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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...

  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...

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...

  *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...

  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...

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 ...

  BREAKING NEWS  We keep our eyes on the ball-- NNPP  Henceforth the national, zonal, state and local council executive of our great party are being advised to setup media team in their respective unit to advertise our party  Propaganda is 90% of war and indeed we have been at war with Kwankwaso and his unemployed characters for the past three years  The media team should showcase our party activities in their various units and locations. With social media every one is now a journalist or reporter, and so do not bother about finances. Share your activities in the social media and invite responsible partners to join us for a new Nigeria. At each moment, occasions and activities you must be flying the flag of nnpp, it is easily visible to the public in the social media space, let stakeholders and intending members know that we exist. Note that Kwankwaso is saying that without him that nnpp can not go anywhere, he has succeeded in challenging all of us but he is no...

  *Please be careful, there’s a WhatsApp scam going around* Scammers are currently impersonating Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, to trick people into fake investment schemes. They’ve created a WhatsApp group called *“Value Focus Club 60”* using this number: *+234 915 708 8290*, and even used his picture to make it look real. *Important things to know*: • The Chairman is NOT on WhatsApp running any investment group • Access Holdings does NOT offer investment advice via WhatsApp • Any message claiming otherwise is 100% fake A whistleblower actually spotted this and raised the alarm, so please don’t ignore this. *What you should do*: • Don’t join the group or engage them • Don’t share your personal or banking details • Block and report the number on WhatsApp • Let others know so they don’t fall victim The company is already working to shut it down, but awareness is key. Please share this with your contacts, someone you know could be targeted....

Pdp inaugural Southwest Executive meeting for Repositioning, Strengthening Collaboration, Consolidating gains and Re building Structures  In Lagos, Nigeria during the week, the Pdp Southwest zone held its inaugural Southwest Executive meeting just after it's National convention that cushioned in the leadership of Abdulraman Mohammed as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. The inuguration which saw the Zonal Vice Chairman Southwest PDP, Engr. Adedeji Doherty piloting the meeting, also witnessed Statutory members of the executive committee as well as elected state party Chairmen in attendance. The bid to strengthen collaboration and align with the National leadership was a major focus as the Vice Chairman who noted that as the recent tubulance of leadership that rocked the party has been put to rest, the need to find out and feel the pulse of the various states, will aid to have an insight into what the Pdp needs to do as a political party to actualize the vision of...

 BREAKING NEWS  ADC PROBLEM IS MEMBERSHIP OF KWANKWASO AND HIS KWANKWASIYA MOVEMENT.  IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH APC. GOD IS ANGRY WITH ADC FOR ACCEPTING KWANKWASO AFTER CHANGING NNPP LOGO ILLEGALLY AND WITHOUT GOD'S REPRESENTATIVES CONSENT  NNPP IS A SISTER POLITICAL PARTY TO ADC, AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL TELL ADC TO EXPEL KWANKWASO AND ADVISE HIM AND BUBA GALADIMA TO APOLOGISE TO THE OWNERS OF NNPP AND LIVING GOD  PEACE SHALL RETURN GOING FORWARD BUT IF THEY THINK THAT NNPP AND PDP ARE THESAME, WHEREVER THEY GO SHALL NOT KNOW PEACE  SPONSORING PRINCE ONU NWEZE, DIPO OLAYOKU AND LADIPO JOHNSON AS LITIGANTS TO DISTRACT NNPP SHALL BE A BAD DEAL BEFORE GOD NO BODY EITHER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR POLITICAL PARTY SHOULD SUPPORT EVIL AGAINST ANY BODY ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO WERE NICE TO YOU  ADC PLEASE TAKE NOTE  Signed  NNPP HQRS ABUJA NIGERIA 2026

  PRESS RELEASE Polaris Bank Drives Youth Financial Literacy Through Global Money Week 2026 As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future and equip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly becoming a life skill, not just a nice-to-have. It is against this backdrop that Polaris Bank is participating in this year’s Global Money Week (GMW), a global financial awareness campaign which kicked off from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Global Money Week is an annual initiative led by Child and Youth Finance International in collaboration with key stakeholders, including financial service providers and government institutions, to inspire children and young people to learn about money management, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship....

  Press Release  Sterling Bank Deepens Commitment to Women Entrepreneurs with OneWoman Financing Dialogue   From L-R:                                                    Akporee Idenedo, Divisional Head, Commercial Banking, Sterling Bank; Ezinne Nwokafor, Head, OneWoman Initiative, Sterling Bank; Thelma Luke Nwoye, Group Head, Business Finance, Sterling Bank; 'Solape Akinpelu, CEO/Founder,  HerVest; Edward Ogunmekan, Chief Growth Officer, Sterling Bank at the OneWoman Gender Lens Breakfast Dialogue held at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi recently. Lagos, Nigeria – Sterling Bank, through its women focused initiative, OneWoman, convened a powerful gathering of women entrepreneurs, development finance institutions, ecosystem leaders, and business stakeholders at the Funding Her Future Breakfast Dialogue in Lagos. The session brought together ...