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Polaris Bank Strengthens Legacy of Excellence with Major Renovation of Historic Faculty Building at University of Ibadan
Lagos, Nigeria – March 26, 2026 — In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to deepening educational advancement and human capital development in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, has made significant funds available towards the full renovation of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences Building at the prestigious University of Ibadan.
Sterling Bank Charts Way Forward for Nigeria’s Transport, Logistics Sector
Lagos, Nigeria, Industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and innovators convened in Lagos today for the inaugural Nigeria Transport & Logistics Summit (NTLS) 2026, hosted by Sterling Bank at Eko Hotel & Suites, to forge actionable strategies for building a faster, more connected Nigeria through transport, mobility, and logistics.
Polaris Bank Advances Gender Equity as Strategic Growth Driver at IWD 2026
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity as a core business and growth strategy, using its 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration to highlight ongoing investments in women’s empowerment, financial inclusion, and leadership development.
Ojodu LCDA launches “OjoduWorks” APP to boost local economy and connect community
Ojodu LCDA has officially unveiled its cutting-edge digital platform, OjoduWorks MobileApp, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering residents, promoting local businesses, and strengthening the council’s economic ecosystem.
NICA Confers Fellowship on Polaris, Union Bank CEOs, Other Financial Sector Leaders
The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Mr. Kayode Lawal, alongside other distinguished figures in Nigeria’s financial and corporate sectors.
Court Sentences Former NEXIM MD Robert Orya to 490 Years’ Imprisonment Over ₦2.4bn Fraud
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced a former Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Robert Orya, to a cumulative 490 years’ imprisonment following his conviction in a ₦2.4 billion fraud case.
Tinubu Presents ₦58.18trn 2026 Budget to National Assembly, Targets Growth, Jobs, Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented a proposed ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, pledging stricter fiscal discipline, deeper economic reforms and a renewed focus on security, jobs and human capital development.
Faleke Empowers 795 Constituents with Skills Training, Cash Grants, Work Tools
Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, the ranking lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, has empowered no fewer than 795 constituents through a series of skills acquisition, sensitisation and economic support programmes held between December 13 and 18, 2025.
APC Formally Registers Gov Fubara As Party Member
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has been formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after receiving his party membership card at Government House, Port Harcourt.
Fidelity Bank Receives Customs Service Award for Pioneering Role in UCMS Implementation
Fidelity Bank’s leadership in digital innovation and public sector collaboration has once again been spotlighted as the tier-one lender was honoured at the Comptroller General of Customs Award Night 2025.