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BANKING THE ECONOMY THAT ACTUALLY EXISTS

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  Banking the Economy That Actually Exists There is a version of the Nigerian economy that the banking sector has always served well. It is the economy of salaried professionals, corporate treasurers, documented collateral, and monthly pay cycles. It is the economy that fits neatly into conventional credit models, standard account structures, and the risk frameworks that Nigerian banking inherited from its colonial and post independence institutional architecture. That economy is real, and serving it matters. There is another version. It is the economy of the cooperative chairwoman in Ogun whose members pool contributions weekly. The textile trader in Balogun who turns inventory four times a month but has never had a formal credit history. The agro dealer in Kaduna whose working capital needs spike in planting season and collapse in the dry months. The artisan in Aba whose business has been profitable for fifteen years, but whose collateral is her workshop and her reputation. This ...
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FIDELITY BANK ADVOCATES FOR INMATES’ WELFARE WITH DONATION TO ENUGU CUSTODIAL CENTRE

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  Press Release   Fidelity Bank Advocates for Inmates’ welfare with donation to Enugu Custodial Centre Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food and essential items to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre.  The outreach was carried out by the newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 and executed under the bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform known as the Fidelity Helping Hands Project (FHHP). Through the FHHP, staff identify areas of critical interventions in their immediate communities, raise funds and then receive matching financial support from the bank’s management to execute the projects.  Items donated by the Legacy class include a range of food supplies such as garri, spaghetti, noodles, biscuits, milk, and other essential consumables aimed at supporting the welfare and living conditions of inmates at the facility.   Dr Meksley Nwagboh...
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WE ARE NOT PART OF ADC COALITION, NNPP TELLS ATIKU

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  Press Release  We're  not part of  ADC  coalition, NNPP tells Atiku  The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says it is not a member of the coalition group on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), faulting former vice president Atiku Abubakar on the claim.  In a statement on Thursday, NNPP National Secretary,  Mr Ogini Olaposi clarified that the party has no intention of joining or collapsing into the ADC. Ogini Olaposi                                                          National Secretary , NNPP        "We are so surprised that  Abubakar, a frontline presidential aspirant of the ADC  could make such an assertion, that NNPP is now in ADC.  Recall that Abubakar on a live television interview with Mr Charles Aniagolu of Arise television,  listed a...
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FIDELITY BANK EXTENDS “GIVE HER POWER” INITIATIVE TO OGUN STATE, EMPOWERS 100 WOMEN WITH VOCATIONAL TOOLS

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Press Release  Fidelity Bank Extends “Give Her Power” Initiative to Ogun State, Empowers 100 Women with Vocational Tools. In a bold demonstration of its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its recently launched “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun State, empowering 100 women with vocational tools designed to strengthen their economic independence and boost household income. The outreach is part of the Bank’s nationwide rollout of the initiative, which was unveiled earlier in March during the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with partner organisations to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day. The event, which held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, featured the distribution of 50 sewing machines and 50 grinding machines to women engaged in micro businesses across the state. It attracted market leaders, community stakeholders, and government officials, includin...
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POLARIS BANK CELEBRATES 58 NEW HIRES FROM ITS FLAGSHIP PGIT, PTIP AS CEO CHARGE THEM TO KEEP LEARNING, KEEP EVOLVING

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  *Polaris Bank celebrates 58 New Hires from its flagship PGIT, PTIP as CEO charge them to Keep Learning, Keep Evolving* *Lagos, Nigeria — April 8, 2026:* Polaris Bank has graduated 58 exceptional new hires from its flagship Polaris Graduate Intensive Training (PGIT) and Polaris Tech Ignite Programme (PTIP), reinforcing its commitment to building world-class talent in Nigeria. The ceremony, attended by senior leadership and invited guests, celebrated a highly selective cohort drawn from over 10,000 applicants - placing them among the top 0.58% who successfully made the cut. The milestone underscores the bank’s rigorous standards in identifying and grooming future leaders. Kayode Lawal                                                        Managing Director/CEO, Polaris Bank  Addressing the graduates, Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Kayode Lawal...
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NNPP CALLS OUT INEC IN RELATION TO DIS OBEDIENCE TO COURT VERDICT

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  13th April, 2026    The Chairman                                   Independent National Electoral   Commission, (INEC)                                     Office of the Hon. Chairman, INEC   Headquarters,  Abuja, Nigeria .  Attn: Director, Legal.  Dear Sir, RE: SUIT NO.: FCT/HC/CV/4800/25 – REQUEST FOR MEETING BETWEEN OFFICIALS OF THE NEW NIGERIA PEOPLES PARTY (NNPP) AND THE COMMISSION We refer to our letter dated 24th March 2026 on the above subject, wherein we conveyed the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory delivered on 17th March 2026 and formally demanded compliance therewith. Regrettably, despite the clear and unambiguous orders of the Court mandating compliance within 72 hours, more than three (3) weeks have elapsed wi...
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FIDELITY BANK TAKES LEAD IN BANKING RE CAPITALISATION DRIVE

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Press Release  Fidelity Bank Takes Lead in Banking Re capitalisation Drive As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) re capitalisation exercise came to an end March 31, 2026,  most banks operating in the country rose to the challenge and met the requirement ahead of time. However, Fidelity Bank’s proactive approach paid off, and it continued to demonstrate its commitment to growth and innovation. In a remarkable display of investor confidence, Fidelity Bank opened and concluded a private placement in just one day on December 31, 2025. Leading institutions, including AFREXIM Bank and its subsidiaries, invested in the bank, showcasing their faith in Fidelity’s vision and leadership. With the CBN’s verification process complete, Fidelity Bank’s capital base now exceeds the required N500 billion threshold. This milestone positions the bank to expand its footprint, drive growth, and deliver returns to investors.  Market analysts stated that  the successful completion of the ...
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