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Fidelity Bank Strengthens SME Support with High Impact Masterclasses on Pricing, Digital Growth and Global Expansion‎

By Anne Ejuka
In line with its commitment to accelerating the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has rolled out a series of high impact masterclasses designed to equip business owners with practical skills, improve operational efficiency and expand market access throughout the month of April 2026. ‎ ‎The first in the series, titled “Pricing That Works: How to Charge Right and Earn More,” held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. The session focused on helping entrepreneurs set profitable, sustainable prices without losing customers, an essential factor for long-term business success. ‎ ‎At the session, about a hundred SMEs from different sectors attended the masterclass which saw participants receive guidance on key areas many small businesses struggle with including costing, value-based pricing, pricing psychology and customer perception. ‎ ‎Following the success of the pricing mastercl...
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HEALTH FIRST: OYO/OSUN AREA COMMAND CONDUCTS MEDICAL OUTREACH FOR OFFICERS AND MEN

By Anne Ejuka
In line with its commitment to enhancing the welfare, operational efficiency of its personnel and the importance of a healthy workforce, the Oyo/Osun Area Command, under the leadership of the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Moses Adewole, has conducted a medical outreach for officers and men across its patrol teams and outstations. ‎ ‎ According to to a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I ,  Akintola Abiodun Abdulmalik , the  initiative which was carried out through the Command’s Medical Unit, is aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of personnel, thereby strengthening their capacity to effectively discharge their duties within their respective Areas of Responsibility. ‎ ‎ The Medical Team, led by Assistant Comptroller Jamila Ukpo, visited key out-stations and patrol bases where comprehensive medical checkups and basic healthcare services were provided to officers and men. ...
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NCS, Stakeholders Drive Communication Strategies on Food Security at NPRW 2026‎

By Anne Ejuka
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), alongside key stakeholders, has continued to advance conversations on food security, policy communication, and strategic stakeholder engagement at the 2026 Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW) held in Kaduna. ‎ ‎The event, themed “Policy making to Public plate”, commenced on 19th April 2026 at the Brigadier General Abba Kyari Banquet Hall, Kaduna, and was graced by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, and the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sanni CON. ‎ ‎ The event, also attracted communication professionals, policymakers, media practitioners, and public relations experts across the country to deliberate on contemporary issues shaping food inflation and security. ‎ ‎The Service recorded a strong presence at the week-long engagement, with over 29 Customs Public Relations Officers participating, reflecting the Service’s commitment to strengthening institutional communication, enhancing s...
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Providus Bank Expands Footprint With Ekiti Branch ‎...Reaffirms Capital Strength ‎

By Anne Ejuka
Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its steady expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. ‎Having met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirement since January 2025, Providus Bank is now focused on expanding its footprint to support local enterprise, deepen financial inclusion, and bring banking services closer to individuals and businesses. ‎ ‎Speaking at the commissioning, the Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, Deoye Ojuroye, noted that the expansion is part of a broader plan to strengthen the Bank’s presence nationwide over the next 12 months. ‎ ‎“Our approach is deliberate—we are growing in the right places, supporting real economic activity, and building a bank that is both resilient and responsive to the needs of our customers.” ‎He added that Providus Bank remains on a strong footing, with a disciplined approach to capital and risk management underpinning its growth. ‎ ‎“We are w...
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Nestlé, FG Partners For Dairy Skills Centre To Boost Nigeria’s Milk Production ‎ ‎

By Anne Ejuka
‎I n a move aimed at strengthening technical capacity, improving milk quality, and boosting productivity in Nigeria’s dairy sector , Nestlé Nigeria Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, Abuja, ‎ ‎The centre, to be situated within the Nestlé Dairy Demonstration Farm, represents a significant step in scaling up the company’s ongoing Nestlé Livestock Development Project (NLDP). It builds on earlier milestones, including the launch of the demonstration farm in 2025 and a Letter of Intent signed on World Milk Day 2025, marking a transition from pilot initiatives to full-scale implementation. ‎ ‎Under the partnership, both parties will deliver structured training programmes and targeted interventions designed to enhance on-farm practices in milk production, processing, hygiene, and farm management. Th...
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‎EXPLOSIVE: How Titan Trust Bank Allegedly Used Union Bank’s Assets To Secure $300m Takeover Deal ‎

By Anne Ejuka
What was sold to Nigerians in May 2022 as a clean and powerful takeover is now looking like something far more troubling. When Titan Trust Bank announced it had acquired Union Bank of Nigeria, a 100+ year-old institution, the story was simple: a young bank buying a legacy giant. But fresh documents are now pointing to a shocking twist that raises serious questions about how the deal was actually done. ‎ ‎According to findings, Titan Trust Bank allegedly secured a $300 million loan from African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to fund the acquisition of Union Bank of Nigeria. On paper, Titan Trust Bank was the borrower. But in reality, the collateral reportedly included shares, treasury bills, and assets belonging to Union Bank itself. ‎  ‎Let that sink in: the bank being acquired was allegedly used to secure the loan that bought it. Titan Trust Bank—linked to Rahul Savara and Cornelius Vink— is believed to have engineered a scheme so bold it’s almost unbel...
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Customs Celebrates First Female Pilot for Obtaining Commercial Multi-Engine License ‎

By Anne Ejuka
The Nigeria Customs Service has celebrated Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, following her remarkable achievement of obtaining a commercial multi-engine pilot license in the United States of America. ‎ ‎The ceremony, organised by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, brought together senior officers, management staff, and colleagues to honour her for breaking new ground in the service. Balogun’s feat marks a historic milestone as she becomes the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service, a field previously dominated by men. ‎ ‎Speaking during the celebration, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs, Captain Kuhi Mbaya, described Balogun’s journey as inspiring and transformative. ‎“Our officer, Nafisat Balogun, has transitioned from being a cabin attendant to a fully-fledged commercial pilot. This is a great achievement not only for her but for the entire service,” he said. ‎ ‎Mbaya noted that her...
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‎Banking The Economy That Actually Exists ‎

By Anne Ejuka
  There is a version of the Nigerian economy that the banking sector has always served well. It is the economy of salaried professionals, corporate treasurers, documented collateral, and monthly pay cycles. It is the economy that fits neatly into conventional credit models, standard account structures and the risk frameworks that Nigerian banking inherited from its colonial and post independence institutional architecture. That economy is real, and serving it matters. ‎ ‎There is another version. It is the economy of the cooperative chairwoman in Ogun whose members pool contributions weekly. The textile trader in Balogun who turns inventory four times a month but has never had a formal credit history. The agro dealer in Kaduna whose working capital needs spike in planting season and collapse in the dry months. The artisan in Aba whose business has been profitable for fifteen years, but whose collateral is her workshop and her reputation. This economy is also real. It is, by most ...
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NIJ Honours Customs CGC With Fellowship Award As He Commits to Multimedia Centre for Journalism Development ‎

By Anne Ejuka
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism  recently conferred fellowship award on the Comptroller General of Customs CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Mfr, PhD, marking a significant recognition for his professional achievements and contributions to national development. ‎ ‎The conferment, which took place during a special convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, the CGC noted that it holds personal and professional significance. ‎ ‎"This institution planted in me a set of values that I did not fully understand at the time, but have lived by ever since: professionalism as a standard, not a performance; discipline as a habit, not an event; and continuous self-development as a personal obligation, not to an employer, not to a rank, but to oneself", he stated. ‎ ‎ Highlighting the broader significance of the award, Adeniyi said the recognition extends beyond his person to the Nigeria Customs Service as an institution. "What it means for us is that while we rende...
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Fidelity Bank Advocates for Inmates’ welfare with donation to Enugu Custodial Centre

By Anne Ejuka
‎ L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Deputy Controller of Corrections, Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Dr. Sunday Igwe; Team Lead, Human Resources and Business Partner, East & South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Osayi Uwumarongie; and President, Legacy Inductees Class of 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc, Darlington Okereke; during Fidelity Bank’s donation of food and essential items to Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre, in Enugu State recently. ‎ Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food and essential items to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre. ‎ ‎The outreach was carried out by the newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 and executed under the bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform known as the "Fidelity Helping Hands Project" (FHHP). Through the FHHP, staff identify areas of critical interventions i...
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