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AltBank Joins IIFM to Bring Speed, Clarity to Nigeria’s Non-Interest Finance Practices - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 27, 2026

AltBank Joins IIFM to Bring Speed, Clarity to Nigeria’s Non-Interest Finance Practices - FinancialEDGE

The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has joined the International Islamic Financial Market(IIFM), a global standard-setter for Islamic finance documentation and market guidance. Thismove puts AltBank on the same playbook used across key Islamic finance markets,strengthening how Shari’ah-compliant transactions are documented, executed, and trusted. AltBank will begin by aligning its interbank liquidity documentation with IIFM’s MasterCollateralised Murabahah

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TeamApt Partners with Awabah and PenCom to Power Micropensions for Nigeria’s Informal Economy - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 26, 2026

TeamApt Partners with Awabah and PenCom to Power Micropensions for Nigeria’s Informal Economy - FinancialEDGE

TeamApt Ltd., a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc. and leading financial infrastructure provider, has partnered with Awabah, the National Pension Commission's first licensed Accredited Pension Agent, to transform pension accessibility for millions of Nigerians in the informal economy. This was announced at the launch of Awabah's novel agent license in Abuja, under the theme 'Building Financial

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Taxpayers Urged to File Individual Annual Returns Ahead of 31st March 2026 Deadline - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 26, 2026

Taxpayers Urged to File Individual Annual Returns Ahead of 31st March 2026 Deadline - FinancialEDGE

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) advises all individual taxpayers in Lagos State to file their annual tax returns for the 2026 year of assessment on or before 31st March 2026. The statutory filing requirement applies to all taxable persons, including self-employed individuals, business owners, professionals, persons in the informal sector, and employees under the

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Ecobank Nigeria to Host Customer Forum on Strengthening Regional Integration for Economic Transformation …Dr. Yemi Kale, to Deliver Keynote Address - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 8, 2026

Ecobank Nigeria to Host Customer Forum on Strengthening Regional Integration for Economic Transformation …Dr. Yemi Kale, to Deliver Keynote Address - FinancialEDGE

Ecobank Nigeria is set to host the second edition of its Customer Forum, at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. The forum, organised by the Bank’s Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC) Business (Treasury), is themed “Strengthening Regional Integration for Economic Transformation.” It is designed to examine critical issues shaping Nigeria’s

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Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women Nationwide - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 4, 2026

Polaris Bank Marks World Cancer Day with Free Breast Cancer Screening for 100 Women Nationwide - FinancialEDGE

In commemoration of World Cancer Day, slated for February 4, 2026, Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social impact with the launch of a nationwide free breast cancer screening initiative in partnership with its NGO partner, Care Organization and Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E). The initiative is designed to promote awareness, screening, early

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UBA GMD, Visits Benin, Reaffirms Commitment To Benin’s strategic Economic Growth - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 3, 2026

UBA GMD, Visits Benin, Reaffirms Commitment To Benin’s strategic Economic Growth - FinancialEDGE

Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba, has reinforced the bank’s commitment to deepening and facilitating Republic of Benin’s economic growth, through dedicated support for its transformative infrastructure and development projects. Alawuba made this disclosure during a high-level strategic working visit to the country on the 28th of January 2026.

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Fidelity Bank Improves Access to Quality Education in Anambra - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 3, 2026

Fidelity Bank Improves Access to Quality Education in Anambra - FinancialEDGE

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an administrative building to Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The one-storey administrative block was comprehensively renovated as part of Fidelity Bank’s interventions to address

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CBN Publishes Fintech Report: Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 3, 2026

CBN Publishes Fintech Report: Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria - FinancialEDGE

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a comprehensive assessment of Nigeria’s fintech landscape, outlining the priorities needed to sustain innovation, strengthen system integrity, and support the next phase of digital financial growth. The report examines the scale and maturity of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, highlighting the country’s leadership in real-time payments and the structural factors

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Polaris Bank Strengthens MSMEs Export Ecosystem at NAHCO/NACCIMA Export Group Programme - FinancialEDGE
money-marketFeb 2, 2026

Polaris Bank Strengthens MSMEs Export Ecosystem at NAHCO/NACCIMA Export Group Programme - FinancialEDGE

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export ecosystem and empowering micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the NAHCO and NACCIMA Export Group Programme themed *Breaking Barriers: Helping SMEs Navigate Export Procedures for Agro Products and Other Commodities.” The one-day engagement brought together regulators, industry stakeholders, exporters and trade bodies

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Standard Bank Closes USD 250 Million Strategic Financing for Aradel Energy - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 30, 2026

Standard Bank Closes USD 250 Million Strategic Financing for Aradel Energy - FinancialEDGE

Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited have successfully achieved financial close on a landmark USD 250 million financing facility for Aradel Energy Limited. The facility was structured to support Aradel Energy’s strategic growth agenda, including the acquisition of an additional 40% equity interest in ND Western Limited

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Cardoso Hosts British International Investment … Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Sector Reform, Long-Term Capital - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 29, 2026

Cardoso Hosts British International Investment … Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Sector Reform, Long-Term Capital - FinancialEDGE

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, hosted a delegation from British International Investment (BII), led by its Chair, Ms. Diana Layfield, alongside the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial sector reforms and attract long-term

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Jide Sipe, Abiodun Coker of UBA, Others Emerge as ACAMB Executives … Chinwe Bode-Akinwande Elected First Vice President - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 29, 2026

Jide Sipe, Abiodun Coker of UBA, Others Emerge as ACAMB Executives … Chinwe Bode-Akinwande Elected First Vice President - FinancialEDGE

The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has ushered in a new executive council, with a strong representation from leading financial institutions, to steer its affairs for the 2026-2028 term. The election, held during the association’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos on Thursday, saw seasoned professionals from across the banking landscape

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Fidelity Bank Elevates Learning & Hygiene Standards for Makoko School Children - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 26, 2026

Fidelity Bank Elevates Learning & Hygiene Standards for Makoko School Children - FinancialEDGE

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The FHHP outreach was led by the Bank’s Risk Management

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Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery Announce 2026 +234 Art Fair, Championing “Inclusivity - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 26, 2026

Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery Announce 2026 +234 Art Fair, Championing “Inclusivity - FinancialEDGE

Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Soto Gallery, has announced plans to host the third edition of the +234 Art Fair, scheduled to take place from 5–8 March 2026 at the Ecobank Pan‑African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The 2026 edition, themed “Inclusivity,” underscores Ecobank and Soto Gallery’s shared commitment to creative entrepreneurship, equitable access, and the deliberate expansion of opportunity within

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Oxygen X Achieves Dual ISO Certifications, Reinforcing Commitment to Security, Trust, and Business Resilience. - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 21, 2026

Oxygen X Achieves Dual ISO Certifications, Reinforcing Commitment to Security, Trust, and Business Resilience. - FinancialEDGE

Oxygen X Finance Company, a subsidiary of Access Holdings and a leader in Africa’s digital lending landscape, today announced it has achieved two globally recognized ISO certifications: ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management and ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management. These dual certifications capture Oxygen X’s ongoing commitment to protecting customer data, enhancing operational resilience,

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Unity Bank Unveils Enhanced Unifi Mobile App to Deepen Digital Banking Experience - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 20, 2026

Unity Bank Unveils Enhanced Unifi Mobile App to Deepen Digital Banking Experience - FinancialEDGE

Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking platform, Unifi, as part of ongoing efforts to improve customer experience on the Bank's digital Banking platform and reinforce its proposition in ebusiness. The latest update, Unifi version 2.3, introduces a suite of improved features designed to enhance usability, security,

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Fidelity Bank Champions Tree Planting Initiative at Elegushi Beach - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 15, 2026

Fidelity Bank Champions Tree Planting Initiative at Elegushi Beach - FinancialEDGE

In line with its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, to plant trees at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos. The intervention was implemented as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). It was funded and administered

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Fidelity Bank Supports Quality Education Delivery in Makoko - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 13, 2026

Fidelity Bank Supports Quality Education Delivery in Makoko - FinancialEDGE

Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP). The outreach, which was facilitated by the bank’s Legal Services Division, saw the presentation of school bags, notebooks, mathematical

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NCC, CBN Set to Roll Out Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 10, 2026

NCC, CBN Set to Roll Out Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions - FinancialEDGE

In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. The framework is the outcome of several months

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Unity Bank Disburses Over N270 Million to Corpreneurship Winners - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 9, 2026

Unity Bank Disburses Over N270 Million to Corpreneurship Winners - FinancialEDGE

Unity Bank Plc has disbursed over N270 million in grants to young Nigerian entrepreneurs under its Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative: Corpreneurship Challenge, bringing the total number of beneficiaries since inception in 2019 to 608 corps members nationwide. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship

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Fidelity Bank Extends Support to Oluyole Cheshire Home in Ibadan - FinancialEDGE
money-marketJan 6, 2026

Fidelity Bank Extends Support to Oluyole Cheshire Home in Ibadan - FinancialEDGE

In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community support through a charitable outreach to Oluyole Cheshire Home, Ibadan. The visit, carried out through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), provided food items and essential supplies to children

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