Fidelity Bank Plc has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) – a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed through a collaboration between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). The Principles are the leading framework for ensuring that banks’ strategy and practice align with the vision society has set out for its future in the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Banks who have signed the Principles commit to be ambitious in their sustainability strategies, working to mainstream and embed sustainability into the heart…
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Project Lead Africa is thrilled to announce Ondo State Entrepreneurship Agency (ONDEA) as the official sponsor for the 2023 Leadership Excellence and Dignity Awards. According to the organizers, the 2023 Lead Awards ceremony promises to be bigger and better, with the support of leading organizations driving innovation and growth within and outside Ondo State. In a press statement made available to journalists in Lagos, the Principal Consultant and Executive Director, Project Lead Africa, Mr. Abiola Alaba Peters said “We are glad of this collaboration, having Ondo State Entrepreneurship Agency (ONDEA) as our headline sponsor for this year, is such a…
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has continued to remain a prophetic voice recognized globally. There is unarguably no country in the world where Primate’s prophecy has not impacted in one way or the other. His style of prophecy is majorly warnings to presidents of nations and there are countless references and proofs to confirm the authenticity of these prophetic warnings; if those involved listen and take heed to instructions, they avert troubles but if otherwise, they eventually happen. Unfortunately, most of these warnings have come to pass because the recipients don’t follow divine instructions. Among…
The House of Representatives has passed the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget for a second reading. On Thursday, November 30, the house leader, Julius Ihonvbere, while leading the debate on the general principles of the budget, commended President Bola Tinubu. He noted that national security and education which got significant allocations will be enhanced if implemented. Ihonvbere, “Nigeria will be more secure with the allocation to defence and security. As a teacher, I am impressed by the emphasis on basic education. I am sure that education will be better off this time.” Details shortly…
Sheila, the spouse of Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel Afeare, known as Israel DMW, has stated that her husband should be held responsible if she or any of her family members are harmed. The former beauty queen raised the alarm on Saturday, expressing concern for her life and the safety of her family members. She alleged that Israel, along with hoodlums, invaded her mother’s shop to harass her. Sheila made the allegation while responding to Israel DMW’s claims of fraud and his assertion that she left their marriage upon gaining fame. Contrary to Israel’s depiction of her family as “gold diggers,”…
Ogoro Multiple awards-winning music/movie producer cum director, Kingsley Eloho Ogoro, recently did a music comedy collaboration with some A-list Nollywood stars such as Ramsey Noah, Segun Arinze, Nkem Owoh, and rising singer, Angelica. The wave-making album, titled Na Wetin, Osuofia Don Come, is Ogoro’s bold return to music. With this bold effort, he has firmly re-established himself as the authentic grandmaster responsible for past hits like Blackky’s Rosie, Esse Agesse’s Bendel Girl, and many others. Sir K, as he is fondly called, spoke passionately on his latest project, which is also enjoying lots of airplays and reviews. The soft-spoken and legendary entertainment guru…
Union Bank of Nigeria and BFREE, a cutting-edge German-Nigerian FinTech firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement signifies a joint commitment to addressing economic challenges and revitalising distressed loan portfolios in Nigeria. This MOU was formalised during the German-Nigerian Business Forum in Berlin on November 21, 2023.Under the terms of the MOU, BFREE, in conjunction with its international financing partners, will explore the acquisition of distressed loan portfolios from Union Bank, with a potential investment cap of $40 million. The key focus will be refinancing non-performing loan portfolios, particularly those delayed in repayment or already written off.Union…
In a splendid display, Zenith Bank heralded the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 25 November 2023. The Light-Up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu. This year’s Light Up Ceremony, the 17th of its kind, is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by Zenith Bank. The Christmas decoration is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the bank to herald the Yuletide season through the beautification and transformation of the entire stretch of Ajose Adeogun Street (home to Zenith Bank’s…
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In the spirit of the Yuletide, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity Family Weekend. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 December 2023 at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event is designed to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for children to play, parents to relax and young adults to unwind during the festive season. “The Yuletide season is all about coming together and spending quality time with loved ones especially as we wind down the year in anticipation of a new year. As…