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Mirroring Fidelity Bank's Giant Footprints in Aviation Financing in Nigeria

How the US lost its AAA Rating

How Union Bank's ASBON Award Reflects the Real Power of Nigeria's Small Businesses

Guinness Nigeria Celebrates 76 Years of Brewing Greatness, Return to Profit, and Building for More

Mathew Tonlagha Marks Golden Jubilee with Praise and Book Launch - FinancialEDGE

Mathew Tonlagha, Chairman of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, is set to celebrate his 50th birthday in style. A series of events have been planned to mark this milestone, kicking off with a birthday praise day on February 2, 2026, in Delta State, followed by a book unveiling and reception in Abuja on February 8, 2026.

FirstBank Introduces Vybe Hub to Elevate Customer Experiences for DecemberIssaVybe - FinancialEDGE

By Bolaji Israel Seth Godin, an American author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential business thinkers said “A great brand always raises the bar — it adds a greater sense of purpose to the experience." Godin's thought aligns with a related view that “Enduring brands are those that pursue progress with intentional restlessness,

FirstHoldCo sustains growth momentum as gross earnings rise 17% to N2.6trn - FinancialEDGE

By Chima Nwokoji FirstHoldCo Plc has sustained its growth momentum across core business segments, reporting a 17.1 percent year-on-year increase in gross earnings to ₦2.64 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to ₦2.25 trillion in the corresponding period of 2024. According to the unaudited results released by the Group, interest income

Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground - FinancialEDGE

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025: A Tribute to Legacy, A Celebration of Resilience - FinancialEDGE

As Lagos gears up for the highly anticipated Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, February 15, 2025, excitement and emotion run high. This year’s edition is much more than a race, it is a moving tribute to legacy and a celebration of resilience. Under the evocative theme "Miles to Memories," every stride taken by

Onasanya; Mr. Integrity adds another year - FinancialEDGE

One keyword that Dr Bisi Stephen Onasanya, the chairman of The Address Homes Limited and the former Group Managing Director of First Bank is generally known for is that you can take his words to the Bank and that is why he is dubbed Mr Integrity by his friends, family, professional colleagues, associates and acquaintances.

Fidelity Bank MD, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Celebrates Milestone 60th Birthday - FinancialEDGE

There is tremendous excitement in the air as the first female Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe clocked 60 years on Sunday July 28, given her outstanding performance in the nation’s financial services sector that had earned her respect amongst banks’ top CEOs. Besides leading the bank to

FBNH FY 2023 and Q1 2024 Results Rebound Looks Promising as Net Profit Rises +124.14% - FinancialEDGE

FBNH FY 2023 and Q1 2024 Results Rebound Looks Promising as Net Profit Rises +124.14% “In this life, rain is going to fall, but the sun will shine again,” - Kwame Alexander When Loans Go Bad. Despite a turbulent decade, FBNH, Nigeria’s oldest financial market lender, has demonstrated remarkable resilience in overcoming odds associated with

Tinuade Sanda’s Dedicated Leadership at Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) - FinancialEDGE

Under my leadership as MD/CEO of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), my team and I worked diligently to address various challenges and make significant progress in our operations. My role involved fostering a collaborative environment and providing strategic guidance, which contributed to our achievements and the setting of new benchmarks. In 2022, I assumed

FirstBank: 130 Years of Enabling Success - FinancialEDGE

In a country with short-lived corporate excellence and a handful of centenary companies, hitting 130 years is undoubtedly a significant milestone for Nigeria’s premier financial institution, FirstBank. GEOFF IYATSE writes. Experience, they say, comes with age. Nothing else aptly defines the consistent growth of First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) and its consistent reinvention as

How FirstBank Won Financial Institution Of The Year At The Afrexim Bank Pan African Business And Development Awards

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier banking institution and leading financial inclusion services provider, has won the Financial Institution of the Year Award at the African Export-Import

Leadership & First Bank’s Successful Transitioning To Click Banking

In December 2015, the share price of First Bank of Nigeria Limited was trading around N4.8 band. About seven years later, precisely last December, the value held tightly to N15, growing by over threef

ASEA eyeing AELP Phase II roll-out by Q3 2023 ….this will boost increased participation in investments – SEC, NGX …local currency payment to reduce pressure on country’s reserves – PAPSS

The African Stock Exchange Association (ASEA) has revealed that having successfully launched phase one of the African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP), it is looking at rolling at the second phase of

Its First Bank’s Finest Hour … Dazzles Stakeholders With Growth Across Key Metrics

Rising from a lower profit margin of N10.2billion and a debilitating Non-Performing Loan portfolio of 45 per cent in 2015, to an impressive profit of N147billion and a significantly lowered NPL rate o

*As Fidelity Bank Remains Investors’ Toast*

In an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic environment, Fidelity Bank Plc has remained appealing in the banking sector. This is evident in its full year 2022 financial results which showed a better-th

10 Years in Media Monitoring and Intelligence Profession: Lessons Learned

As a media monitoring and intelligence professional, I have spent the past decade honing my skills and gaining valuable experience in the industry. During this time, I have learned many lessons that h

Footprints Of A Patriotic, Workaholic And Scholarly Citizen

Life they say has many callings and that life in itself is often better experienced than told. This adage succinctly tells about one man, Dr Patricks Oghemu,  Ph.D. Often times, many Nigerians due to

Towards A Stronger Union – Year 105 in Review

2022 was a remarkable year for Union Bank of Nigeria (“Union Bank”). The leading financial institution celebrated its 105th year of serving Nigerians with the announcement of the completio

FirstBank Decemberissavbe: If Your December Is Not Vybing, You Aren’t In December

In Nigeria, the first day of December ushers in the advent of the festive season which runs through the month progressively till early January when businesses and official duties resume fully again. D

First Bank: the embodiment of corporate responsibility & Sustainability

Who should corporate responsibility and sustainability lessons be taken from? Some companies are still unclear about the concept but latching onto the sustainability mantra anyway, because it has beco

FirstBank Leveraging Digital Banking Solutions For Excellent Performance 

In First Bank of Nigeria Limited, virtually all the indices are looking bright. From a stellar performance in its last year and first quarter of 2022 operations to the unleashing of its robust

Fury In The Temple Of Justice: HEDA Petitions ICPC, seeks Investigation, Prosecution

Troubled by the raging storms rocking the apex Court of Nigeria, the Human & Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Center) has Petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Rela

Heritage Bank leveraging technology to promote financial inclusion for inclusive growth

In today’s world, making financial services accessible is fast becoming a key area of concern to policymakers for the well-known reason that it has far reaching economic implications. To this end, fin

FirstBank Driving Dollar Remittances, Economic Growth Via IMTOS

By Chinwendu Obienyi  For centuries, there have been heated debates over the sources of economic growth in developing economies and why some countries reflect strong economic growth compared to others

Having A FirstBank Salary Account Can Ease Your Money Problems, Find Out How

“There is always a lot to spend money on, and sometimes the bills can’t wait for the salary to be paid” Tope complained when his wife informed him that they had run out of cooking gas and had to refil

Ubani, Adegoke, Nwadioke Now Spidel Council Members

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has noted that the new leadership of its Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL) was carefully chosen to ensure that the section does not become coma

Economic Recovery: Osinbajo gives kudos to Economic Managers for their Foresight …. calls for regulation of blockchain technology

The Vice President, professor Yemi Osinbajo has given the Central Bank of Nigeria thumbs up for its doggedness and foresights in the management of nation’s economy, especially through the turbulence o

Virtual Assets, Cryptocurrencies Risky for Nigeria – ICPC Boss

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, on Tuesday said virtual assets and cryptocurrencies are risky for implement

Zenith Bank Wins Nigeria Most Valuable Banking Brand Award

Zenith Bank Plc. has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2021. For the fourth consecutive year, Zenith Bank has been ranked as the

James Wolfensohn, former president of the World Bank, 1933-2020

Presidents of the World Bank, or investment managers generally, are rarely renaissance men or women. James Wolfensohn, who has died at the age of 86, was a glittering exception. Not only did he transf

Africa Beyond Covid-19: President Weah, US Senator Coons, Elumelu, Other Global Leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations Urge Government, Private Sector Collaboration

United Bank for Africa (UBA) celebrated Africa Day 2020, by bringing together global leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations, screened live across the continent. UBA helps set the debate

Jim Ovia Withdraws From World Economic Forum - FinancialEDGE

Following the hypersensitivity of the issues surrounding the lives and well-being of Nigerian citizens living in South Africa and to contribute his voice against the poor state of security regarding foreign nationals living in Africa, the Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia has withdrawn from further activities at the World Economic Forum Africa

SEC Reduces Cost, Timelines for Transmission of Shares - FinancialEDGE

Determined to reduce the quantum of unclaimed dividends in the Nigerian Capital Market and encourage beneficiaries of deceased investors to step up efforts to claim such dividends the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has further reduced the time, processes and costs of the transmission of shares from a deceased to the beneficiary. This effort will