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UBA clinches African technology award for digital banking excellence
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has won the African category of the 2026 Banker Technology Awards for its use of technology, digital payments, and artificial intelligence to improve banking services across Africa.
Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill To Protect Investors, Strengthen Digital Economy
The Senate has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation Bill, 2026 for second reading as part of efforts to establish a legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital asset operations in Nigeria.
World Environment Day: Agricultural Finance Key to Climate Resilience in Nigeria, Says Union Bank Executive
Lagos, Nigeria – As the world commemorates World Environment Day, Executive Director of Business Banking at Union Bank, Dr. Mannir U. Ringim, has called for greater investment in agriculture, arguing that financing farmers is one of the most effective climate actions Nigeria and West Africa can undertake.
Lagos Film Industry Booms As Government Issues Over 2,000 Filming Permits, Trains Over 10,000 Young Creatives
The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) says it has issued more than 2,000 filming permits to filmmakers and production companies in the last year, saying that the development reinforces Lagos’ dominance as Nigeria’s film production hub.
Marketers Raise Concerns Over Scarcity As Cooking Gas Hits ₦1,500/Kg
Gas marketers have raised concerns about the scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, and rising prices, which have risen to as high as ₦1,500 per kg from about ₦1,300 per kg, depending on the area.
FirstBank, Visa Unveil Naira Debit Card to Deepen Nigeria’s Cashless Economy
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has launched a new Naira Visa Debit Card in partnership with Visa to accelerate electronic payments and drive financial inclusion across Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery drags NNPC, Marketers to Court over Fuel Imports
Dangote Refinery has reopened its legal battle against fuel importation in Nigeria, filing a fresh suit seeking the cancellation of petrol import licences issued to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and several oil marketers.
Tinubu, Kagame Move to Strengthen Nigeria-Rwanda Ties Ahead of Africa CEO Forum
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda through renewed diplomatic and economic cooperation.
Fidelity Bank Liquidity Surpasses N1trn as Cash Holdings Jump 87%
Fidelity Bank recorded a significant improvement in its liquidity position in the 2025 financial year, with cash and cash equivalents rising by 87 percent to N1.32 trillion, driven by stronger cash buffers, increased deposit mobilisation, and growth in interest-earning assets.
Union Bank Wins ASBON Award for Outstanding SME Banking Initiatives
Union Bank of Nigeria has been honoured with the Best SME Growth Banking Initiatives Award 2025 by the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria at the Nigeria National SME Business Awards held in Lagos.