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Polaris Bank Restates Commitment to SME Growth with Launch of Everyday Supermarket in Yenagoa
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the development of Nigeria’s South-South economy with the commissioning of the new Everyday Supermarket branch in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
From Taxation to Transformation: Tinubu’s Fiscal Revolution Rebuilding Nigeria Brick by Brick
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for spearheading a new era of fiscal transformation that is gradually rebuilding Nigeria’s economic foundation.
FirstBank Integrates PAPSS into LIT App for Seamless Cross-Border Payments Across Africa
Lagos, 22 October 2025 - FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT app, enabling customers to make instant, secure, and local currency-based cross-border payments across Africa.
Jim Ovia Honoured as Doyen of Nigerian Banking at NGX Closing Gong Ceremony
It was celebration and recognition of excellence at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, as Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, was honoured as the Doyen of the Nigerian Banking Industry.
Fidelity Bank Bags awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation
Fidelity Bank’s market leadership has been affirmed once again as the tier-one lender bagged double honours at the BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards 2025.
Fidelity Bank Set to Disburse NCGC N5bn Credit Guarantee Facility to Boost MSME Financing
LAGOS — Fidelity Bank Plc has announced its readiness to commence the disbursement of funds under the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) N5 billion Credit Intervention Scheme — a landmark initiative aimed at expanding access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as businesses owned by women and youths across Nigeria.
NIGERIA: THE INVESTOR’S DELIGHT – LAGOS APC
Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Rekindle Global Confidence The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed…
Oil sector in turmoil as PENGASSAN closes key petroleum agencies nationwide
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) began a nationwide strike on Monday, shutting down operations at major oil and gas agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Tinubu’s 411% Revenue Boom: A New Dawn for Nigeria, A Crushing Defeat for Opposition Prophets of Doom
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) heartily welcomes the historic revenue achievements unveiled by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji. The record-shattering 411% surge in revenue collection within such a short period is clear evidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold economic reforms are not just working - they are delivering beyond expectations.
FirstBank Set to Launch Tailored Financial Services for Blind and Physically Challenged Customers
FirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations.