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Fidelity Bank to Convene Lagos Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Business Growth

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Lagos, Nigeria — Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the Lagos edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders to explore strategies for building competitive and sustainable businesses. Themed “Built to Compete: Positioning Lagos Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” the forum will examine the opportunities and challenges within Lagos’s dynamic business environment. Discussions will focus on competitiveness, access to finance, market expansion, innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth. Speaking ahead of the event, Ugochi E. Osinigwe, Divisional Head, SME Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the forum would enable the Bank to engage entrepreneurs and better understand their needs. “Businesses need more than capital to thrive. They require knowledge, structure, networks and the right strategies to compete and grow sustainably. Through the Quarterly Business Forum, we are cr...
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The Person on the Other End of the Line

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  This Customer Service Week, the extra mile starts with something simpler: making sure that when a customer, caller, or visitor needs a human being, one is there. By Olufunmilola ‘Funmie’ Aluko | Customer Experience Leader | Chief Brand and Marketing Officer/ Head, Customer Experience, Union Bank of Nigeria On any ordinary day, in any large city, the same moment plays out thousands of times. A woman calls her mobile network because her line has been barred and she cannot reach her children's school. A man rings a hospital switchboard, trying to find out which ward his father has been taken to. A small business owner stands at the reception desk of a large company, holding an invoice that has been unpaid for four months. A traveller dials an airline hotline at two in the morning from an airport she does not know. None of them is calm, and none of them has reason to be. What happens next depends almost entirely on one person: the agent, operator, or receptionist who answ...
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City People at 30: Kehinde Recalls Risks, Challenges of Using Media to Check Military Governments At ORAN roundtable*

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*At ORAN Roundtable, Kehinde Recounts Media Struggles Under Military Rule, Digital Revolution* *Kehinde Recounts How City People Emerged from University Idea into 30-Year Media Brand* The Chief Executive Officer of City People Media Group, Dr. Oluseye Kehinde, has recounted the challenges that confronted media practitioners during Nigeria’s military dictatorship, saying the emergence of social media and digital platforms has fundamentally transformed the media industry. Kehinde spoke at the 6th Media Roundtable of the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria (ORAN) held in Lagos on Friday, where he shared his experiences in journalism and reflected on the evolution of the Nigerian media industry. The roundtable, held at the City People Office, Gbagada, Lagos, was organised as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of City People magazine. The theme of the event was “Achievement + Challenges of Digital Era + Celebrating.” ...
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ADEJUYIGBE ADENIYI AKA BAALE WINS BEST UPCOMING HIP HOP 2026 ARTIST AWARDS.

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It is no more news that the young talented Adejuyigbe Adeniyi wins the best up coming artist of the year by Bottomline media in conjunction with Teeplusteeblog media on Saturday 26th September at the popular Pacific Hotel in the area of Ijora Olopa Lagos state. The star-studded event, which kicked off with Red Carpet at 3PM and main show at 5PM, featured top performances and was hosted by MC/Hypeman Ajikawo. The young talented best hip hop up coming artist and the celebrant of the day Mr Adejuyigbe Adeniyi aka Baale was dressed in his signature blue and gold striped native with his iconic headset and gold chain,delivered an electrifying performance that shut down the stage, before being presented with his award plaque by the publisher of Teeplusteeblog (Mrs Titilope Oshunlalu)   Speaking after receiving the award, the artist thanked his fans, family, and supporters who stood by him.
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MEET ADEJUYIGBE ADENIYI POPULARLY KNOWN AS BAALE.

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Adeniyi Adejuyigbe is a young talented up coming artist who  is popularly known as Baale,his kind of music is Afro hip hop and high life hip hop.He hails from Akure the capital of Ondo State Nigeria,his journey into music started over a decade ago,his love for music transformed into what we are seeing today. Speaking with the press few days ago at a birthday party of one of his aunty,Mrs Olayinka which was held in Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos,he explained what music means to him,enjoy the interview. Who is Adeniyi? My name is Adejuyigbe Adeniyi popularly known as Baale What type of music do you do? The type of music I do is Afro and high life hip hop. When did you start music? I have been doing music since year 2008,18 years now?. How is music to you? Music is my passion,it is a dream that I have to achieve and I knew I am getting close to my dream.   Who are your mentor in the music industry? My mentors in the industry are 9ice,Ashake  a...
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Fidelity Bank Deepens Commitment to Food Security in Abeokuta.

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Photo caption: L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Fidelity Food Bank Partner, Rev. Fr. Michael Domingo; Cathedral Administrator, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta, Rev. Fr. Dominic Olagbaju; and Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Sagamu, Titilola Odede, during the Fidelity Food Bank distribution event in Abeokuta, Ogun State recently.   As part of its efforts to alleviate hunger and support livelihoods across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated more than 2,000 food packs to residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta is a part of the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme focused on supporting vulnerable populations and expanding access to essential food supplies. Speaking at the ev...
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Union Bank of Nigeria Attains PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification

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Lagos, Nigeria – Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, the foremost global standard governing the protection of payment card account data. The certification took effect on 11 August 2026. PCI DSS sets a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to safeguard environments in which payment card account data is stored, processed or transmitted. Certification confirms that a bank securely stores, processes and transmits its customers’ credit and debit card information, strengthening protection against payment card data breaches and financial fraud, while reinforcing public and customer confidence. The assessment covered a broad scope of the Bank’s operations, including network infrastructure, card issuance, ATM and POS transaction acquiring and payment processing, reconciliation, settlement, chargeback, dispute resolution and retail banking. Union Bank was assessed and ce...
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