Banking
Five Win in Heritage Bank’s YNSPYRE, CREAM Platform Promo
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Five fresh winners have emerged in the monthly draw organised by Heritage Bank and CREAM Platform under the YNSPYRE Initiative.
The event took place last Friday in Abuja in the presence of officials of the financial institution and the premiere creative reward platform in Nigeria.
The Heritage Bank’s YNSPYRE Initiative rewards subscribers who dial the *745*463# code with lots of cash and other prizes.
The winners went home with N200,000 each, while a popular artiste in the country, Mr Oladapo Oyebanjo, otherwise known as D’Banj, promised to fully support their businesses and passion.
Some of those that won at the digital draw such as Blessing (an entrepreneur), Justice Isaac Precious (a footballer and musician) and John (a caterer) expressed joy for emerging winners.
Recall that recently, Heritage Bank doled out N1 million to one Damilola Adeyemi, a winner of an online giveaway competition to celebrate the bank’s product, YNSPYRE, ambassador, D’Banj, which heralded the launching of the YNSPYRE Account.
The CREAM Platform is chaired by D’Banj, who was physically present at the event. Others were the Heritage Bank Regional Executive, Abuja and North, Mr George Okoh-Oboh; popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh; popular musician, Mr Easi (real name Isaiah Ediae) and other top officials of the bank.
In his remarks, Mr Okoh-Oboh described the partnership between Heritage Bank and CREAM Platform as a game-changer for the creative industry in Nigeria.
“It’s been a smooth journey and the Bank has also set aside certain funds for the creative industry because we believe that is needed to support our youths.
“And so what we have done is to be able to put this out there so that we can select very talented youths working with D’Banj and once they meet certain criteria, we will be able to lend across to them as a bank.
“So, the funds have already been set out and waiting this launch which we are having today. So it’s quite an interesting story for the bank and it’s a great day for us today,” he said.
On his part, D’Banj said that the CREAM Platform has built a strong reputation for producing some of the brightest talents in the country over the last couple of years.
He explained that the purpose of the platform was to have a creative hub for Africa where people can upload their contents, be discovered and get funding support from Heritage Bank.
He said the platform would enable Nigerians to discover their talents in areas such as entertainment, entrepreneurship, music, arts and other areas in the creative industry value chain.
D’Banj expressed optimism that the creative industry if properly harnessed, has the potentials to reduce the level of unemployment in the country, boost wealth creation for the people and help the country generate the much needed foreign exchange.
He noted that with the creative industry accounting for one of the highest exports from Nigeria, the time has come for operators in the sector to be supported with the finances.
“This year will make it five years that the platform was launched and our main aim is to create a gateway to the creative hub of Africa. With so much talent in the country and the hub in the continent, we saw it as a platform for people to have that access to become whatsoever they desire.
“And it’s no news that Heritage Bank is our partner to provide the access and financial help that you will need,” the music act said.
“The creative industry is one of the biggest exports in the last three years now whether you are looking at music, fashion, movies. But we need that financial help, that financial backing.
“So, for a long time, we have been discussing with Heritage Bank to see how we can get the funds and get that help to the people.
“And today is going to be the first time that we are actually rewarding the customers. Heritage Bank went further to help us create the ‘YNSPYRE’ Product.
“This product is for the youths and the creative industry to help ease access to funding contents uploaded on the CREAM Platform,” he added.
In her comments, Ms Dikeh urged D’Banj and the bank to create more awareness about the product to enable many people to take advantage of the initiative.
She said as an advocate of youth empowerment, the initiative would help to harness the potentials of the youths and stimulate the much-needed development of the creative industry.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The sum of N17.97 million has been won by at least 273 customers of Wema Bank Plc through its 5 for 5 Rewards campaign launched on May 2, 2026.
At the activation of the promo at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, 81 customers were given N81,000 each, resulting in N6.56 million in rewards on launch day. Since then, the campaign has continued to reward customers through daily and monthly draws, with an additional 192 winners emerging within the first month.
Across the Youth segment, 37 students have received rewards worth N4.4 million, including 20 students who got N50,000 PocketMoni rewards and 17 university students who received N200,000 each in Tuition Support.
The Women segment also recorded strong participation, with 12 customers receiving N150,000 each through the #SelfCare category, while the Mass Market segment recorded the highest number of winners.
Within the first month, 120 customers received daily cash rewards, and 23 customers won N200,000 each in the monthly draw, bringing total rewards in the category to N5.2 million.
These have demonstrated the strong early impact of its refreshed customer rewards platform and reinforced its commitment to rewarding everyday banking.
“At Wema Bank, we believe loyalty should be rewarded in ways that are meaningful, transparent and accessible.
“The response to Season 5 of the 5 for 5 Rewards campaign has been encouraging, and seeing hundreds of customers benefit within just one month reinforces our belief that everyday banking should create everyday opportunities,” the chief executive of Wema Bank, Mr Moruf Oseni, stated.
“Beyond rewarding transactions, we are encouraging positive financial habits while delivering real value to our customers.
“This is only the beginning. With more reward categories, more winners and more opportunities still ahead, we remain committed to creating meaningful impact for our customers and ensuring more Nigerians experience the value of banking with Wema,” he added.
Customers can participate by opening or reactivating a Wema Bank account, funding it with a minimum of N5,000, maintaining an average monthly balance of N5,000, and completing at least five transactions every month using the ALAT app, Wema or ALAT cards, or *945#.
With over N170 million earmarked for rewards between May and December 2026, thousands more customers are expected to benefit as the campaign continues, reaffirming Wema Bank’s commitment to rewarding loyalty, promoting positive financial behaviour and delivering value beyond banking.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The N3.97 billion commercial paper issuance of AG Mortgage Bank Plc will close on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The sale of the debt instrument by the real estate lender commenced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
It is under the N5 billion commercial paper issuance programme of the lending firm aimed to support its short-term working capital and funding requirements.
The company is selling the papers in two series, with Series 2 offered at a discounted rate of 19.2895 per cent for 270 days, and Series 3 at a discounted rate of 19.3651 per cent for 364 days.
The minimum subscription is N5 million, and subsequent additions of N1 million.
AG Mortgage Bank is a leading primary mortgage bank in Nigeria with over two decades of experience in providing affordable mortgage financing and housing finance solutions.
The bank has grown its asset base to over N33 billion and remains a key participant in major housing intervention programmes, including the National Housing Fund Scheme and other government-backed mortgage initiatives.
Supported by a diversified product offering, strong institutional credibility, and an experienced management team, AG Mortgage Bank continues to deliver solid financial performance.
For FY 2025, interest income increased by 28.1 per cent to N3.65 billion, while profit after tax rose by 130.0 per cent to N1.05 billion, reflecting strong earnings growth, operational efficiency, and prudent risk management.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chairman of Access Holdings Plc, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has reaffirmed the organisation’s long-term commitment to shareholders, expressing confidence in the company’s strategic positioning, which he said is underpinned by disciplined execution, a diversified business model, a strengthened capital base, and a clear focus on sustainable value creation.
Speaking at the 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the firm on Wednesday, he explained that the temporary suspension of dividend distributions was a consequence of regulatory compliance requirements rather than any deterioration in the group’s financial performance.
Mr Aig-Imoukhuede reaffirmed that the financial institution’s earnings capacity remains strong and that the board’s position reflects adherence to supervisory expectations and prudent capital management principles.
He assured shareholders of the board’s commitment to resuming dividend payments as soon as the relevant regulatory conditions are satisfied, noting that, “Our approach is clear: capital retained today must translate into greater value tomorrow and sustainable returns for our shareholders.”
The Chairman reiterated the strategic imperative underpinning the company’s next phase of growth, saying, “Our strategy, From Scale to Value, reflects the natural evolution of our journey. Scale created opportunity; value creation is how we fully realise it.”
He noted that while the organisation continues to generate strong returns, ensuring that earnings per share consistently exceed the cost of capital remains central to unlocking sustainable shareholder value.
The retired banker also acknowledged the significant unrealised value embedded within the firm’s international subsidiaries and reiterated management’s focus on improving market recognition of that intrinsic value over time.
Commenting on the financial performance of the group in 2025, he said Access Holdings accelerated provisions on legacy and regulatory forbearance credit exposures, resulting in elevated impairment charges.
He explained that the group consciously prioritised balance sheet strength and long-term resilience over short-term earnings optimisation.
“Periods of economic uncertainty often reveal more about an institution than periods of uninterrupted growth. Our focus remains on building a business that is not only growing, but improving in the quality, resilience, and sustainability of its earnings,” he stated.
Last year, the financial services organisation delivered pre-tax profit of N1.007 trillion, underscoring the strength of its diversified platform and expanding earnings base across key markets. Total assets increased to N51.56 trillion, while customer deposits grew strongly, reflecting sustained franchise momentum and deepening customer trust.
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