Brand & Business

Iconic Encounter: Music Superstar Davido Meets Wema Bank’s New MD/CEO

– Davido (4th from left) Moruf Oseni, MD CEO Wema Bank (4th from right) at the meeting  In what will be recorded as a historic occasion in the worlds of entertainment and finance, globally acclaimed Nigerian music artist, Davido met with Wema Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Moruf Oseni, to explore opportunities for collaboration and transformation between the finance and entertainment industries. The… []

Children’s Day: Polaris Bank Urges Parents To Teach Their Kid’s Savings Culture

As the world commemorates 2023 children’s’ day celebration, Polaris Bank has urged parents to imbibe in their kids, the art of saving by opening Polaris Rainbow Account. To encourage savings amongst kiddies, Polaris Bank offers its customers a specialized savings account, Polaris Rainbow Account, for kids between zero and 12 years. The account is part of a range of products designed by the Bank to… []

Shareholders Applaud Fidelity Bank For Exceptional Performance In 2022 FY

Shareholders of leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, have commended the board and management of the bank for delivering an exceptional performance in FY 2022. This was made known at the bank’s 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Speaking at the AGM, the Chairman Emeritus of the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), Sir Sunny Nwosu applauded the bank’s… []

Buhari, Emefiele, Sanwo-Olu, Others Hail Dangote As New Refinery Promises To Generate $21billion, Employ Over 100,000 Youths

– President Buhari and other eminent Nigerians at the commissioning of Dangote Refinery  Amid encomium from eminent personalities, which included President Mohammadu Buhari and five other African heads of state, President of the pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote disclosed yesterday that the newly commissioned 650,000pbd refinery would employ over 100,000 Nigerians youths as well as generate over $21 billion, therefore saving the… []

Wema Bank Employees Donate chairs, tables to Isale Eko Grammar School

L-R: Dr. Mukaila Olatoye Principal, Isale Eko Senior Grammar School; Head, Credit Risk Management, Wema Bank, Uchenna Obazeh; Principal, Isale Eko Junior Grammar School, Mr. Apotisike Francis, during the donation of chairs and tables to Isale Eko Grammar School by the bank recently. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution known for its dedication to social responsibility, marked a momentous occasion today as it made a… []

Polaris Bank Lifts Female-Owned Businesses with N1bn Loans

In a move towards fostering gender equality, inclusiveness and economic empowerment, Polaris Bank has announced the disbursement of business support loans to female-owned businesses in the first quarter of 2023. This is part of the Bank’s commitment to supporting women and female-owned businesses through the provision of soft loans. According to the Bank, the disbursement of the loans which impacted close to 20,000 beneficiaries across… []

Polaris Bank Excites Affluent Customers with New Product, Offers Free VISA Signature Card

Polaris Select Plus Account is offering its current and prospective customers a range of exclusive lifestyle and banking benefits, especially for those who value comfort and luxury. One of the product’s key benefits is the free VISA Signature Card, which provides premium travel and lifestyle and a wide range of exclusive rewards and benefits. With a VISA Signature Card, one can enjoy a world of… []

Wema Bank Launches SME Business School 5.0

Wema Bank, the leading innovative bank in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its flagship capacity-building programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria – the Wema SME Business School 5.0. The programme aims to equip SME business owners and entrepreneurs in Nigeria with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in business. The Wema SME Business School 5.0, the fifth edition of the… []

Fidelity Bank CEO Bags Champion Newspapers’ Banker Of The Year Award

– Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank PLC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank PLC, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has received yet another recognition as she bagged the award of the Banker of the Year 2022 at the Champion Newspapers’ Awards of the Year 2022. Held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday, 12 May 2023, the well-attended event featured top players in… []

GTCO Shareholders Endorse N91.24bn Total Dividend Payout For 2022

L-R:      Mrs. Cathy Echeozo, Non-Executive Director;  Mr. Segun Agbaje, Group CEO and Mr. Erhi Obebeduo, Company Secretary all of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc at the Group’s 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos.  Shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc, have endorsed the payment of a total dividend of N91.236 billion, representing N3.10 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2022…. []

Sterling One Foundation Supports Community Pot Initiative Towards Achievement of Global Goals Two and Three

– Community Pot Team Lead, Mrs. Kemi Jeje handing over packs of the social impact initiative’s organic protein meals to a beneficiary As the world continues to work towards zero hunger, good health, and well-being, the Sterling One Foundation has thrown its weight behind Community Pot, a social impact project focused on tackling infant malnutrition by providing healthy and sustainable diets. The project, which aims… []

Wema Bank Unveils Latest Brand Jingle For ALAT By Wema

L-R: Sounds of ALAT Judges, Cobhams Asuquo, Alpha Ojini, MD/CEO, Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, Sounds of ALAT, Judge,Omawumi Megbele,Event Host,Tobi Bakre; Head, Brand and Marketing Communications, Wema Bank, Mabel Adeteye; at the bank’s anniversary party held at Harbour Point, Lagos. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, has unveiled the latest brand jingle for its digital banking application, ALAT by Wema which is set to become… []

Polaris Bank DigiCorper Training Programme: 5,000 Corps Members Set to Graduate 

Fresh graduates serving under the National Youth Service Scheme ( NYSC) across 12 States have commended Polaris Bank for enhancing their digital literacy skills and preparing them for the emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s digital economy. Polaris Bank, in partnership with the NYSC and NerdzFactory, had in November 2022 commenced a high-impact capacity-building workshop on digital skills targeted at 5,000 National Youth Service Corps members across… []

Wema Bank Announces Top 3 Contestants in Sounds of ALAT Competition

L-R: Sounds of ALAT Judges, Alpha Ojini, Cobhams Asuquo, Head, Brand and Marketing Communications, Wema Bank, Mabel Adeteye; MD/CEO, Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, Sounds of ALAT, Judge Omawuni Megbele, Executive Director, Retail and Digital Business Directorate, Wema Bank, Tunde Mabawonku and Sounds of ALAT, Judge DJ Sose at the unveiling of the Top 3 participants of the Sounds of ALAT competition, held at Wema Bank… []

Sterling Bank’s Spectacular 2022 Crowned With 29% Net Profit Growth

One of Africa’s fastest growing companies and Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, Sterling Bank, has reported a growth of 28.5 percent in its profit after tax for 2022. The bank’s profits grew to N 19.3 billion for the year ended 31 December 2022 in comparison to N15 billion as reported by the bank for the end of the 2021 financial year. This was contained in the… []

Wema Bank Launches Upgraded ALAT for Business Digital Banking App.

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, has launched the upgraded version of its corporate digital banking application, ALAT for Business 2.0. The launch took place on May 3rd, 2023, during the bank’s Digital Week activities themed “Changing The Digital Dynamics In Nigeria” in celebration of the bank’s anniversary. During the virtual event, Samuel Robson, the Product Owner, expressed his excitement to announce the launch of… []

Wema Bank Floats ALAT Alumni Community

Wema Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has announced the launch of the ALAT Alumni community, virtual community exclusively designed for former employees of the bank. The announcement was made during a virtual launch session on May 1st, which had over 350 former employees in attendance. The platform provides former employees with a platform to connect, network, and grow both personally and professionally. Members… []

Zenith Bank Fetes Shareholders With Unprecedented Dividend Payout Of N100.47 Billion

Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR, flanked by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu (Left) and the Company Secretary, Mr. Micheal Otu (Right) during the bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually from the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, yesterday. At the 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Zenith Bank Plc, held virtually from the… []

Wema Bank Collaborates With Karis And Eleos Hope Foundation To Commemorate World Malaria Day 2023

– Moruf Oseni, MD/CEO Wema Bank The World Health Organization reports that the highest incidents of malaria outbreaks and deaths are recorded in Africa with over 234 million cases and more than 593,000 deaths in 2021 alone. The report further states that nearly 80% of malaria deaths in the African Region in 2021 were among children under the age of 5. This has led to… []

World Earth Day 2023: Renowned Environmentalist, Desmond Majekodumi Commends Unity Bank’s Sustainability Strides

Unity Bank Plc has received commendation from one of Nigeria’s foremost environmentalists, Mr. Desmond Majekodunmi for its consistent environmental sustainability initiatives and programmes aimed at protecting the planet earth. Mr. Majekodunmi, who is the founder of Lufasi Nature Park, Lagos – Nigeria’s only urban forest reserve – gave the commendation at the Bank’s Beach Cleaning and Tree Planting exercise held to commemorate the World Earth… []