BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO In a landmark move following the closure of Heritage Bank, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that it has successfully disbursed 82.36 per cent of insured deposits to affected customers. This significant progress comes in the wake of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoking Heritage Bank’s banking license on […]
By Temitope Adebayo Heritage Bank Plc in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set up plans to disburse a total sum of N41billion to farmers from 14 states for the expansion of the wheat production project. The Bank, however, will register the wheat farmers with the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) […]
Temitope Adebayo The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo, has called on governments to provide enabling policies that would support private sector interventions to achieve the vision of infrastructural development. He made this submission at the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (FICAN) 30th-anniversary conference and awards with the theme: “Financing Infrastructure & SMEs for […]
TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Sports enthusiasts and industry stakeholders have commended Heritage Bank Plc for its continued supports of Nigeria’s sports sector, especially backing the Ibadan Golf Club’s 30th-anniversary event. The event that attracted dignitaries and stakeholders from various parastatals also had the presence of the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde and over 150 golfers […]
Managing Director/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo, has said that market formation framework is the key to optimally exploit Nigeria’s precious metal and solid minerals endowments. He disclosed this during a webinar organised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development with the theme, […]
Heritage Bank Plc has further reiterated its commitment to the growth and development of the creative and entertainment sector by supporting the “Rita Dominic Acting Challenge.” The bank in collaboration with a foremost Nigerian actress and Co-Founder of the Audrey Silva Company, Rita Dominic launched an acting challenge for aspiring actors to recreate a scene […]
…Rewards Nigerians for “National Pledge” pidgin recitation In a bid to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary and inculcate patriotic spirit in the citizens on the importance to reflect on the past, what led them here and the bright future that awaits Nigerians, Heritage Bank Plc has rolled out a couple of activities in achieving this […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated nationwide Dukia-Heritage Bank Gold and Precious Metals Buying Centres as part of a valuable private sector collaboration to grow its potential reserves of 200 million ounces of gold. The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday in Abuja disclosed via virtual platform at the launch of nationwide Dukia-Heritage Bank […]
…To fast-track 10% contribution of mining sector to GDP The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended Heritage Bank for being part of valuable private sector collaboration with Dukia Gold & Precious Metals Refining Co. Ltd, saying such partnership stands to create new opportunities for Nigeria to grow its potential reserves of 200 million ounces of […]
Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo and the Honourable Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite, will on Tuesday 9th of June 2020, officially launch the commencement of the Dukia Gold & Precious Metals Raw Materials Buying Program of Nigeria’s first gold and precious metals refining company. The official launch will also witness the birth of […]
As part of efforts to consummate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) initiated policy aimed to reduce the figure of the unbanked populace by 20 per cent by 2020 and to ensure greater participation in the nation’s financial sector, Heritage Bank Plc has keyed into this initiative to drive financial inclusion and promote economic growth. […]
The Nigerian agricultural sector is set to witness huge growth, as Heritage Bank Plc the lead settlement bank for Gezawa Commodity Market (GCMX) has collaborated with key stakeholders to revolutionise agricultural value-chain, aimed at providing fully integrated ecosystem for commodity Exchange. Heritage Bank was appointed as the Lead Settlement Bank and Transaction Adviser to the […]
The Managing Director/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo has emphasized the importance for human capacity development amongst staff of financial institutions for improved operations. The MD who stated this at a 3-day yearly Internal Control and Audit Conference organised by Heritage Bank in Lagos, said training acquired personally and arranged by corporate organisations to […]
Heritage Bank Plc has restated commitment to improved youth and sport development in the country, thereby attaining rapid growth in these areas, through sponsorship of sporting activities in tertiary institutions. The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo, affirmed this at the just concluded 14th edition of the West African Universities Game (WAUG) held at the […]
Heritage Bank Plc has called on government at all levels and deposit money banks to increase supports in agriculture, as it is the most resilient and vital sector of the Nigerian economy, despite underwhelming investment in the sector. The Executive Director of the bank, Jude Monye stated this while delivering a paper, titled, “Bank Experience […]
Nigeria is at the threshold of the much-needed agricultural revolution, as food production remains a significant challenge all over the world, MOTOLANI OSENI, looks into challenges facing diversification of Nigeria’s economy, need for effective agricultural financing, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intermediation role, and contributions from agricultural friendly banks in bridging the funding gaps…Excerpt […]
Heritage Bank Plc has disclosed that it will continue to work closely with Rivers State Government in an effort to make arts and culture a unifying factor and major earner to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. The Managing Director/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo, made the pledge during the 2018 National Festival of […]
Heritage Bank Plc. has been adjudged the “Most Supportive Bank of the Year,” barely two weeks it grossed home three awards for its outstanding performance. The current award was conferred on Heritage Bank at the fourth edition of Green October Event 2018, an event organized by Alamode Magazine. Only recently, Heritage Bank was adjudged “Best […]
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo, has encouraged the budding African entrepreneurs of the Next Titan Housemates to talk to small and medium enterprise (SME) desks of banks because the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has a policy for disbursing money to banks for SMEs sector. Sekibo stated this […]
Heritage Bank Plc has stressed the need for sustained collaboration between banks and financial technology companies (fintechs). This will support Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) drive for financial inclusion and promote economic growth. Managing Director of Heritage Bank, Mr. Ifie Sekibo, said this while delivering a goodwill message at the 2018 Annual National Conference of […]