Why Your Village People Might Be Your Best Business Advisors
Before you start forming prayer warrior against me, hear me out. I’m not talking about the village people that steal your destiny in the night with red cloth and calabash. I’m talking about the actual people from your village: Your grandmother who sells pepper at the market, your uncle who fixes generators for a living, […]
Sterling Beyond Education Scholarship: How Foluke’s Friend Changed Her Future
Foluke stared at her phone screen, reading Ayo’s message for the third time. “Babe, check this Sterling thing. I think this might be your shot.” She almost ignored it. Another “opportunity” from well-meaning friends usually meant another disappointment. But Ayo wasn’t the type to send random links. He knew her story too well. The Dream […]
Your Money’s New Best Friend: Sterling Shield
Let’s be honest. In today’s digital world, online fraud is about as common as traffic in Lagos; frustrating, inevitable, and something we all hope to avoid but secretly know we’ll encounter eventually. The difference? With Lagos traffic, you’re stuck. With Sterling Shield, you’re covered. The Problem We All Know Too Well Picture this: You’re checking […]
ASIS 2025: Last Call
Time’s ticking, and we’re not just talking about climate change. The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2025 starts in a few days, and if you’re still on the fence about attending, consider this your friendly nudge—or perhaps a gentle shove—toward what promises to be Africa’s most significant gathering for social impact this year. The Numbers […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 63rd Annual General Meeting of Sterling Bank Ltd will be held virtually via www.sterling.ng/agm on Monday, 30th June 2025 at 10.00 a.m. to transact the following business: ORDINARY BUSINESS 1. To receive the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2024, the Reports of the Directors and […]
Lagos State Access to Finance for MSMEs through Cooperatives (LASMECO)
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (MCCTI), in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI) and Sterling Bank, hereby invites reputable organizations to express interest in serving as Accelerator Programmes (APs) under the Lagos State Access to Finance for MSMEs through Cooperatives (LASMECO) Scheme. LASMECO is a ₦10 […]
Mid-Year Financial Reset: Your July Action Plan for the Second Half of 2025
As we wave goodbye to June and get ready to welcome July, we find ourselves at a crucial financial crossroads. The first half of 2025 is coming to an end, and it’s time to take stock, recalibrate, and set ourselves up for success in the remaining six months. Whether your financial goals are on track […]
5 Traditional Nigerian Remedies That Science Backs Up
Our grandmothers weren’t just making things up when they prescribed certain natural remedies for common ailments. While modern medicine has its place, science is increasingly validating many traditional Nigerian healing practices that have been passed down through generations. Here are five time-tested remedies that research now confirms actually work. 1. Ginger for Nausea and Digestive […]
Lagos, 2087: Banking Could Be This Seamless?
The morning sun cast holographic shadows across New Victoria Island as Toyin rushed through the floating walkways of Neo-Lagos. The city hummed with the gentle whir of magnetic transport pods and the soft blue glow of quantum billboards advertising everything from lab-grown suya to Mars vacation packages. Her neural implant buzzed with an urgent message […]
World Blood Donor Day: The Ultimate Life-Saving Side Hustle
So June 14th rolls around again, and with it comes World Blood Donor Day. Before you scroll past thinking this is another boring health awareness campaign, hear me out. This is probably the only “side hustle” where you literally get refreshments and a chance to rest while potentially saving three lives in under an hour. […]
The Conversation Africa Needs Right Now
Two thousand people sign-up for one cause. A convention to solve Africa’s pressing issues. It sounds like the start of a joke, but what happens next could reshape how we think about solving Africa’s biggest challenges. The Africa Social Impact Summit returns to Lagos this July, and frankly, the timing couldn’t be better. While the […]
“Wait, Your Bank Does What?” – A Conversation That Changed Everything
Temi: Babe, I’m done with my bank. Yesterday, I tried to send money for my cousin’s birthday and they’re charging me N50 as a transfer fee, Like, why am I paying to spend my money? Kemi: Oh you’re still using those banks that doesn’t send you? I switched to Sterling Last month. Best choice of […]
Banking History and Facts You Should Know
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with banks. You stare at the bank’s mobile application with joy when your salary drops, but it’s war the moment they start billing you for “SMS notification fees.” Before you “drag” your bank online, here are some banking facts that might change your perspective (or at least have […]
The Ponzi Playbook: What Every Nigerian Investor Needs to Know
Recently, the CBEX trading platform trended across Nigeria for all the wrong reasons. Thousands of people lost money to what appears to be another Ponzi scheme disguised as an investment opportunity. But CBEX is only the latest in a long list of fraudulent platforms that promise riches and deliver heartbreak. So, how do you protect […]
How to Protect Your Bank Account from Deepfake Scams
In today’s digital world, technology enables amazing advancements, such as unlocking our phones or logging into bank apps with just a face scan. However, as technology grows smarter, so do scammers. One of the newest tricks fraudsters are employing is deepfake technology, and it’s crucial that you know how to protect yourself. What Exactly Is […]
Unconventional Ways to Boost Your Mental Health: A Guide to Staying Sane
In a country where the standard response to “How are you?” is “I’m fine” even when it feels like your village people have settled down on your matter, mental health often takes a backseat. This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s explore some unconventional ways to keep your mind sharp and your spirit unbroken. 1. […]
Money Lessons from the Hive: Financial Tips You Can Learn from Bees
This World Bee Day (May 20th), while everyone’s buzzing about saving the bees, let’s flip the script and see what these tiny creatures can teach us about saving something else; our money! Recently, when it feels like the economy stings worse than a bee, these small insects might just have the financial blueprint we’ve been […]
AI Fraud: What you Need to Know
Remember when spotting a scam meant catching a typo in an email from a “Nigerian prince”? Those were simpler times. Today’s fraudsters have traded in their bad English for sophisticated AI tools, and the results are alarmingly convincing. The New Face of Fraud AI-powered fraud isn’t just coming, it’s already here, sitting comfortably in your […]
NDLEA Honours Sterling Bank as Key Partner in Landmark Anti-Narcotics Exercise
Sterling Bank Honoured at NDLEA’s Largest Drug Destruction Event Lagos, Nigeria – As Nigeria intensifies its war on drugs, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recognized Sterling Bank Limited for its strategic and sustained support in combating the scourge of narcotics across the country. The commendation was delivered during the public destruction of over […]
7 Incredible Inventions That Changed Our World by Happy Accident
History’s greatest innovations aren’t always born from meticulous planning. Sometimes, the most revolutionary ideas emerge from unexpected mistakes, overlooked details, or pure chance. These serendipitous discoveries remind us that opportunity often hides in our everyday mishaps; a philosophy that applies to everything from scientific breakthroughs to personal finance. 1.The Microwave: In 1945, engineer Percy Spencer […]
