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  Breaking: Panic in Kano as NNPP Drags INEC, 44 Others to Court Over Alleged Defection Of Lawmakers To Other Parties  The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alongside 45 others, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged defection of lawmakers elected on its platform in 2023 to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties  The suit, filed through the party's counsel, Lex Firma LP, seeks judicial interpretation and enforcement of constitutional provisions governing the defection of elected legislators from the political parties on whose platforms they secured their mandates. According to an affidavit filed in support of the originating summons, the NNPP is challenging the alleged defection of 45 lawmakers comprising members of the Kano State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives and Senators who were reportedly elected on its platform during the 2023 general elections...

  The Human Firewall – Why The First Line of Defence Runs in Both Directions By Francis Mojoyinola | Chief Information Security Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria    Francis Mojoyinola                                       Chief Information Security Officer         Union Bank of Nigeria As security technology improves, cyber criminals increasingly combine technical weaknesses with pressure, deception and misplaced trust. They aim at people, inside an institution and outside it, and everyone must learn to recognise these attempts. People tell me, often within a minute of learning what I do for a living that they would never fall for a scam. They say it lightly, the way somebody might mention being a careful driver. I have come to treat that sentence as the most revealing thing a person can say to me, because the people who get caught are seldom the carel...

  Press Release  Fidelity Bank, Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Support Vulnerable Households in Abuja Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to provide support to vulnerable households in Abuja through its Food Bank programme. Launched in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank is one of the bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The programme seeks to combat hunger and malnutrition by supporting communities affected by food insecurity. Since its introduction, more than 300,000 food packs have been distributed to beneficiaries across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Speaking at an event held recently in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, represented by the bank’s Divisional Head of Public Sector, Richard Madiebo, said the ...

  Press Release  FIDELITY BANK PLC REDEEMS US$400 MILLION EUROBOND AT MATURITY LAGOS, NIGERIA – Fidelity Bank Plc has successfully redeemed its 5-Year US$400 million Senior Unsecured Notes at maturity, reaffirming its commitment to meeting its obligations to investors and reinforcing its track record in the international debt capital markets.  Issued on 28 October 2021, the 5-year Eurobond matured on 28 October 2026 and carried an annual coupon of 7.625 per cent, payable semi-annually. Fidelity Bank met all scheduled coupon payments throughout the life of the instrument and has now fulfilled its final repayment obligation in full, covering both principal and accrued interest.  The redemption was funded from internally generated liquidity as part of the Bank's forward-looking liquidity management strategy. Through a dedicated sinking fund, Fidelity Bank progressively provided for the maturing obligation, enabling the Bank to meet its commitment while maintaining busin...

𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗛, 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗥, 𝗗𝗥. 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 — 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗦 The Honourable Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, held a high-level meeting with the 14th Registrar of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, to discuss examination integrity and the future of education in The Gambia. The meeting, attended by members of the WAEC Council and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Louis Moses Mendy , focused on strengthening the credibility of public examinations and accelerating reforms in teaching, learning, and assessment. Central to the discussions was the adoption of modern technology in examination administration, including the introduction of Computer-Based Examinations (CBE). The initiative is expected to minimise examination malpractice, enhance transparency, and ...

  Green Energy Financing Helps Nigerian SMEs Cut Power Costs and Boost Productivity Nigeria’s energy sector is entering a period of significant change, creating fresh opportunities for small businesses to adopt cleaner and more reliable power solutions. For entrepreneurs facing rising electricity costs, grid disruptions and continued dependence on generators, Fidelity Bank Green Financing provides a practical route to improved energy security. Recent reforms in the power sector have increased attention on electricity pricing, service reliability and decentralised energy supply. These developments are encouraging businesses and households to examine how they generate, consume and finance power. For a small business, unreliable electricity quickly becomes a financial problem. The cost extends beyond monthly electricity bills to include fuel, generator maintenance, replacement parts, inverter batteries, interrupted operations and lost productivity. A business owner can forecast expens...