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POLARIS BANK TAKES CUSTOMER SERVICE TO “THE EXTRA MILE”

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  PRESS RELEASE Polaris Bank Takes Customer Service to “The Extra Mile” Lagos, Nigeria – September 28, 2026: Polaris Bank is set to join organisations around the world in celebrating the 2026 Customer Service Week, holding from October 5 to 9, under the theme, “The Extra Mile.” For Polaris Bank, the theme represents a continuation of its longstanding commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business and continually improving the quality of their banking experience. Over the years, the Bank has used Customer Service Week not only to appreciate its customers, but also to recognise employees who consistently demonstrate exceptional service and reinforce the importance of customer-centricity across the organisation. The Bank’s Customer Service Week celebrations have evolved over the years, reflecting different dimensions of its service culture. In 2020, the Bank celebrated under the theme “Dream Team,” recognising the collective efforts of its employees in sustaining service...
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FIDELITY BANK STRENGTHENS FOOD SECURITY DRIVE WITH DISTRIBUTION OF 2,500 FOOD PACKS IN EDO

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Fidelity Bank Strengthens Food Security Drive with Distribution of 2,500 Food Packs in Edo L-R: Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Uromi, Joseph Ero; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Edo State, Jerry Uwangue; and Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; at the Fidelity Food Bank distribution event held at Udomi, Irrua, in Esan Central Local Government Area, Edo State recently. As part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and boosting food security across Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed essential food supplies to more than 2,500 beneficiaries across eight communities in Uromi, Irrua, Edo State, under its Fidelity Food Bank initiative. The intervention, held at the Uromi Town Hall in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, underscores the bank’s continued efforts to improve the wellbeing of families and strengthen communities through targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions. Dr. Meksley Nwagboh    ...
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APPEAL COURT CLEARS FIDELITY BANK IN FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS CASE

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  Appeal Court Clears Fidelity Bank in Fundamental Rights Case The Court of Appeal in Abuja has cleared Fidelity Bank Plc of liability in a fundamental rights case involving Michael Kundera, overturning an earlier judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. A three-member panel led by Justice Adebukola Banjoko delivered the judgment on 14 September 2026, allowing Fidelity Bank’s appeal and overturning the lower court’s finding of liability against the bank. The case originated from suit number CV/6258/23, filed by Michael Kundera to enforce his fundamental rights following his arrest and detention between 15 and 16 May 2023. He alleged that he was detained without being charged before a court or granted administrative bail. Abdulrasheed Bawa                                            Former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  The respondents i...
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BENIN-ASABA EXPRESSWAY: SAN CAUTIONS AGAINST UNILATERAL REVOCATION OF 25-YEAR CONCESSION

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Press Release  Benin-Asaba Expressway: SAN Cautions Against Unilateral Revocation of 25-Year Concession FG Should Exercise Caution Before Revoking Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession, Says Olatunji SAN Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Abiodun Olatunji, has cautioned the Federal Government against recent pronouncements and actions concerning the state of the Benin-Asaba Expressway and the ongoing intervention activities on the highway. He advised that the Government should tread cautiously in considering any revocation of the subsisting concession agreement governing the expressway. According to him, the absence of evidence of abandonment, repudiation, or unreasonable delay in the execution of repair works may not constitute sufficient grounds for the unilateral revocation of the 25-year concession. Abiodun Olatunji                                        Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN...
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WHY THE RIGHT COMMUNITY COULD BE A WOMAN’S GREATEST ADVANTAGE

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  Why the Right Community Could Be a Woman’s Greatest Advantage For generations, women have been encouraged to work harder, save more and persevere. Yet personal determination, while essential, cannot overcome every barrier. Progress happens faster when ambition is supported by access to finance, practical knowledge, trusted networks and opportunities for growth. Across Nigeria, women are building businesses, advancing careers, supporting families and creating employment. Their contributions are visible in boardrooms, markets, offices, factories and communities. However, many still face limited access to capital, business guidance and professional networks that could help them move from potential to sustained success. This reality explains the growing appeal of communities designed specifically to help women thrive. Women increasingly want financial relationships that understand their ambitions, respond to their realities and support their development beyond traditional banking tra...
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BENIN-ASABA EXPRESSWAY CONCESSION COMPANY APPOINTS EMMANUEL ONWODI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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  Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Appoints Emmanuel Onwodi Chief Operating Officer Emmanuel Onwodi                                                Chief Operating Officer, BAECCA The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has announced the appointment of renowned Public-Private Partnership and infrastructure specialist, Dr. Emmanuel Onwodi, as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its executive leadership as it advances the development and management of the critical Benin-Asaba highway corridor. Onwodi, a chartered accountant, infrastructure finance specialist and former senior official of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), brings more than 25 years of professional experience covering infrastructure development, concession management, project finance, risk management, transport and logistics. In his n...
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FIDELITY PROMOTES 13% OF IT'S WORKFORCE….. REINFORCES PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN CULTURE

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  *Fidelity Promotes 13% of its Workforce* *….. Reinforces Performance-Driven Culture* Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the promotion of 433 employees through its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise. Approximately 13 per cent of the Bank’s workforce benefited from the exercise, reflecting a steady increase from the 12 per cent and 11 per cent recorded in 2025 and 2024, when 376 and 337 employees were promoted, respectively. The initiative reflects the Bank's unwavering commitment to recognizing excellence, rewarding outstanding performance, and fostering a high-performance culture across the organization.  Nneka Onyeali Ikpe                                              Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer  Fidelity Bank Plc Since assuming office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nneka Onyeali Ikpe ...
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