In a decisive move that reaffirms its zero-tolerance stance against violent crime, the Delta State Police Command has recorded two separate but significant operational breakthroughs, resulting in the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and the recovery of dangerous firearms. The operatives of the CP Special assignment team (CP-SAT) have once again struck a major blow to a notorious kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate terrorising Delta, Rivers, Imo, and Enugu States. Acting on credible intelligence and building on the momentum of an earlier breakthrough, the operatives arrested another suspected kidnapper. This latest arrest is directly linked to an earlier operation where…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
In recognition of its exceptional contributions to innovative financial solutions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc has been awarded the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award in the Deposit Money Bank (DMB) category. This prestigious accolade celebrates Fidelity Bank’s commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by MSMEs, a vital segment in Nigeria’s economic growth. Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, commented on the award, reaffirming the bank’s dedication to empowering Nigerian entrepreneurs: “At Fidelity Bank, innovation is at the heart of our strategy to support MSMEs. This recognition underscores our commitment…
The Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula and Natural Head of the Yoruba Race Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, heartily celebrates a prominent son of Oduduwa land, the former Executive Governor of Osun State and former Honourable Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 68th birthday. Aregbesola, popularly called Ogbeni, is not just a political figure; he is an institution of progressive ideology, a grassroot mobilizer, and an unapologetic defender of the masses. His contributions to the enthronement of participatory democracy and infrastructural transformation both in Lagos and Osun States remain…
After several months of offering spiritual advice and warnings to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, it appears the Nigerian military has finally decided to include spiritual solutions in its efforts to curb insecurity in Nigeria, as advised by Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele. As far back as the tenure of Late Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Primate Ayodele specifically told the Nigerian military to build three strong towers, in the form of worship centres for God in order to tackle insecurity spiritually. The prophet had always maintained that Nigeria’s insecurity problems can be solved using spiritual means and not by guns and…
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the London Business School (LBS) Alumni Community Nigeria hosted a private brunch and fireside chat that placed the spotlight firmly on one of Nigeria’s most impactful business leaders—Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc. Held in Lagos, the event gathered an elite group of C-suite executives from across finance, FMCG, investment, and other critical sectors for a powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the shared responsibility to “Accelerate Action,” this year’s global Women’s Month theme. But it was Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe’s presence and insights…
Reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s most profitable financial institutions, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has received a unanimous vote of confidence from its shareholders across Nigeria as it disclosed a record-breaking financial performance at its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Wema Bank 2024 AGM held virtually in Lagos on Thursday, May 22, 2025. According to the Bank’s 2024 Annual Report, Wema Bank, in 2024, recorded an all-time-high performance, with Gross Earnings growing by 91.51% from N225.75 billion in FY 2023 to N432.34 billion in…
… Ahead of Istanbul, Pune Lagos has been named the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in the world for Y2025 by Netherlands-based research firm Dealroom.co, ahead of Istanbul, Turkey and Pune, India. The organisation, a foremost data provider on start-ups, growth companies, and tech ecosystems around the globe, broke the news in its Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 report, which has just been released. According to the report, Lagos is home to five unicorns, comprising Interswitch, Flutterwave, Jumia, OPay, and Moniepoint, which makes the State stand out as an appealing hub for new enterprises. Ranking Lagos under the ‘Rising Stars’ category of Tech…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has affirmed that the recent purchase of 18 million units of Fidelity Bank shares by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, was conducted in full compliance with applicable regulations. In a letter dated May 22, 2025, the regulator dismissed allegations of insider trading and the misuse of bank funds for the transaction stating “….Following the filing of the Bank’s 2025 Q1 UFS on 30 April 2025, the Directors and other insiders of the Bank became eligible to trade on the securities of the Bank after twenty-four (24) hours. Therefore, the share purchase transaction…
Adron Homes & Properties Ltd. has recently become aware of a serious allegation published by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) on May 22, 2025. The report claims that our company failed to refund a land payment to a client, Mr. Solomon Oludare Akinbo, after he allegedly made full payment for a plot at our Treasure Park and Garden, Phase 2, located in Shimawa, Ogun State. We would like to express our strong disappointment that FIJ did not take the necessary steps to reach out to us for verification of these claims before making such serious allegations. The report contains…
After muted days of buy activities, Nigeria’s stock market recorded early rally on Friday as invested pounced on the stocks of Fidelity Bank Plc. As at 11am, the NGX All Share Index (ASI) was up by 0.19 percent to 109,385.94 points. Fidelity Bank was up to N18.60, after adding N1.255 (6.63 percent). After Thursday’s negative close, Vetiva analysts said in their post trading commentary that, “With market breadth weakening and key sectors under pressure, investors may stay defensive unless renewed buying interest emerges in oversold key names. Barring a strong rebound in the banks or consumer goods space, the market…