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ACCESS BANK UK POLO DAY DRIVES GLOBAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN

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Press Release  Access Bank UK Polo Day Drives Global Support for Education of Vulnerable Children London, United Kingdom – June 30, 2026: For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned itself as a platform designed to address that gap. Scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Windsor, the event will convene a global audience of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty, and high-net-worth individuals. While it remains one of the most anticipated fixtures on the social calendar, its focus is clear: to mobilise resources and partnerships that support education for vulnerable children. What sets the Polo Day apart is how it converts visibility into impact. The event brings together a network of influence and directs it towards practical outc...

FIDELITY BANK PARTNERS YEIDEP TO EMPOWER NIGERIAN STUDENTS

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Press Release  Fidelity Bank Partners YEIDEP to Empower Nigerian Students Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, support and opportunities required to build sustainable livelihoods. As part of the collaboration, Fidelity Bank is supporting the enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which aims to address youth unemployment, promote enterprise development and expand economic participation among Nigeria's growing youth population. The next phase of the initiative will take place at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where the institution has confirmed its readiness to host the enrolment exercise for students and youths across the Southeast region. According to ...

UNION BANK CALLS FOR COLLABORATIVE ADVOCACY AT NCF WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY SYMPOSIUM

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Press Release Union Bank Calls for Collaborative Advocacy at NCF World Environment Day Symposium L-R: Director, Communication, Policy and Advocacy, Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Mr. Kunle Olawoyin; Conservation Educator, National Park Service, Mrs. Ilesanmi Zuliat Hussain; Director, Business Development and Partnership, NCF, Mr. Uchenna Achunine; Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko; Divisional Head, Corporate Affairs, FCMB, Mr. Diran Olojo; Director, Department of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mrs. Olabimpe Adenaike; and Partner, KENNA Legal Practitioners, Mr. Daze Nga at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation Symposium held on June 19, 2026 at the Lekki Conservation Centre, Lekki, Lagos for the commemoration of World Environment Day. Lagos, Nigeria – Union Bank, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a symposium...

DRUG ENLIGHTENMENT: CHIOMA AJUNWA FOUNDATION LEADS 2026 INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE & ILLICIT TRAFFICKING CAMPAIGN

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 Chioma Ajunwa Foundation Leads 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Campaign in Lagos The Chioma Ajunwa Foundation, in collaboration with the Chinese Consul General and the Chinese Community in Nigeria, hosted a major campaign conference yesterday at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, to mark the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event, which commenced at 10:00 a.m. prompt, brought together law enforcement officers, students, and public advocates to address one of Nigeria's most persistent social challenges. The campaign was chaired by Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, with the Consul General of the People's Republic of China serving as Special Guest of Honour. The Deputy Consul General of the German Embassy in Lagos also attended as a Guest of Honour. Royal Father of the Day was His Majesty Eze Christian Okechukwu, Eze Ndigbo I of Lagos State, while Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Mrs. Omo...

FIDELITY BANK WINS DBN AWARD FOR EXPANDING FIRST-TIME CREDIT ACCESS TO MSMEs

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  Press Release Fidelity Bank Wins DBN Award for Expanding First-time Credit Access to MSMEs L -R: Nneoma Onuoha, Acting Team Lead, Development Finance & Intervention Funds, Fidelity Bank Plc; Anthony Asonye, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Impact Credit Guarantee Limited (ICGL); Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking; Imaobong Nkanta, Product Manager, SME Banking; and Chiwuike Okere, Team Lead, SME Banking, (all of Fidelity Bank Plc); at the Development Bank of Nigeria Service Ambassadors Award which held recently in Lagos. Fidelity Bank Plc has again reinforced its leadership in small and medium-scale business banking as it emerged the winner of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassadors Award for the Highest Impact on MSMEs Accessing Credit for the First Time. The award recognises the Deposit Money Bank that has successfully onboarded previously unbanked or credit excluded Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises acr...

FIDELITY BANK EMPOWERS PLATEAU SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH SCHOOL PACKS DONATION

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Press Release  Fidelity Bank Empowers Plateau Schoolchildren with School Packs Donation Photo caption: L-R: Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Mr. Shunom Leo, Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank University of Jos Branch; Ms. Caroline Dafur, Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development; Hon. Sunday Amuna, Executive Chairman, Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Mr. Saje Joseph, Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, Plateau State Ministry of Education; and Mrs. Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) Back-to-School outreach in Plateau State recently. In a significant demonstration of its commitment to the development of education and community empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to school pupils in Plateau State. The intervention, which took place in Jos, saw ...

FIDELITY BANK EMPOWERS EXPORTERS TO UNLOCK AfCFTA OPPORTUNITIES WITH EMP 19

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Press Release  Fidelity Bank Empowers Exporters to Unlock AfCFTA Opportunities with EMP 19 Photo caption:                                                      L-R: Relationship Manager, Fidelity Bank Plc, Murtala Muhammed Road Branch, Kano, Victor Ngwu; Export Management Programme (EMP 19) participant, Abayomi Adewuyi; Facilitator, Gemma Ejiofor; Senior Fellow and Head, Department of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Mgt., Lagos Business School (LBS), Dr. Uche Attoh; Director, Export Management Programme, LBS, Prof. Frank Ojadi; and Team Lead, Export & Agriculture, Fidelity Bank Plc, Emmanuel Nwalor, during the closing ceremony of the 19th edition of the Fidelity Bank Export Management Programme (EMP 19) held recently at Lagos Business School, Lagos. Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria's economic dive...