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International Banker Awards Recognised Zenith Bank Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria

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The International Banker 2024 Banking Awards,  named Zenith Bank Plc as the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” the bank as retaining the title for the second.

Commenting on the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, said: “We are deeply honoured to be recognized as the Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria for the second time in a row. This prestigious award underscores our steadfast commitment to sustainability and reinforces our belief that responsible banking is essential for long-term success and societal impact.”

She dedicated the award to the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR. She lauded the Bank’s stakeholders for their commitment and unwavering support in ensuring that Zenith remains a highly successful institution. She said, “This remarkable achievement is a testament to the visionary and impactful leadership of our Founder and Chairman, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR. His exceptional foresight and dedication have been the cornerstone of our success. His ability to inspire and guide with strategic acumen has been instrumental in steering Zenith Bank to new heights. Along with the strategic guidance of our esteemed Board members, the unwavering commitment of our ever-diligent staff, and the steadfast support of our loyal customers, Dr. Ovia’s leadership has been pivotal in transforming our sustainability initiatives into a reality. We owe this success to his relentless pursuit of excellence and his deep-seated commitment to redefining the banking landscape in Nigeria.”

This recognition reaffirms Zenith Bank’s position as a trailblazer in sustainable banking practices, setting a benchmark for excellence within the Nigerian banking industry and beyond. The Bank has been a leader in monitoring and reporting sustainability impact. Since becoming the first Bank in Africa to publish a stand-alone sustainability report in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core Option in 2016, Zenith Bank has consistently published assured stand-alone sustainability reports. The Bank is one of the few institutions in Nigeria that tracks its carbon emissions using a certified tool built on the internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.

Zenith Bank is deeply committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values, subscribing to the Triple Bottom Line principle, which encompasses People, Planet, and Profit. As a leading financial institution that services various sectors of the economy, the Bank considers Environmental and Social (E&S) risk management critical to its sustainability strategy.

Zenith Bank’s track record of excellent performance has continued to earn the brand numerous awards, including being recognised as Best Bank in Nigeria for the fourth time in five years, from 2020 to 2022 and in 2024, in the Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards; the Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria in the Euromoney Awards 2023; being listed in the World Finance Top 100 Global Companies in 2023; being recognised as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 14th consecutive year in the 2023 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine; Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria, for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023 in the World Finance Banking Awards; Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2022 and 2023; Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2020 and 2022; Best in Corporate Governance Financial Services Africa for four successive years from 2020 to 2023 by the Ethical Boardroom; Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria in the International Banker 2023 Banking Awards; Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria and Best Innovation in Retail Banking, Nigeria in the International Banker 2022 Banking Awards.

Additionally, the Bank emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 and 2021; Bank of the Year 2023 and Retail Bank of the Year for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022 at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. Similarly, Zenith Bank was named Bank of the Decade (People’s Choice) at the ThisDay Awards 2020, Bank of the Year 2021 by Champion Newspaper, Bank of the Year 2022 by New Telegraph Newspaper, and Most Responsible Organisation in Africa 2021 by SERAS.

Published by Finance Publishing Limited, the International Banker Magazine, United Kingdom, is a leading global source of authoritative analysis and opinion on banking, finance and world affairs. Its influence, integrity, accuracy and objective opinion have earned it global recognition. The International Banker Awards strive to recognise the most worthy financial institutions around the world – those not just doing their jobs well but exceptionally well – those operating at the industry’s cutting edge and setting new performance levels to which others will aspire. The 2024 Banking Awards focused on various criteria, including the provision of much-needed capital for economic growth, cutting-edge innovation to enhance security and efficiency, commitment to sustainability and ESG principles, as well as intelligent investing to maximise profits and shareholder value.

 

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SystemSpecs’ GMD, John Obaro, Advocates for Robust Digitalisation to Improve Governance Frameworks

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“Digitalisation is not merely a trend but a critical driver of accountability and operational excellence”

 

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Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, Dr. John Obaro has encouraged the public and private sectors to imbibe in digital solutions to drive transparency, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

Obaro said this during the 2024 Chartered Institute of Directors Annual Directors Conference in Lagos. He underscores the crucial role of digital transformation in enhancing governance across sectors.

In his presentation, on “Digitalisation and Governance: Leading with Accountability and Innovation,” offered actionable insights into how the Nigerian public sector and other organisations can harness digital solutions to drive transparency, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.

Dr. Obaro addressed an audience of corporate leaders and directors on the need for robust governance frameworks that integrate modern technology to facilitate transparent decision-making, efficient service delivery, and improved public trust. He highlighted the transformative impact digital tools can have on governance by streamlining processes, enhancing accountability, and bridging communication gaps between organisations and citizens.

“The first thing is for people to get educated, and there are many free ways to gain a basic understanding of AI,” Dr. Obaro remarked. He emphasised that with these resources, anyone interested in AI can begin to build their confidence by experimenting with smaller-scale projects and eventually expanding into more complex applications. “For any organisation, look for one of your business areas and test it out. As you succeed, it helps build your confidence to delve into more intricate areas,” he explained, advocating a step-by-step approach to digital and AI adoption in governance.

Following his presentation, Dr. Obaro joined a distinguished panel that included Mrs. Funke Opeke, Managing Director of MainOne; Mrs. Olatomiwa Williams, Country Manager for Microsoft West Africa; and moderator Mr. Femi Williams, CEO of NewWaves Ecosystem, for an in-depth discussion on digitalisation’s implications for governance and economic advancement.

“Digitalisation is not merely a trend but a critical driver of accountability and operational excellence. By leveraging technology, we can improve service delivery, make data-driven decisions, and empower citizens to engage with governance more effectively,” Dr. Obaro stated. He further highlighted the success of Nigeria’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), which consolidated over 20,000 government accounts into a single structure, allowing for improved financial oversight and transparency.

The Annual Directors Conference attracted over 600 industry leaders, policymakers, and governance experts, each contributing perspectives on how technology can catalyse Nigeria’s governance and economic growth. Other speakers at the event echoed Dr. Obaro’s sentiments, emphasising that technology-enabled governance is essential for achieving sustainable development and fostering trust.

Dr. Obaro further highlighted SystemSpecs’ vision as a benchmark software institution. “When we set out, our vision had always been to be a software institution of reference, which remains our driver. Increasingly, we are moving AI into our operations, and in the coming weeks, we will release an updated version of Remita with a lot of AI embedded in it. This demonstrates our commitment not just to advancing our operations but also to delivering AI-empowered solutions to the world,” he said.

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Onga Customers Continue To Shine At the “Taste the Millions” Raffle Draw as Promo Extends To November

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The Onga Taste the Millions Promo has so far rewarded consumers with a whopping N100m in cash and prizes. Forty lucky winners each won N1m, 20 winners won N500,000, 40 people won N100,000, 160 people won N50,000, 300 people won N10,000, and 916 people won gas cookers and blenders.

Amongst the star winners, was Anthony Boulos from Zaria, whose joy was off the roof after winning a whooping sum of N1m naira. He said “I am so happy this money will go a long way’’.

Past Lucky Winner of N1m, Musa Atawod receiving his Cash Award at the Redemption Centre

Other winners who won N1m and N500,000 during week 5’s raffle draw are; Abu Damari, Kabiru Hussaini, Ibrahim Baba, Hatimu Saidu, Maryam Ibrahim, Comfort Sampson Okon and Nkechineyre Osine One of the winners, Aminat Ishola, who won a brand-new gas cooker, carried a contagious smile, expressing her gratitude to Onga, “Everyone knows the price of a gas cooker now, so to win this for free, Onga has blessed me and my family.”

The event was attended by representatives from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, and the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, to monitor the draws for transparency.

Adebola Williams, Marketing Director, Promasidor Nigeria, reiterated the company’s commitment to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians. In her welcome address, she expressed satisfaction with the ongoing success of the promo so far, stating: “For 10 years, Nigerian homes have used Onga Seasoning Cubes in their homes and given us the privilege to enrich their meals, so you can tell this is something we’re extremely happy to do. Based on the feedback we have gotten; a lot of customers have requested that the promo be extended. We’re going to do just that because we are looking forward to making more Nigerians Millionaires.”

One of the Lucky winners of Gas Cooker receiving her prize at one of our Redemption Centers

Explaining how others can join the circle of winners, Oshuntoye, Culinary Category Manager, Promasidor Nigeria said, “To stand a chance to win is simple, just buy one pack of Onga Beef or Chicken 90 cubes or two packs of Onga Beef or Chicken 50 cubes, exchange the empty packs for a scratch card at any of our collection centres, scratch to reveal a unique code, and send the code to 1393 to stand a chance to win’’.

The Onga Taste the Millions promo will continue to run until the end of November 2024, offering consumers ample opportunities to participate and win N250 million worth of cash and prizes, including household items such as cookers and blenders as well as airtime. For more details and updates on winners, consumers can follow Onga on social media (IG:@onga_nigeria, FB: @Onga Nigeria, YT: Onga Nigeria, TikTok: Onga.Nigeria) or visit www.ongamillionspromo.com.

 

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Cowbell Rewards Consumers in Ongoing N150 Million “Sooo Creamy Sooo Gooood Promo”

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Cowbell begins to reward lucky consumers in its ongoing Cowbell Sooo Creamy Sooo Gooood Promo, with over N150 million worth of prizes for grabs. At the raffle draw held in Lagos, with media present, one of the lucky winners Fausat Abdul Ganiu won the cash prize of N1 million.

Expressing her excitement, Fausat, said, “I am surprised and grateful for this win. Thank you, Cowbell, for this life-changing opportunity.”

Francois Gillet, CEO of Promasidor Nigeria, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative. “We’re excited to see so many winners emerging across the country. The “Sooo Creamy Sooo Gooood Promo” gives us an opportunity to connect with our consumers in a meaningful way. Cowbell has remained a brand with a symbol of trust, quality and consistency for over three decades, we will continue to commit to innovation.

Adebola Williams, Marketing Director Promasidor Nigeria, added, “The promo we started two weeks ago has produced six lucky millionaires winning N1m each, we’ve also had winners of other cash prizes. The promo is open to customers across the country till the end of November.  This promo allows over 300 thousand customers the opportunity to win the cash prizes and earn airtime. This promo has been amazing, with thousands of consumers already participating. There’s still time to join in and win big!”

She also highlighted the simplicity of participating in the promo. “Once you buy and enjoy 10 sachets of Cowbell 12g or 1 refill pouch of Cowbell 320g, take the empty promo sachets to the nearest collection centre. They’ll give you a scratch card which contains a code. Send the code to 1393, to qualify for the raffle draw’’.

According to Susie Onwuka, Head Lagos Office, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; noted that the draw is monitored by the regulatory body, and it is done live and transparent.

Representatives from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority were also present at the live draw.

Donatus Ukpai, Category Manager for Dairy at Promasidor Nigeria, spoke on the benefits of Cowbell. “Cowbell is more than just a tasty and affordable dairy; it’s packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin B9, which supports brain development. Our VitaRich formula ensures that every glass of Cowbell provides nourishment for families. It’s not just about the physical benefits; but the joy and confidence that comes with taking care of your loved ones.

In the ongoing Cowbell Soo Creamy Sooo Gooood Promo, 112 lucky winners will win N50,000 each weekly, 18 winners to win N75,000 each weekly, 10 winners to win N200,000 each weekly, 5 winners to win N500,000 each weekly and 3 winners to win N1M each weekly, while over 300 thousand winners will win recharge cards. The promo is scheduled to last till the end of November.

For more details on how to participate and for updates on winners, consumers can follow Cowbell on social media or visit www.cowbell.ng

Follow Cowbell on social media (IG: @cowbellmilk; FB: Cowbell Nigeria; YT: Cowbell Milk) for a peek into the incredible experience.

 

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