Aged, Children, Vulnerable Benefit from UBA Foundation’s Charity Outreach in Lagos

In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach program.       The Foundation visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village, in Lagos, where the elderly, children, and vulnerable …

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FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)

FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, CAFS 2025 was a landmark event that united fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors from Africa and Canada to explore scalable digital solutions, encourage investment, …

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‎Pension Payments cannot Sustain a Retiree in Nigeria: Leadway Financial Advisor Declares

One of Leadway Assurance Financial Advisor, Mr Ojo Stephen Olumide has categorically said that reliance on Pension payments after retirement cannot sustain a retiree in Nigeria coupled with increasing inflation rate and unforseen contingencies. Furthermore, a proper investment plan is needed for each family with respect to planning towards projects, comfortable retirement, family welfare and kids education. ‎ ‎In a …

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‎Heirs Insurance Launches Inaugural Creators Fellowship, Partners with Influencers to Drive Insurance Literacy 

As part of its bold plan to simplify insurance education and boost insurance literacy, Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has announced the first cohort of its inaugural Creators Fellowship.  ‎ ‎The first-of-its-kind social impact initiative was created to drive insurance education and financial literacy across Nigeria. ‎The cohort features two outstanding digital storytellers who will serve as Heirs …

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Meet A Trailblazer In Corporate Leadership: The Outstanding Journey Of Funmilayo Omotola Sampson

Mrs. Funmilayo Omotola Sampson (BTEC, HNC, CHWN, BA), a paragon of sophistication and poise, is a distinguished Nigerian leader and philanthropist whose career exemplifies unwavering commitment to educational excellence, professional growth, and community service. She was born in Ibadan as a daughter of Offa in Kwara State.Mrs. Funmilayo Omotola Sampson embodies an unwavering dedication, unshakeable resilience, and pioneering leadership that …

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Wema Bank Releases unaudited results for H1 2025, Profit Before Tax climbs 231% to N101.2billion

Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most resilient and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has released its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year period ended June 30, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX).  On track to set an unprecedented benchmark, Wema Bank’s H1 2025 Unaudited Financial Results reported remarkable financial upturns including a Profit …

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FirstBank retains top spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG at 2025 EUROMONEY Awards 

FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, affirming its leadership in sustainable finance and responsible banking across Nigeria. The Euromoney Awards …

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Zenith Bank named Best Bank at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025

Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products …

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FirstBank marks significant milestone: ₦1 trillion in instant digital loan disbursements 

FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. Since its inaugural digital loan in August 2019, FirstBank has developed an unconventional and robust …

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Wema Bank’s Digital Bank, ALAT, Emerges Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025

In recognition of its position as a digital pioneer in the African banking landscape, Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, a trailblazing digital platform pioneered by Nigeria’s oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, Wema Bank, has been awarded Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards 2025. Euromoney is a leading provider of competitive intelligence and benchmarking insight for the …

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