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UNION BANK'S ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES CAMPAIGN WINS BRONZE AT THE 2026 PITCHER AWARDS

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  Press Release  Union Bank's Endless Possibilities Campaign Wins Bronze at the 2026 Pitcher Awards Union Bank of Nigeria's Endless Possibilities campaign has won Bronze in the Heritage category at the 2026 Pitcher Awards, one of Africa's foremost platforms for creative excellence.    The   campaign   was   also   shortlisted   in   the   Craft   category   for   Film   Craft,   a recognition of the artistry and technical quality behind the work. These recognitions were awarded following adjudication alongside qualifying entries from across the African continent. The Heritage win carries a particular resonance. It recognises the bank’s ability to honour its rich heritage while maintaining relevance with contemporary audiences. For more than a century, Union Bank has been woven into the fabric of Nigeria's economic and social progress, and Endless Po...
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FIDELITY BANK TO DRIVE SME GROWTH WITH QUARTERLY BUSINESS FORUM

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  Fidelity Bank to Drive SME Growth with Quarterly Business Forum Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to launch a strategic engagement platform aimed at promoting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises across Nigeria. Known as the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum, the initiative is designed to bring together SME business leaders, founders, policymakers and industry experts to discuss business opportunities, economic trends, innovation and sustainable growth strategies. Ugochi Osinigwe                                                    Divisional Head, Small & Medium-scale Enterprises, Fidelity Bank Plc  Speaking on the initiative, Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the forum reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering a wide range of initiati...
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FIDBANK UK BROADENS INVESTMENT PATHWAYS FOR NIGERIANS INTO THE UK MARKET

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  FidBank UK Broadens Investment Pathways for Nigerians into the UK Market Photo caption:                                                      L – R: The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FidBank UK Ltd, Mr. Johnson Ememandu; Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter; and Chairman, FidBank UK Ltd and Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; at the FidBank UK Ltd exclusive product showcase held at the British Deputy High Commissioner’s residence in Lagos recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individual...
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LAGOS PDP SUSPENDS BODE GEORGE, 23 OTHERS OVER ANTi- PARTY ACTIVITIES

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  Lagos PDP suspends Bode George, 23 others over anti- party activities The Disciplinary Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday suspended former Deputy National Chairman of the party,chief Olabode George, and 23 other members over what it described as anti- party activities.  Elder Kayode Ogunbiyi                                         Chairman, PDP Disciplinary Committee  The disciplinary committee in a statement signed by its chairman, Elder Kayode Ogunbiyi,and the secretary,Barrister Desmond Agbo respectively, said the decision became imperative as the party could no longer tolerate conducts that are likely to cause dis affection among members of the party. The decision to suspend George and other erring members was contained in the resolution of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026,where various petitions were pre...
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FAKE NEWS: WAEC DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR WASSCE FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES 2026: WAEC

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                                                                      DISCLAIMER FAKE LETTER CIRCULATING ON THE DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR WASSCE FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2026 The attention of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has been drawn to a fraudulent letter making the rounds in the media space. The fabricated letter, dated May 27, 2026, bears the reference number L/SED/12/DIST/VOL. 4/460 and is addressed to "The Proprietor/Principal of schools. The forged document falsely claims that the Council has finalized plans for a "comprehensive deployment" of personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to all WAEC examination centers across Nigeria, effective June 1, 2026. The letter also features a forged signature of the Senior Deputy...
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FIDELITY BANK GROWS GROSS EARNINGS BY 38% TO N434.95b IN Q1

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  Fidelity Bank grows gross earnings by 38% to N434.95b in Q1 Fidelity Bank Plc recorded 37.9 per cent growth in gross earnings to N434.95 billion in first quarter 2026 as the international commercial bank continued to expand its core banking market share. Interim report and accounts of Fidelity Bank for the three months ended March 31, 2026 released at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed that gross earnings rose from N315.42 billion in first quarter 20025 to N434.95 billion in first quarter 2026, representing an increase of 37.9 per cent. The top-line performance was driven by impressive growth in the bank’s core business operations with interest incomes rising by 22.8 per cent to N314.48 billion in first quarter 2026 as against N256.10 billion in first quarter 2025.  With net interest income at N180.97 billion, the bank closed the period with profit before tax of N92.48 billion. After taxes, net profit stood at N74.47 billion for the three-month period. Earnings per share rem...
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STEWARDSHIP, NOT SEIZURE: WHAT THE UNION BANK CASE IS REALLY ABOUT

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Stewardship, Not Seizure: What the Union Bank Case Is Really About There is a particular genre of financial commentary that mistakes legal process fora factual verdict. A court delivers a first-instance ruling, procedural questions are raised, and before the ink is dry on the appeal filing, the narrative has already hardened: the regulator overreached, investor confidence is shattered, andNigeria’s financial governance is on trial before the world. Much of the commentary currently circulating about Union Bank of Nigeria belongs to that genre. It is not without merit on certain procedural questions. But it is, at its core, incomplete — and incompleteness in financial journalism carries costs that run well beyond the column. Tunde Lemon                                                          Former Chairman, Titan Trust Bank The Acquisition That...
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