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NIBSS Heads to Court to Recover N4Bn Lost due to System Glitch 

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Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) PLC has approached a Federal high court in Lagos to salvage the sum of  N4.1 billion vanished from it coffers due to system glitch.

NIBSS Heads to Court to Recover N4Bn Lost due to System Glitch 

NIBSS filed the  suit before the court and joined 45 other financial institutions as defendants.

The applicant is urging the court to issue an order mandating the respondent’s financial institutions and the named banks to immediately place a Post No Debt restriction on all the accounts of the beneficiaries.

According to an affidavit sworn to buy Patience Johnson, a litigation officer at Manifield Solicitors and filed before the court by her law firm, the deponent alleged:

The Applicant Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System PLC is a duly registered company with the Corporate Affairs Commission and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide a mechanism for clearing and settlement of interbank transfers and payments.

However, on the 6th day of September 2024, the Applicant experienced a system glitch that affected the Applicant’s Instant Pay (NIP) engine, resulting in an unexpected behavior that allowed customers of the financial institutions named before the court as respondents to initiate the unauthorized transfer of funds to various accounts.

The unauthorized transfer transactions covered a period between 6th September 2024 to 9th September 2024, and this occurrence was observed at about 12.30 pm on Monday, 9 September 2024. In the course of concluding the settlement for the NIP Transaction conducted over the weekend,

These transfers were routed to 176 accounts residing with the respondents.

The financial exposure of the Applicant from this incident is in the sum of N13,662,138,920.00 (thirteen billion, six hundred and sixty-two million one hundred and thirty-eight thousand nine hundred and twenty naira only). Details of the fund and respective accounts with the Respondents had been filed before the court.

The Applicant, having observed the transactions, immediately took steps to contact the respondents, requesting that a Post No Debt status be placed on the  respective accounts where the funds had been traced

Further investigation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agents revealed a further attempt to dissipate the funds to a previously unknown  set of beneficiaries who are domiciled  with the respondents

The funds dissipated to the new set of beneficiaries amount to N4 190 101 636 (Four billion one hundred and ninety million, one hundred and one thousand six hundred and thirty-six naira).

The funds dissipated to  another set of beneficiaries amounting to the sum  N8 151 388 207.70 Eight billion one hundred and fifty-one million three hundred and eight-eight naira thousand two and seven naira seven kobo). The details of the fund and respective accounts with the respondents are as set out in Exhibit filed before the court.

Without the intervention of the Court, the funds which form the subject matter of this suit may be irretrievably dissipated.

The Applicant is fully aware that its interest can only be protected by restriction of the accounts to the tune of the sums received to avoid dissipation of the funds which could lead to a total loss of these funds.

By virtue of the CBN Circular of 13th September 2018 on the regulation of instant  (Inter-bank) Electronic Funds Transfer and by Clause 10 of the CBN Regulation on Instant (inter-bank) Electronic Funds Transfer Services in Nigeria, 2018, NIBSS is entitled to block of the accounts and the cooperation  the banks to recover the funds.

Consequently the Applicant seeks the Order of the Court to place restrictions and a Post No Debit (PND) status on the said funds pending the determination of the instant suit

 

 


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Keystone Bank, Enterprise Devt Centre Sign MoU To Empower SMEs ln Nigeria

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Keystone Bank Limited and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), youth entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion across Nigeria.

The MoU signing ceremony took place at the bank’s head office in Lagos on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Speaking at the event, Mrs Nnenna Anyim Okoro, the Executive Director, Corporate and South, Keystone Bank, described the partnership as a bold and strategic step toward accelerating national economic transformation.

According to her, the collaboration underscores Keystone Bank’s unwavering commitment to empowering the next generation of business leaders and fostering an inclusive financial ecosystem.

“At Keystone Bank, we believe that entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of sustainable economic development.

Across Nigeria, MSMEs are not just businesses; they are the dreams and daily struggles of men and women determined to create value, provide jobs, and build a better future. They are, quite literally, the engine room of our national economy.

“Our sponsorship of the Annual EDC SME Conference 2025 and support for the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Walk reflect our deep belief in the transformative power of small businesses.

“This partnership is also about financial inclusion, youth engagement, capacity building, job creation, and collaboration,” she stated.

Olayemi Sule, Group Head, Retail & Digital Banking, Keystone Bank, emphasized the innovative offerings customers can expect as a result of the partnership.

“Our customers should look forward to a suite of innovative financial products and digital solutions specifically designed to support business growth, enhance financial literacy, and improve market access.

Also speaking, Dr. Nnenna Ugo, EDC board member and Head, Alumni Relations and Support Services at Pan-Atlantic University, expressed optimism about the partnership’s long-term impact.

“We are super excited about this partnership and confident that it will drive transformation for both institutions.

“The EDC was established to build capacity and provide support services for SMEs. In the past 21 years, we have trained over 350,000 entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

“Keystone Bank’s support comes at a critical moment as we scale our programs and expand our reach ahead of the 2025 SME Conference and GEW Nigeria.

“The SME Conference is a powerful platform that brings together key players in the ecosystem each year to address pressing issues affecting small businesses.

“This collaboration strengthens our capacity to engage more entrepreneurs, provide deeper insights, and drive conversations that inspire growth, resilience, and innovation.

“We commend Keystone Bank’s leadership for its vision and dedication to inclusive economic growth. The bank has truly distinguished itself as a champion of enterprise, and we are proud to have them as a strategic partner,” she concluded.

As part of the agreement, Keystone Bank becomes the major sponsor of the 2025 EDC SME Conference and a key supporter of the GEW Walk, a flagship event during Global Entrepreneurship Week Nigeria 2025.

Both events are expected to attract thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, thought leaders, and policymakers, offering a vibrant platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and business empowerment.


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Fidelity Bank Boosts Staff Morale with Mass Promotions and 20% Pay Raise

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Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s top-tier financial institutions, has promoted 376 employees following its recently concluded annual performance review exercise.

This represents approximately 12% of the bank’s workforce, underscoring its management’s deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by staff in recoding the highest growth by percentage volumes in the banking industry with 210% increase in its Profit Before Tax (PBT) which grew from N124.3 billion in 2023 to N385.2 billion in 2024.

The announcement, which was recently communicated internally, comes on the heels of a 20% across-the-board salary increase implemented in June 2025—a gesture that reflects the bank’s commitment to staff welfare. It is worth noting that this follows a similar salary adjustment carried out in November 2024.

Under the leadership of Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Fidelity Bank has consistently outperformed market expectations. In 2024, the bank recorded the highest share price growth of 116% in the industry following the completion of its Public Offer which was over subscribed by 238% .

In recognition of the banks stellar performance, global rating agency, Fitch Ratings recently upgraded Fidelity Bank’s National Long-Term Rating from ‘A(nga)’ to ‘A+(nga)’ in a further endorsement of the bank’s financial strength and prudent management. The upgraded ratings reflects improved profitability metrics and robust capital buffers, reinforcing the bank’s sustained upward trajectory.


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Fidelity Bank Clears the Air: MD Not Linked to Woobs Case

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Fidelity Bank Plc on Wednesday refuted claims that its Managing Director, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, is involved in an ongoing fraud case concerning the account of Woobs Resources.

The Bank’s position follows reports published by Sahara Reporters alleging that Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe was listed as a defendant in the case.

However, documents sighted by Nigeria CommunicationsWeek revealed that the charge sheet dated May 12, 2025, named the defendants as Victor Ukutt, Fidelity Bank Plc, Whoba Ugwunna Ogo, and Safiya Whoba.

A statement by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice dated June 9, 2025, confirmed that Onyeali-Ikpe’s name was struck off the charge list.

The Ministry noted that she was neither the Managing Director nor the account officer at the time the account in question was opened.

The clarification aims to dispel misinformation and uphold the integrity of the institution and its leadership.


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