Sterling Bank to give Nigerians ₦1Million Extra Every Month

Leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank has announced the introduction of AlwaysOn by Sterling, a bold new feature on its OneBank platform that will give eligible customers up to ₦1 million extra every month -even when their account balances are running low. Launched on Workers’ Day 2025, the initiative is part of an ongoing movement to …

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Wema Bank Celebrates 80 Years of Impact …Sets the stage for a future of more possibilities  

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially marked the incredible milestone of its 80th anniversary on Friday, May 2nd, 2025.   Celebrated as Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, Wema Bank was founded on May 2nd, 1945, as Agbonmagbe Bank Limited; an institution that has now evolved from a single-branch operation aimed …

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GTBank increases SMS transaction alert fee to ₦6

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a revision in its SMS transaction alert charges, with the fee increasing from ₦4 to ₦6 per message effective Thursday, May 1, 2025.   In a customer notice issued on Wednesday, the bank cited rising telecommunication service charges as the reason for the upward adjustment.   “This adjustment is due to a recent increase …

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Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with dividend payout of N195.67 billion, promises quantum leap in future dividends

Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, approved the proposed final dividend payment of NGN4.00 per share, bringing the total dividend for the 2024 financial year to NGN5.00 per share, with a total value of NGN195.67 billion. The Founder and Chairman of …

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Fidelity Bank’s FY 2024 Performance Praised by Shareholders

Shareholders of tier one lender, Fidelity Bank, have applauded the board and management of the bank for delivering an outstanding performance in FY 2024.   Speaking at the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the National Chairman of The Progressive Shareholders Association, Chief Boniface Okezie, praised the bank, saying, “This is a superlative …

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C-One To Acquire Bankly Microfinance Bank …to restore Stability, Accelerate Growth

C-One Ventures Platform (C-One) today announced it has entered into an agreement to invest and acquire the licences, technology and select assets of the Nigerian operations of Bankly -a licensed microfinance bank and fintech leader known for bridging financial access gaps across Nigeria’s informal economy.   The deal which is subject to regulatory approvals including from the Central Bank of …

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Sterling Bank Introduces Free Bus Rides for Nigerians …doubles down on its push for Free Bank Transfers

After sparking a national movement with its Zero Transfer Fees campaign, Sterling Bank has once again pushed the boundaries of what corporate citizenship can mean to everyday Nigerians. Last week, regular Lagosians stepping out after long workdays were met with an unexpected gift: Sterling OneBank-branded buses waiting to take them home, free of charge. Starting as a push against bank …

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Union Bank’s Edu360 Initiative Fuels Future Stars at Greensprings Football Academy

Union Bank has again demonstrated its commitment to youth development and quality education by sponsoring the 11th edition of the Greensprings Football Academy. The five-day training camp, held from April 13 to April 17, 2025, at the School’s Lekki campus, catered to children aged 5 to 17. Participants received expert coaching from top international coaches affiliated with the West Bromwich …

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