

Fidelity Bank Commences Intl' Transactions On Naira Debit Cards

In an effort to ensure customers have access  to seamless payments abroad, online and on Automated Teller Machines outside the shores of Nigeria Tier-one Lender Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the resumption of international transactions on its Naira Debit Cards.

Divisional Head, eBanking Fidelity Bank Plc Ifeoma Onibuje said Fidelity Naira Cards have been enabled for its global use which makes it easy for Fidelity Bank customers to utilize their Naira Debit cards outside the country to shop, spend and withdraw internationally hassle free.

Onibuje explained that Fidelity Bank customers can now spend up to $1,000 quarterly for international POS and online transactions; as well withdraw up to $500 quarterly on international ATMs.

GAIM S6 Savings Promo

 Fidelity Bank Unveils 20 New Millionaires In 7th and 8th Monthly Draws

Leading banking institution Fidelity Bank Plc says it remains committed to financial empowerment and a savings-oriented culture through its Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 Savings Promo.

Hence the bank has unveiled twenty new millionaires in its seventh and eighth monthly draws of the GAIM Season 6.

The draw event which held at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos witnessed the announcement of the lucky winners and the formal prize presentation ceremony for winners in the fourth fifth and sixth monthly draws.

Promo Chairperson and Executive Director, Lagos and South West Fidelity Bank Plc

Dr. Ken Opara who was represented by the Regional Bank Head Lagos Central Fidelity Bank Plc Chioma Nwankwo emphasized the bank’s mission to drive financial well-being through responsible saving culture.

“At Fidelity Bank we believe that financial well-being begins with cultivating smart saving habits; which inspired the GAIM 6 promo; a strategic initiative aimed at encouraging and rewarding a culture of consistent savings among our customers."

The Regional Bank Head Lagos Central noted that the initiative was not just about winning but helping Fidelity Bank's customers build a secure financial future as well receive financial advisory to help them grow and manage their wealth effectively.

10 winners each from the seventh and eighth draws emerged from various geo-political zones across Nigeria demonstrating the widespread reach and impact of the campaign. 

The draws were conducted electronically and supervised by representatives from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and other relevant regulatory bodies to ensure transparency and fairness.

The event also featured the formal presentation of prizes to 29 customers from the 4th 5th and 6th monthly draws.

WILDLIFE

Hunters In Niger State Kill Life Threatening Hippopotamus

Residents of Dere Apataku Kuchi Kakanda and Ezhi communities in Niger State can now heave a sigh of relief as a hippopotamus said to have been threatening the life and safety of the communities has been killed by hunters.

The wild animal whose initial habitat was the River Niger was reportedly injured somewhere and was relocated to the said communities about 10 months ago.

The injured animal was said to have been threatening the lives of not just the people travelling on the

Fidelity Bank Food Bank Project

Ekiti State Residents Benefit from Fidelity Food Bank Programme 

In its ongoing effort and commitment to community development and the fight against hunger one of Nigeria's foremost financial institutions Fidelity Bank Plc has donated hundreds of food packs to residents of Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State through its flagship Fidelity Food Bank Program.

The initiative is the bank’s nationwide food intervention aimed at alleviating hunger to cushion the effect of the economic hardship being experienced by the underserved communities across the country.

Since the launch of the program in April 2023 the Fidelity Food Bank has distributed over 250,000 food packs to beneficiaries across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.

Divisional Head Brand and Communications Fidelity Bank Plc Meksley Nwagboh while speaking

Beyond Education Fund

Sterling Bank Names First Beneficiaries Of ₦2 Billion Project 

The first recipients of Sterling Bank Plc’s two billion naira "Beyond Education Scholarship" fund have been unveiled.

The scholarship which is a groundbreaking nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians connecting them to future careers in high-impact sectors is a reflection of a major step of the bank’s commitment to long-term inclusive national development through strategic investment in human capital.

Beyond Education initiative is designed not just to provide scholarships but to create real-world pathways to employment and socio-economic mobility.