Polaris Bank
7 Jan
Polaris Bank, in partnership with Amtis Skills Place, celebrated the creativity and craftsmanship of emerging Nigerian fashion designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition, awarding over ₦1 million in prizes to participants. The competition, which began on 21st October and ended on 29th November 2024, provided a platform for young designers to showcase their talents…
31 Dec
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to combating the alarming rate of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
14 Dec
Polaris Bank has approached the Niger State High Court in Minna, requesting the dismissal of a criminal charge brought against its Managing Director by the Niger State Internal Revenue Service.
4 Nov
POLARIS Bank’s commitment to digital innovation and excellence has once again been recognised, as the financial institution was awarded
27 Oct
Polaris Bank, at the weekend proved its digital dominance in the Nigerian banking industry, winning the most-coveted award as the best in digital banking and the entire ecosystem for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). At the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards (BAFI Awards), financial industry’s prestigious awards, Polaris Bank’s trailblazing digital banking platform, VULTe was…
9 Oct
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Polaris Bank has announced the sponsorship of free breast cancer screenings for 250 women.
5 Oct
Polaris Bank has been adjudged as Nigeria’s topmost bank in lending to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).The award recognised Polaris Bank’s longstanding commitments to supporting MSMEs through several direct and indirect funding channels.
2 Oct
Nigeria’s leading digital retail commercial bank, Polaris Bank was adjudged at the weekend as Nigeria’s topmost bank in lending to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The award recognised Polaris Bank’s longstanding commitments to supporting MSMEs through several direct and indirect funding channels. Expert judges at the inaugural MSME Finance Awards 2024, organised by…
9 Sep
Polaris Bank Limited has taken its tree planting initiative aimed at nationwide land restoration to Kano State, working in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF).
5 Jun 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed a report circulating that it plans to revoke the licences of additional banks, following its recent regulatory action against Heritage Bank Plc. Online reports had claimed the apex bank would terminate the licences of Unity, Polaris, and Keystone banks. However, CBN, in a statement on Tuesday through…
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