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FirstBank Agric and Export Expo 2026: Why Farmers, Exporters and Investors Should Attend
LAGOS — As Nigeria intensifies efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil, agriculture and non-oil exports are increasingly taking centre stage as key drivers of economic growth, job creation, food security and foreign exchange earnings.
Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC’s approval clears the way for a potential ₦2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering, IPO, giving public investors an opportunity to own a stake in one of Africa’s largest industrial assets.
Union Bank, Brand Chief Honoured at WIMCA 2026
LAGOS — Union Bank of Nigeria has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to gender inclusion, winning the Most Outstanding Bank in Gender Inclusion award at the 2026 Women in Marketing and Communications Conference and Awards (WIMCA).
Union Bank’s alpher Backs 98 Female Founders with Skills, Mentorship and Grants
LAGOS, Nigeria — Union Bank’s women-focused proposition, alpher, has stepped up its support for female entrepreneurs, empowering 98 women-led businesses through the Fearless Female Founders (FFF) 2.0 Accelerator Programme.
VIDEO: Tears as Nollywood legend Ogogo is laid to rest
Tears flowed in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as the remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were carried to his final resting place.
₦2.5trn Shared in June: FG Moves to Put 774 LGs Under Public Watch
The Federal Government is planning a central transparency portal that will put the finances and development activities of Nigeria’s 774 local governments under the watch of the public.
Local Government Autonomy And Allocation Boom: Let The Grassroots Feel The Impact
Nigeria is witnessing a significant development in its governance landscape as local governments gain greater financial autonomy at a time when allocations from the Federation Account have increased substantially.
Fidelity Bank Distributes 2,000 Food Packs to Abeokuta Residents, Reaffirms Food Security Commitment
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed more than 2,000 food packs to residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat hunger, support vulnerable households and strengthen livelihoods across Nigeria.
Union Bank Attains PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification, Strengthens Payment Data Security
Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, reinforcing its commitment to protecting customers’ payment card information and strengthening its defences against data breaches and financial fraud.
Polaris Bank Hosts Children for Fun, Learning and Workplace Discovery
LAGOS, Nigeria — August 13, 2026: Polaris Bank has hosted children of some of its employees to a memorable day of fun, learning and workplace discovery, as part of efforts to strengthen employee engagement and foster meaningful connections between staff and their families.