Global News Track

As the quest to reset the volume of Nigerian Economy to $1trillion reach a crescendo, there are strong indications that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Ministry of Finance, are ready to hone strategies with technocrats from across sectors at the upcoming 2025 National Finance and Business Online publishers (FIBOP)conference. Arrangements are in top […]

Union Bank of Nigeria proudly participated in the graduation ceremony of the Pacelli School for the Visually and Partially Sighted on 23 July 2025, honouring the resilience and academic achievements of visually impaired students.The event, held on the school premises, highlighted the importance of inclusivity and determination in education. As a 108-year-old institution committed to […]

The event, which drew a large turnout of entrepreneurs and stakeholders, marked the official launch of Fidelity Bank’s initiative to equip 100 growth-ready SMEs with ERPRev-enabled POS systems and business support tools—at no cost to the beneficiaries. Welcoming guests, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, represented by Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and […]

By Ifeanyi Edwin Nwabugu Determined to up its game in the fight against currency trafficking and other financial infractions in the country, the Nigerian custom service FOU Zone A have confiscated $20.000 USD and 110.000 West African CFA FRANC, all valued at approximately N30.9 million at seme border.The Controller of the Command, Controller Shaibu disclosed […]

Polaris Bank Limited recently hosted a hybrid capacity-building seminar for approximately 500 journalists both in Nigeria and internationally. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to equip media professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly changing journalism landscape. In a welcome address, Rasheed […]

FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes: •            Facial recognition sign-up and activation •            Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping •            Instant credit card activation •            Flexible salary advances […]

Access Bank has also issued Green and Sustainability Bonds and is the first commercial bank in Africa to be certified by the Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative. Over the years, the Bank has received several recognitions including the World Finance Award for Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria (twelve consecutive times), Euromoney’s Best Bank for ESG […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has invested over N720 billion to implement its landmark initiative of deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products, which is expected to save Nigerians over N1.7 trillion annually. This bold step will see the privately-owned refinery absorb over N1.07 trillion annually in fuel distribution costs. […]