• Bayo Adetu
• October 28, 2024
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Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail commercial bank, again at the weekend proved its digital dominance in the Nigerian banking industry, winning the most-coveted award as the best in digital banking and the entire ecosystem for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). At the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards (BAFI Awards), financial industry’s prestigious awards, Polaris Bank’s trailblazing digital …

• Bayo Adetu
• October 25, 2024
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Polaris Bank Limited, Nigeria’s leading digital retail commercial bank, has empowered more than 5,000 journalists across the country through its yearly media capacity building workshops in the last 10 years.   The 2024 edition of the media workshop, which held on Thursday in a hybrid format, focused on “Integrating AITools in Contemporary Media Practices for Innovation and Excellence.” Speaking at …

• Bayo Adetu
• October 25, 2024
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The management of Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, FirstBank, has assured customers of seamless banking operations. A statement from the bank reads: “We wish to address a misleading report circulating in the media regarding a system upgrade at FirstBank. “The message which was incorrectly interpreted and reported was sent to, and intended for our vendors only and focused on transitioning from …

• Bayo Adetu
• October 24, 2024
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Union Bank has set a new standard in Nigeria’s financial sector by offering unparalleled comprehensive maternity leave to support working mothers and an on-site crèche facility to support working parents, both male and female full-time employees. The new initiative includes an industry-leading five months of fully paid maternity leave, exclusive of the applicable annual leave, and an on-site crèche facility. …

• Bayo Adetu
• October 24, 2024
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As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles continue to gain traction globally, Nigerian businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of integrating sustainable practices into their operations. ESG has evolved from a trend to a strategic necessity for companies aiming to manage risks, meet regulatory requirements, and align with the expectations of investors and stakeholders. In response to this growing significance, …

• Bayo Adetu
• October 21, 2024
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As part of its ongoing commitment to continually empower the Nigerian media and enable it play the critical watchdog role in the society, Polaris Bank is organizing an open workshop for all classes of Journalist across the media spectrum as one of its critical CSR intervention meant to positively impact key stakeholders.  The 2024 media workshop with the theme: “Integrating …

• Bayo Adetu
• October 17, 2024
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In today’s world, financial literacy has become an essential life skill, particularly for the younger generation. Recognising this need, Wema Bank—Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT—proudly introduces the ALAT XPLORE App, Nigeria’s first licensed banking app specifically designed for teenagers aged 13 to 17. The ALAT Xplore App empowers young individuals to take …

• Bayo Adetu
• October 17, 2024
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Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The latest exercise took place at Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on October 14, 2024, following a similar event at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State just days …