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  Fidelity Bank Champions Growth of Africa’s Creative Economy at CANEX WKND 2026 Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has reinforced its commitment to Africa’s growing creative economy as an Official Trade Partner at CANEX WKND 2026, held from 5 to 8 November 2026 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos. The four-day event brought together creative entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and other stakeholders to explore opportunities across Africa’s rapidly evolving creative industries. The bank’s participation demonstrated the importance of connecting creative talent with finance, business infrastructure, digital solutions and access to local and international markets. Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe                                      Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc,  Speaking to journalists at the event, the Managing ...

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2026 *COURT OF APPEAL DISMISSES SUIT AGAINST BAMOFIN LADIPO JOHNSON’S CANDIDACY*  The Campaign Organisation of Bamofin Ladipo Johnson, the Senatorial Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Lagos Central Senatorial District, celebrates a decisive victory today at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. In a ruling delivered during a special sitting by Panel 1 in Appeal *No. CA/LAG/CV/1251/2026 (Hon. Babasola Oludolapo Senbanjo v. Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) & 2 Ors)*, the appellate court dismissed the appeal challenging the candidacy and victory of Bamofin Ladipo Johnson.  In its judgment, the Court of Appeal noted that following the dismissal of the appellant’s application for an extension of time in the time-bound pre-election matter, there was no appellant's brief before the court and the allotted time to file one had elapsed. Consequently, invoking Order 19, Rule 10(2) of the Court of Appeal Rules...

  Thursday 12th November 2026 TO PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TAKE ME TO COURT FOR CRITICIZING PRESIDENT  TINUBU AND INEC CHAIRMAN AMUPITAN.  Some people like Mr Oluremi Omowaiye, a government employee accused me of behaving like a citizen in a Banana Republic for criticizing the President and his boot licking INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan. In my opinion, it is those who think I am wrong in exposing corruption, who by their refusal to condemn bad government are in fact aiding the process which may degrade Nigeria into  the status of a Failed State ; that is to say a 'Banana Republic ' Nigeria is a democratic country with laws. Under the Freedom of speech Act, citizens are free to speak out against bad governance and bad government officials. It is in a Banana Republic that a citizen can be jailed for criticizing a public figure, not in a functioning democracy.  Let me put it this way ; it is President Tinubu's  disastrous economic policies that  have reduced Nig...

  Press release  Polaris Bank Promotes Savings Culture Among Katsina Students Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting financial literacy and responsible money management among youths through its World Savings Day engagement in Katsina, an educational initiative designed to instill a savings culture and encourage financial discipline from an early age. The Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Mr. Kayode Lawal, reiterated the Bank's commitment to advancing financial inclusion through education and meaningful community engagement. Kayode Lawal                                                        Managing Director/CEO, Polaris Bank  He said: “At Polaris Bank, we recognise that building a financially responsible generation begins with education. Our engagement with students through initiatives such as World Savings Day ...

Press Release  Fidelity Bank Expands Access to Affordable Financing and Sustainable Business Growth for Abuja SMEs   R: Regional Bank Head, Abuja III, Martin Ayodele; Divisional Head, SME Banking, Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, North Directorate, Sufiyanu Garba; and Regional Bank Head, Abuja, Vanessa Mordi (all of Fidelity Bank Plc); at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum, held in Abuja recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through improved access to affordable financing, business advisory services and capacity-building initiatives.   The bank restated this commitment at the Abuja edition of its quarterly SME Business Forum, themed “Built to Compete: Positioning Abuja Businesses for Sustainable Growth”. The forum brought together entrepreneurs, industry stakeholders and regulatory representatives to address key issues affecting business...

  For Immediate Release November 2026 Union Bank and Nigerian Breweries Recognise Outstanding Educators and Commission Digital Learning Centre in Abuja Lagos, Nigeria – Union Bank of Nigeria has again demonstrated its longstanding commitment to improving educational outcomes for students, teachers, and young people in the communities it serves through its sponsorship of the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Award Grand Finale, held on Friday, 30 October 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Now in its third consecutive year as a partner of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition (MTOTY), which is in its 12th edition, the Bank joined the organisers, Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, and sector stakeholders to celebrate teaching excellence as the overall winner was announced. Ms Busayo Victoria Adeyemo of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, Lagos, was named Maltina Teacher of the Year 2026 from ten finalists selected out of more...

  Fidelity Bank, NCF Deepen Partnership on Environmental Sustainability at 20th Walk for Nature L-R: Staff of Fidelity Bank Plc at the 20th edition of “Walk for Nature”, organised by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in partnership with the Bank, at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos, recently.  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience through its support for environmental education and community-based conservation at the 20th edition of the Walk for Nature in Lagos. The bank reaffirmed this commitment at this year’s event, organised in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Lagos State Government, held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos. Dr Meksley Nwagboh                                         ...

  Fidelity Bank Deepens Creative Sector Support with CANEX WKND 2026 Partnership Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe                                              Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer Fidelity Bank Plc  Fidelity Bank Plc has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 edition of the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX WKND) as an Official Trade Partner, reinforcing its position as a leading supporter of Nigeria’s creative economy. The four-day event will hold from November 5 to 8, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, National Theatre Complex, Lagos. It will bring together creative entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and policymakers under the theme, “One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World.” At CANEX WKND, the Bank will showcase the Fidelity Creativerse under the theme, “Where Creativity Meets Business Opportunity”. Visitors ...

  Breaking: Panic in Kano as NNPP Drags INEC, 44 Others to Court Over Alleged Defection Of Lawmakers To Other Parties  The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alongside 45 others, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged defection of lawmakers elected on its platform in 2023 to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties  The suit, filed through the party's counsel, Lex Firma LP, seeks judicial interpretation and enforcement of constitutional provisions governing the defection of elected legislators from the political parties on whose platforms they secured their mandates. According to an affidavit filed in support of the originating summons, the NNPP is challenging the alleged defection of 45 lawmakers comprising members of the Kano State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives and Senators who were reportedly elected on its platform during the 2023 general elections...