Author: DigitalTimesNG
International Women’s Day 2026 provided another moment for Polaris Bank to reaffirm its commitment to advancing gender equality and empowering women across society. Observed annually on March 8, International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women in diverse sectors while also drawing attention to the need for sustained and accelerated action toward gender parity. For Polaris Bank, the occasion underscores the critical role women play in driving economic growth, inspiring innovation, and strengthening communities. The bank said it remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote inclusive growth, expand opportunities for women, and create an environment where women can thrive both…
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has admitted United Nigeria Airlines into the IATA Clearing House (ICH), strengthening the carrier’s capacity to conduct financial transactions with airlines worldwide. The move positions United Nigeria Airlines within the global aviation financial settlement network and supports its broader ambitions to deepen cooperation with international carriers. From February 1, 2026, the airline officially joined the prestigious network of airlines that use the ICH platform for secure and efficient settlement of inter-airline financial obligations. A statement by the airline’s management said: “This milestone enables United Nigeria Airlines to settle interline billings, including passenger and cargo transactions,…
Goodnews Naija Podcast, a digital platform dedicated to highlighting positive, uplifting stories and innovations from Nigeria, has launched Building in Nigeria, a documentary-style series aimed at spotlighting entrepreneurs and businesses contributing to economic activity and job creation across the country. The series explores the realities of running and scaling businesses in Nigeria, featuring founders, operators, and innovators across sectors including manufacturing, services, agriculture, and sustainability. Through interviews and on-ground visuals from workshops, markets, factories, and small offices, the programme examines the operational discipline, challenges, and execution processes required to build viable enterprises in a complex business environment. Damilola Kehinde, host…
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has strengthened its capacity to finance Nigeria’s economic growth after successfully meeting the ₦50 billion minimum capital requirement set for merchant banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The milestone significantly reinforces the Bank’s capital base and positions it to play a larger role in supporting economic transformation across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The successful recapitalisation also underscores sustained investor confidence in the Bank’s long-term strategy, sound corporate governance framework, and disciplined growth model. Coming in the wake of its post-divestment transition to new ownership, the achievement marks a pivotal moment in Quest Merchant…
Residents of Kamba in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State have expressed excitement over the opening of a new branch of Fidelity Bank Plc, saying the development will significantly improve access to financial services and reduce the burden of travelling long distances for routine banking transactions. For years, farmers, small-scale traders and other residents in the agrarian community had to journey to Birnin Kebbi to carry out basic banking activities, a situation that often disrupted business and daily livelihoods. Chairman of Dandi Local Government Council, Dr. Mansur Isah-Kamba, described the establishment of the branch as a long-awaited intervention that…
By Yvonne-Faith Elaigwu There is a woman I often think about when discussions turn to Nigeria’s new tax laws. She sells ewa agoyin from a small canteen in Ogba. She opened a bank account three years ago, not out of love for digital banking, but because receiving transfers was faster than waiting for customers to find change. While I do not know every detail of how she runs her finances, I know enough about how millions of Nigerians like her operate to make a reasonable guess: that single account likely handles everything, business income, family support, school fees, and household…
The Abia State Government has announced plans to host the Abia Business Roundtable 2026, a high-level forum aimed at strengthening collaboration between government and the private sector to drive sustainable economic growth and investment across the state. The event, themed “Government Meets Business: Where Vision Meets Enterprise”, is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. Governor Alex Chioma Otti, who also chairs the Governing Council of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Investment Promotion Office, will preside over the Roundtable. He will be joined by Mr. Chinedum Chijioke, Director-General/CEO of the PPP &…
The future of secure and intelligent networking took centre stage over the weekend, as leading technology distributor, TD Africa, in collaboration with Cisco and Arravo Technology, hosted an exclusive C-level customer engagement focused on strengthening enterprise security and building resilient network infrastructures. The event brought together senior decision-makers from various organisations to explore how businesses can drive resilience and digital transformation through Cisco’s Enterprise Networking, Meraki, and Security solutions. The session provided practical insights tailored to the evolving needs of today’s digital enterprises, with discussions centred on enabling smarter, scalable network environments while strengthening cybersecurity frameworks. Speaking at the event,…
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Berekete Sales, a nationwide promotional campaign designed to deliver exceptional value to customers across key product categories. The initiative reinforces Konga’s commitment to affordability, accessibility, and innovation while strengthening its position as a trusted retail partner for millions of Nigerians. The Berekete Sales campaign features discounts of up to 50% on high-demand categories, including Home and Kitchen, Computing, Electronics, Beauty, and Personal Care. Carefully curated to meet both everyday and aspirational needs, the campaign comes at a strategic period that coincides with Ramadan, Lent, and the…