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  GMW PRESS RELEASE Polaris Bank Deepens Youth Financial Literacy Drive, Trains Students in Katsina Lagos, Nigeria — As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation, Polaris Bank Limited held an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The event, which took place on June 9, 2026, formed part of the Bank’s activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW). The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical insights into savings, budgeting, responsible spending, banking essentials, financial goal-setting, peer influence, and informed decision-making from an early age. It forms part of Polaris Bank’s sustained participation in Global Money Week, a global campaign that equips pupils and young people with knowledge on money management, savings, entrepreneurship,...

  Access Holdings reaffirms long-term value strategy at 4th AGM . Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2026: Access Holdings Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term value creation, financial resilience and disciplined growth, assuring shareholders that its strategic focus remains firmly on building a stronger and more sustainable institution despite a challenging operating environment. Speaking at the Group's 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said the true measure of a financial institution is not simply its ability to grow but its ability to do so profitably, sustainably and with discipline over time. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede                                      Chairman, Access Holdings He said the Group's 2025 performance reflected a deliberate strategy to strengthen its long-term fundamentals while maintaining solid financial results. Access Holdings reporte...

PRESS RELEASE  Fidelity Bank Reaffirms Support for MSMEs, Drives Growth Agenda at SME Forum Photo caption: L-R: Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; and Representative of the President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) and Chairman of SMEs and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Trade Group, Mr. Jack Daboikiabo; at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted partner beyond traditional banking and financing. Pamela Shodipo                                        ...

  WAEC WARNS SCHOOLS AND SUPERVISORS AGAINST EXTORTION OF CANDIDATES  The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has received alarming reports of supervisors and some schools extorting candidates under various pretexts, including transportation of scripts, welfare packages, and unauthorized “cooperation” fees. WAEC has also noted cases where schools demand payment for KAPEK calculators already provided by the Council at no cost to candidates.  WAEC condemns these practices as illegal, unethical, and a direct threat to the integrity of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).  The Council hereby directs all school proprietors, principals, supervisors, and invigilators to comply with the following:   No collection of money from candidates or parents for any examination official.   Immediate reporting of any extortion attempt to the Zonal Coordinator/Branch Controller or via: publicaffairs@waec.org.ng and hnowaeclagos@yahoo.co.uk....

                                                                              PRESS RELEASE RE: DELAYED CONDUCT OF MATHEMATICS AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PAPERS IN THE ONGOING WASSCE FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2026 IN SOME CENTRES The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has received with deep concern the reports concerning the delayed conduct of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in some centres.  Upon receipt of the reports, preliminary investigations immediately commenced to ascertain the cause(s) in order to address them and forestall a recurrence for the rest of the duration of the examination. It is therefore necessary to inform our valued Stakeholders of our findings and the steps taken so far to ensure that the incident of delayed conduct does not occur ...

Lagos, Nigeria – June 8, 2026  Union Bank Backs Nigerian Teachers as Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition Marks 12th Edition Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition (MTOTY), held today in Lagos. Now in its third consecutive year as a partner, the Bank joined organisers Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, alongside educators and sector stakeholders, for a panel session on how educational support can enhance learning outcomes for teachers and students. Speaking on behalf of Union Bank, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Olufunmilola Aluko, positioned education as central to the Bank's purpose rather than a peripheral cause. "At Union Bank, we believe education is not a social obligation. It is a strategic investment," she said. "A nation that does not invest in its teachers and its learners...