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A landmark conference aimed at spotlighting the pressing challenges faced by underprivileged widows across the country is scheduled to hold on 9 October 2025 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The event with the theme: “Empowering Widows in Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Vulnerability,” also aimed to empower…

Sterling Bank has scrapped Account Maintenance Fees (AMF) across all personal accounts in a customer first banking move. This is coming months after it abolishes transfer fees on local online transactions in April 2025, the bank has dismantled yet another long-standing industry practice, cementing its role as the nation’s leading force…

  The 2025 edition of Conference of Nigeria Trade Associations & Award (CONiTA), will now hold Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference and Exhibition Centre, Alausa, by 10.00am, organiser, the Institute of Trade Association Management (ITAM) made this known in a statement.…

  In line with its commitments of promoting sports and developmental initiatives at all levels, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is partnering the organizers of the first of its kind E1 Lagos GP an all-electric powerboat racing championship, set to hold between the 3rd and 5th of October 2025. Disclosing this at…

FirstBank, is set to introduce tailored financial services for the blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. The premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, said the initiative is part of it’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is…

Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to education and sustainable community development as it celebrated the 10th edition of the Egbin Power Scholarship Awards. The milestone ceremony, held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse, brought together community leaders, parents, teachers, the management team of…

FirstBank has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution, an innovative platform designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease. FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, said the FirstMonie Merchant Solution is it’s way…

  For decades, Nigeria’s credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork, effectively shutting out a large portion of the population working in the informal economy. FirstBank’s digital lending model flipped the…

The Voices of Impact Podcast launches its maiden edition on Monday, August 25, 2025, courtesy of Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG), Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh), and Impact Investors Foundation (IIF). The compelling nineteen-episode series explores how purpose-driven capital is transforming Africa’s development landscape. Recorded on the sidelines of the Africa Impact Summit (AIS) 2025 in Accra and hosted on…

The 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference is set to hold on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre. The conference with the theme: “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy“, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider i said…