Archives for January 6, 2026
Fidelity Bank Extends Support to Oluyole Cheshire Home in Ibadan
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community support through a charitable outreach to Oluyole…
Recapitalisation: FirstBank Meets ₦500bn Regulatory Requirement
...Shareholders commit to future injection of more capital to the Groups’ other subsidiaries BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank First HoldCo Plc has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First…
Leadway Assurance Commences Comprehensive Verification Exercise for African Alliance Annuitants
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Leadway Assurance Company Limited has officially commenced a comprehensive verification exercise for all African Alliance Annuitants following the successful takeover of the African Alliance Insurance Annuity portfolio.…
Why 2026 Must Be the Year Nigeria’s Economy Works for All
BLAISE UDUNZE As the new economic year begins in Nigeria, statements and policies emanating from government officials' corridors project cautious optimism. One of the official narratives that expresses renewal of…
Nigeria’s banks close 229 branches as POS transactions surge
Nigeria’s banking industry is witnessing a major shift from traditional branch banking to electronic platforms, with 229 physical bank branches shutting down in just one year as customers increasingly rely…
