News Highlights Fidelity Bank launched the “Give Her Power” initiative and signed MoUs with multiple partners to expand its HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme. The programme includes practical empowerment measures, such as distributing 1,000 sewing and grinding machines and offering skills training in various fields. Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its drive for women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with several partner organisations during the launch of its “Give Her Power” initiative. The programme, unveiled as part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2026, is designed to equip Nigerian women with practical skills, mentorship, tools, and…
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By Kerissa Varma Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. Many healthcare operators, facilities and doctors across Africa already grapple with the challenges of under-resourced environments, an uneven distribution of resources and massive demand for services. Now, healthcare administrators must turn their attention to a relatively new and extremely urgent concern. While doctors fight to save lives, cybercriminals are infiltrating hospitals, laboratories, and clinics, turning life-saving environments into digital battlegrounds. A growing epidemic World Health Organisation director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the digital transformation of healthcare, combined with the high value of health data, has made the sector…
Technology strategist Rock Adote has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Madonna University Nigeria, a move expected to bolster the institution’s drive toward digital governance and the adoption of modern technology in higher education. Adote, known for his work in cybersecurity, enterprise identity management, and digital transformation, brings more than a decade of experience designing secure digital infrastructure and managing identity systems for organizations. His expertise is expected to support the university’s efforts to strengthen technology-driven administration and innovation within its academic environment. The appointment reflects the university’s growing commitment to technology-driven leadership as institutions increasingly rely on…
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…