Polaris Bank Wins SERAS Award, Africa’s prestigious Sustainability/CSR recognition

Polaris Bank over the weekend, added yet another feather to its cap by winning Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), Africa’s most renowned and prestigious Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) recognition, for its consistent and impactful critical community interventions across Nigeria over the years. At the 18th edition of the SERAS Awards, held at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, recognition came …

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Committee of Banks in Nigeria Donates Multimillion Naira Relief Materials to Jigawa Flood Victims

The Committee of Banks in Nigeria on Thursday lifted the victims of the recent flooding in some parts of Jigawa State with a solidarity visit to Dutse, the state capital, during which they made donation of assorted items of relief materials to the State Government as part of their own contribution to alleviate the plight of those impacted by the …

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FirstBank kicks off DecemberIsAVybe 2024 with Kenny Blaq’s ‘Reckless’ musicomedy

By Bolaji Israel     December marks a special time in Nigeria, a moment when people take a break from their hectic year to unwind, celebrate, and create lasting memories with loved ones. The month is filled with vibrant arts and entertainment, including plays, musical concerts, festivals, operas, fashion shows, poetry, and various performance arts. As the month unfolds, the atmosphere …

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FirstBank Corrects Misleading Information Regarding Fraud Allegations

The management of Nigeria’s number one financial institution, FirstBank Plc, have reacted to a recent publication by Tech Cabal containing allegations of fraud involving our institution.   “We wish to categorically state that the story is entirely unfounded and not supported by any factual evidence,” FirstBank said.   About FirstBank First Bank of Nigeria Limited “FirstBank”, established in 1894, is …

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Polaris Bank receives sectoral recognition at 2024 NECA Employers’ Excellence Awards

Polaris Bank has achieved yet another milestone by emerging as the Sectoral Winner in the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Sector category at the 2024 NECA Annual Employers’ Excellence Awards. The Bank received the sectoral recognition for its innovative HR practice at the NECA’s Excellence Awards, (the 4th edition) which held recently at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja. The recognition …

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Zenith Bank wins coveted Bank of the Year award in the Banker Awards 2024

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award, which was announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, during the awards ceremony held in London on December 4, 2024, is in recognition of the bank’s strong management, sound business model and strategy, and approach …

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Polaris Bank Partners Amtis Skills Place to Empower Young, Next Generation Designers

In its determination to produce the next generation of young designers who will go on to capture the imagination of the world in fashion, Polaris Bank partnered, with Amtis Skills Place, a body dedicated to producing contemporary vocational skills to young Nigerians to identify, train and mentor young designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition. Since its inception in 2015, …

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Wema Bank Emerges Overall Winner for the Third Time at Nigeria Bankers Game 2024

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2024 Grand Finale. This remarkable achievement marks the bank’s third consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event. With an impressive tally of 10 gold medals. Wema Bank clinched …

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Zenith Bank opens Paris branch, expands global footprints

Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its global footprints with the opening of Zenith Bank (UK), Paris Branch. The official commissioning, which took place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 21 Rue de la paix, Paris, France was performed by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.   The opening of Zenith Bank, Paris, …

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Wema Bank awards N145 million to Seven Outstanding Innovators At The Hackaholics 5.0 Grand Finale

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has successfully concluded the 5th edition of its Hackaholics initiative, a premier ideathon designed to empower and support the nation’s brightest tech innovators. The grand finale, which took place recently in Lagos, witnessed a remarkable showcase of ingenuity and problem-solving prowess, culminating in seven startups …

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