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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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GT Bank: From system upgrade to “heart attack”

The plethora of Nigerian patrons who entrusted their financial well-being to the Guaranteed Trust Bank (GTBank) has continued to experience unrelenting frustration and disillusionment due to the constant failure of transactions. The genesis of this predicament can be traced back to the period after the bank’s announcement regarding a forthcoming system upgrade, slated to occur between Friday, the 11th of …

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Wema Bank Unveils Top 35 Innovators Advancing to the Grand Finale Pitch of Hackaholics 5.0

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s innovative leader in banking and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has officially announced the 35 exceptional teams advancing to the grand finale pitch of Hackaholics 5.0. The grand finale pitch is set to hold on November 25, 2024, in Lagos, themed “Meta Idea: Catalyzing Africa’s Growth Through Innovation.” After a series of competitive pre-pitch …

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Lagos shines brighter as Zenith Bank lights up Ajose Adeogun Street for the yuletide season

In keeping with its acclaimed annual tradition, Zenith Bank once again set the stage for the Yuletide season with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, 23 November 2024. The Light-Up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON. The Light-Up ceremony is a …

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