Fidelity Bank Plc – National Infinity Magazine

Fidelity Bank to host free digital skills training for female entrepreneurs

July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 Jide Ige

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host another round of free digital skills training for businesswomen across the country from Monday, 1 August 2022. Hosted in partnership with ImpactHer and Google, the course would provide female entrepreneurs with hands-on training on building their brands and selling online, creating a digital marketing plan, setting up their Google MyBusiness account, and utilizing data and insights to grow their business, staying productive online amongst others. Commenting on the training, Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc…

Fidelity Bank partners Edo State and GIZ to host CBN RT200 FX Exports Roundtable

May 20, 2022May 22, 2022 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host an exports roundtable and policy sensitisation workshop for businesses in Benin-City, Edo State capital in partnership with the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO) and GIZ on Tuesday, 24 May 2022. The event, which would be the fourth edition of the bank’s CBN RT200 FX Sensitization seminars following successful outings in Kano, Ondo and Plateau States in February, March and April 2022 respectively, is part of the bank’s initiatives to help importers pivot to exports. According to the Divisional Head, Export and…

Fidelity Bank names Onyeali-Ikpe as Okonkwo’s successor

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Jide Ige

The Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc wishes to announce the impending retirement of Mr. Nnamdi J. Okonkwo, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Fidelity Bank Plc. He will be stepping down from the Board of Directors of the Bank, with effect from December 31, 2020, upon completion of his contract tenure, in line with the bank’s governance policies. In compliance with the succession policy of the Bank, the Board has approved the appointment of Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the current Executive Director, Lagos and South West Directorate as…

Fidelity Bank reassure stakeholders with N6.6bn profit in Q1

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 Jide Ige

Fidelity Bank Plc has reassured that it will continue to take measures that will ensure the safety of customers, staff and other stakeholders during this period. This reassurance was given on Thursday during the bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos. Speaking at the annual shareholders meeting, Chairman, Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank, Mr. Ernest Ebi said the bank “remains committed to building a sustainable business, even in the midst of the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic”. Mr. Ebi, who was a former Deputy Governor of the Central…

Lagos Explosions: Fidelity CEO Commiserates With Victims, Assures Affected Traders of Suppor

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo on Monday commiserated with traders and others victims of Sunday’s tragic explosion in Abule Ado, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. Accompanied by other Executive Management staff, Okonkwo who visited the affected market areas was received by the leaders of the Balogun Business Association (BBA), Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA) and Association of Progressive Traders (APT). He prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died in the explosion and disclosed…

Fidelity Bank’s YEA empowers 3000 Youths

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Fidelity Bank Plc, has trained over 3,000 undergraduates from various tertiary institution on skills acquisition through its youth empowerment programme. Nnamdi Okonkwo, the bank’s CEO made this disclosure Friday during the closing ceremony of the Fidelity Youth Empowerment Academy (FYEA) held at the Sokoto State University (SSU) in Sokoto. “The students were drawn from the 5 institutions that have benefitted from the banks youth empowerment initiative that aims to teach vocational and entrepreneurship skills”, he stated. Okonkwo who was represented by the Head, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability, Fidelity…

Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 4 produces 14 winners

February 14, 2020February 17, 2020 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Twelve lucky customers have emerged millionaires in the fourth monthly and second bi-monthly draw of the Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) promo season 4. The electronic raffle draw, which held at the head office in Lagos, was witnessed by the relevant regulatory bodies including the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The bank, in a clear demonstration of its steadfast commitment to support initiatives that enrich the lives of its loyal customers even in times of economic uncertainties,…

Experienced Boardroom Czar, Inuwa Mohammed joins Fidelity Bank

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 Jide Ige

The Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Alhaji Isa Mohammed Inuwa as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Bank and has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) of the appointment, which has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and took effect from January 22, 2020. Alhaji Inuwa joins the versatile Board of Fidelity Bank that is chaired by Mr. Ernest Ebi, a former Deputy Governor of the CBN, and comes with a wealth of multi-industry experience spanning over 35 years in…

Fidelity Bank employs “World’s Greatest Maths” Teacher

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Fidelity Bank Plc has brought succor to physically challenged Chemical Engineering graduate, Mr. Micheal Sowunmi who is fondly referred to as “the world’s greatest teacher” on account of his love for teaching. Mr. Sowunmi has been offered employment by top lender Fidelity Bank as a facilitator at the bank’s training academy known as CREST Academy. This much was revealed by the bank’s CEO Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo during the bank’s 2019-year end /customer appreciation party which took place at the weekend in Lagos. Okonkwo said the move was consistent with the Corporate…

Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 4 produces 13 new millionaires

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Jide Ige

Thirteen lucky customers of Fidelity Bank Plc have started the new year on a strong note having emerged millionaires in the third monthly draw of the Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) promo season 4 in Lagos on Tuesday. The bank also rewarded loyal customers with cash prizes worth N16 million in the categories of N2 million and N1 million respectively. The electronic raffle draw, which was held at the bank’s Broad Street Branch, Lagos Island was witnessed by the relevant regulatory bodies including the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Lagos…

Fidelity Bank Comes Tops In KPMG SME Customer Experience Survey

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 Jide Ige

· Receives Best SME Supporting Bank from Tribune Newspapers Fidelity Bank Plc has remained a leading financial institution among Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for deposit transaction, credit facilities and overall customer service experience, recording significant improvements in a recent survey. The bank which has grown its reputation for supporting small business, moved up four (4) places to reach second on the 2019 Nigeria Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey, recently published by the renowned audit and consultancy firm, KPMG. This remarkable achievement was followed by the award of ‘Best SME-Supporting Bank…

Fidelity Bank shine at Nigerian Bankers Games

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Jide Ige

How best can one describe the Nigerian Bankers Games finals football match between Fidelity Bank and United Bank for Africa yesterday? Nerve-wracking, enthralling, gruelling, entertaining, mesmerizing, ecstatic? You just can’t be wrong on any of these fronts! Simply put: The match lived up to its billing as it had everybody sitting on the edge of their seats. The Okonkwo tutored boys drew the first blood, converting from a well-taken throw-in. The lead was however short-lived as the Tony Elumelu boys benefited from a defensive mix-up to score the equalizer. From…

Fidelity Bank gives back to customers, pledges more support

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 Jide Ige

Fidelity Bank Plc, one of the top six lenders in terms of total assets, loans and advances and customer deposits has said that it is committed to the long term expansion of the businesses of its customers whilst providing positive experiences at all its touchpoints to grow the bottom line and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo made the disclosure Wednesday at the Fidelity Bank Special Day at the ongoing 2019 Lagos International Trade Fair. Okonkwo who was represented by the bank’s…

Fidelity Bank on course to deliver on 2019 financial targets as Q3 Profits Hit N23bn

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Fidelity Bank Plc has posted an impressive financial performance for the 3rd Quarter of 2019 and is on course to finishing strong in the 2019 Financial Year (FY). Details of the 9-months results for the period ended September 30, 2019, released on Tuesday at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) showed strong double-digit growth in revenues, deposits and profitability etc. Gross Earnings grew by 16.3 per cent to ₦161.4 billion from ₦138.7 billion reported in the same period in 2018 whilst profit-before-tax soared by 14.7 per cent from ₦20.1 billion to ₦23.0 billion. In other…

Fidelity Bank Canvasses Better Data Sharing In Retail Growth

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 Jide Ige

The Executive Director, Operations and Information, Fidelity Bank Plc, Gbolahan Joshua has advised data validation agencies and organisations to adopt appropriate policies that provide financial institutions with the required flexibility to utilise available customer data. Joshua who gave the counsel during a panel session at the 10th-anniversary celebration of Verve in Lagos recently explained that this would assist banks in the country drive new levels of customer engagements across digital channels and systems. He harped on the need for data-generating institutions in Nigeria to explore fresh ways to collaborate with one another.…

Faces @ 10th Anniversary Celebration of Verve

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Jide Ige

Fidelity Bank, BOI, Ford Foundation Unveil Lending Scheme For Aba Leather Manufacturers

August 12, 2018August 17, 2018 Jide Ige

Lender Donates Fully Equipped Secretariat To LEPMAAS Fidelity Bank Plc, top Nigerian lender in strategic partnership with the Bank of Industry (BoI) has launched the Aba Finished Leather Goods Cluster Financing Programme, as part of continuous efforts to promote Made-in-Nigeria goods capable of meeting global standards for export and local consumption. N400 million in financing provided by BoI will be made available on a quarterly basis to over 300 members of the Leather Products Manufacturers Association of Abia State (LEPMAAS). The funds will be disbursed through the Fidelity Bank while…

Fidelity Bank co-funded BUA Group’s $350m cement factory commissioned

July 23, 2018July 24, 2018 Jide Ige

On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo commissioned the new BUA Cement Factory located on Kalambaina Road in Sokoto State. Co-funded by Fidelity Bank Plc, the project which commenced in 2015 has an installed capacity of 1.5 metric tonnes per annum and is valued at $350 million. Fidelity Bank’s involvement in this project further demonstrates the Bank’s resolve to grow the country’s manufacturing sector. Regarded perhaps, as the single largest private sector-led investment in North West Nigeria, the plant is part of the company’s expansion…