BUSINESS

Federal court strips banks, police, lower courts of powers to freeze customers’ accounts

Daily Dispatch October 7, 2025

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ruled that Magistrate, Area and Customary Courts do not have the statutory powers to issue orders restricting or freezing the bank account of customer or reversing a transaction in such account on the application of law enforcement agencies or

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Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport Gets NCAA Nod for Commercial Flight Operations

Daily Dispatch October 7, 2025

The Federal Government has approved the commencement of scheduled commercial flight operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, effective October 4, 2025. This approval, granted by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), follows the expiration of the airport’s initial non-scheduled flight permit in December 2024 and its full compliance with

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Fidelity Bank Commences Disbursement of FGN MSME Intervention Funds

Daily Dispatch October 7, 2025

Reaffirms Support for Women EntrepreneursTier One Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), to qualified SMES with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country. The FGN MSME Intervention Fund is designed to provide

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Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited Unveils Pan-African Strategy at Africa Energy Week

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2025

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited — operator of Nigeria’s largest upstream oil and gas joint venture — formally unveiled its continental growth strategy during the recently concluded Africa Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter in its regional ambitions and leadership role within Africa’s energy sector. During a […]

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Union Bank Champions Employee Wellness with Stay Recharged Health Walk

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2025

Union Bank of Nigeria held its first-ever Stay Recharged Health Walk, a dynamic event that affirmed the Bank’s steadfast commitment to employee well-being and sustainable workplace development. The walk kicked off at the Stallion Plaza, Union Bank’s Head Office in Marina. It concluded at the Bank’s Sports Complex, The Stable, on Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, […]

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Polaris Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Service Excellence as Customer Service Week Kicks Off

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2025

Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to deepen delivery of exceptional customer experiences as it joins institutions across the world to celebrate 2025 Customer Service Week, themed “Mission: Possible.” The annual global event, which runs from today Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10, is dedicated to recognising the vital role of customer service […]