News Highlights: LG unveiled a wide range of AI-powered consumer technologies at ATE 2026 LG reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital transformation and innovation ecosystem Artificial intelligence and smart home technologies took centre stage at the Africa Technology Expo (ATE) 2026 as LG Electronics reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation and transforming lifestyles across Africa through cutting-edge consumer technologies. Participating as a supporting sponsor at the two-day technology gathering, LG showcased an extensive portfolio of premium consumer electronics and home appliance solutions, underscoring its vision of advancing smart living and accelerating digital transformation across the continent. The expo, themed around…
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News Highlights Fidelity Bank won the DBN Award for expanding first-time credit access to MSMEs. The bank continues to support SMEs through financing, capacity building and market access initiatives. Fidelity Bank Plc has further consolidated its position as a leading financier of Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) after clinching the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassadors Award for recording the highest impact in providing first-time access to credit for small businesses across the country. The prestigious award recognises the Deposit Money Bank that has successfully onboarded previously unbanked or credit-excluded Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across Nigeria,…
News Highlights NITDA and Meta launched the Youth Online Safety Campaign and My Digital World (MDW) 2.0 to strengthen online safety and digital literacy among young Nigerians. The NITDA-Meta partnership has already reached over 94 million Nigerians and generated more than 216 million impressions through nationwide online safety and digital wellbeing campaigns. Nigeria’s drive to create a safer digital environment for young people received a major boost as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Meta deepened their strategic partnership with the launch of new youth-focused online safety initiatives aimed at strengthening digital trust and literacy across the country.…
If there is one thing that brings everyone together across the country, it is the beautiful game of football. The energy is always on a different level. From the passionate debates in local viewing centres to the excitement shared across social media, football is more than just a sport for us—it’s a major part of how we connect and share moments with friends and family. As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off across North America, the excitement is already building up everywhere. But let’s be honest: life moves fast, and keeping up with every single goal and update can…
News Highlights: Fidelity Bank supported over 600 pupils across Plateau State with back-to-school materials. The initiative reinforced Fidelity Bank’s commitment to education, inclusion, and community development. In a significant demonstration of its commitment to the development of education and community empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to school pupils in Plateau State. The intervention, which took place in Jos, saw over 600 randomly selected pupils drawn from all 17 Local Government Areas of the state benefit from the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Each pupil received a school bag containing exercise books, writing materials, a mathematical set,…
News Highlights: Fidelity Bank reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s economic diversification by training entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring exporters through the 19th Export Management Programme. The programme, organized in partnership with Lagos Business School and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, equipped participants with practical export skills, market intelligence, and networking opportunities. Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda through capacity building and export development, as it hosted the 19th edition of its Export Management Programme (EMP) at the Lagos Business School (LBS), Ajah, Lagos, recently. Tagged EMP 19, the programme is an intense hands-on export…
Out of 25,000 applicants, only 30 earned a place. That single figure tells you how rare the room was when Yetunde B. Oni, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank of Nigeria, recently sat down with a cohort of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy. The Academy, a Lagos State Government initiative established in honour of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the state’s first civilian governor, exists to raise a generation of ethical and capable young leaders. Its fellows are drawn from across professions, sectors and ethnicities, and shaped through a fellowship facilitated by the Africa Leadership Initiative, West Africa…
News Highlights: Fidelity Bank empowered women and vulnerable households in Anambra State The bank consolidated three flagship CSR initiatives for the first time Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable social impact and economic inclusion through the empowerment of women and schoolchildren in Anambra State. The landmark intervention, held recently in Awka during the 2026 Fidelity Empowerment Programme, featured the distribution of 200 sewing and grinding machines to women entrepreneurs, N25 million in seed capital support, 1,500 food packs to vulnerable households, and 250 solar-powered school bags to schoolchildren. The initiative was implemented in partnership with Healthy Living…
News Highlights: Anambra graduates 400 tech professionals and funds 80 startups Public-private partnership drives digital economy growth Anambra State on Monday showcased the results of its ambitious drive to build a technology-powered economy, unveiling a new generation of digital professionals and startup founders as the cornerstone of its future growth strategy. At the Anambra Startup Investment and Technology Skills Graduation Ceremony held at The Light House in Awka, the state celebrated the graduation of 400 newly certified technology professionals and the funding of 80 startups, underscoring a deliberate effort to position innovation, entrepreneurship and digital skills at the centre of…
News Highlights: Financial Literacy Outreach Reaches 100 Participants Commitment to Youth Empowerment and Financial Inclusion As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation, Polaris Bank Limited held an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The event, which took place on June 9, 2026, formed part of the Bank’s activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW). The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical insights into savings, budgeting, responsible spending, banking essentials, financial…