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 Lagos will play host to some of the most prestigious teams for Africa’s premier polo competition – the 2020 Lagos International Polo Tournament. Sponsored by leading African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, the competition will feature 39 teams; the highest number till date. The teams will compete in four major cups; the Silver Cup, Open Cup, Low Cup, and ... Read More »

ACCESS Bank Plc has reiterated its continued support for special needs children by donating a 44 KVA Solar Power System to the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday at the presentation of the facility at the foundation’s office at Iju, Fagba Lagos, the bank’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Seyi Kumapayi, said the lender is investing heavily in Corporate Social ... Read More »

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to driving growth and building the capacity of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. Speaking at the FirstBank SMEConnect Business Clinic, held in Lagos on Thursday, the Group Head, Lagos Island 1, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Olufunke Smith stated that the business clinic provides an opportunity for SMEs ... Read More »

… Attracts Zero Charge On All Transactions Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has revamped its NextGen account which targets students in tertiary institutions and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), with added features and benefits. NextGen is a suit of personal accounts designed to meet the needs of young persons, grooming and growing with them from teenage years ... Read More »

POLARIS Bank has  disbursed more than N1billion to customers less than four months after introducing the Salary Advance (SALAD) solution. Polaris Salary Advance enables employees get up to 50 per cent of their net monthly salary to meet basic needs before the next pay day.  The service, which is available on telecommunication networks, has helped many families secure short-term finance ... Read More »

Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to support local Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) with the introduction of the ‘Zenith Bank SME Digital Workshop’. The programme provides free digital training for business owners. The initiative, which is being organised in partnership with social media giant Facebook, will provide free training on how SMEs can use digital platforms such ... Read More »

.. Minister drops $2bn tax demand from Telco Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday struck out a N3bn fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by telecommunications firm, MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd, against the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order following a resolution of a $2billion dispute between MTN ... Read More »

Chairman of MTN Group, Mr Mcebisi Jonas, has disclosed that the telecommunications giant will take nothing less than $1.6 billion from its operations in Nigeria to strengthen its network and systems. Mr Jonas, during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, said the leading GSM network provider was interested in boosting the nation’s ... Read More »

Pix 1. MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank PLC with the ​ “World’s Greatest Maths” Teacher, Michael Sowunmi   MD with the Youth Empowerment Academy (YEA) beneficiaries Head, CSR& Sustainability, Fidelity Bank PLC, Chris Nnakwe (3rdright) and CEO, Gazelle Academy, Muna Onuzor, consultant to Fidelity on CSR with YEA beneficiariesYEA Beneficiaries ​ Fidelity Bank Plc has brought succor to physically challenged Chemical Engineering graduate, ... Read More »

………N2M Up For Grabs Every Quarter ………N100,000 Monthly Shopping Allowance Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Tuesday, launched the ‘UBA Bumper Account’, a hybrid account, targeted at transforming the lives of its customers. The new account  is in line with the bank’s mission of creating superior value for its stakeholders while encouraging saving cultures among ... Read More »