Fidelity Bank to Drive Growth for Northern Businesses with Upcoming Quarterly Business Forum in Kano
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, is set to host its next Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano. The event aims to unite business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to explore new avenues for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria.
Building on the success of its previous forum in Port Harcourt, which provided valuable insights and industry connections to business owners and entrepreneurs, the Kano edition promises to be a pivotal platform for regional economic development.
Under the theme **“Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,”** the forum will highlight emerging opportunities and trends shaping the regional business landscape. Key discussions will focus on practical strategies for strengthening operations, improving financial management, enhancing access to finance, leveraging digital solutions, expanding market reach, and building resilient, long-term businesses.
Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking at Fidelity Bank Plc, stated, “The Fidelity Bank Quarterly Business Forum is designed to equip businesses with practical knowledge, meaningful connections, and access to opportunities that can drive growth and competitiveness. Bringing this edition to Kano underscores our commitment to supporting businesses across Nigeria and, particularly, empowering entrepreneurs in Northern Nigeria with the knowledge and resources they need to unlock their growth potential.”
Participants can look forward to insightful sessions led by industry experts and business leaders, alongside networking opportunities, experience sharing, and actionable insights tailored to today’s dynamic business environment.
This initiative is part of Fidelity Bank’s broader commitment to fostering Nigeria’s SME sector. Notably, Fidelity Bank recently received the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassadors Award for the Highest Impact on MSMEs Accessing Credit for the First Time, recognizing its dedication to deepening financial inclusion and supporting enterprise growth through innovative financial services, capacity-building, and strategic networks.
Ranked among Nigeria’s top banks, Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 10 million customers through its digital channels, with 255 branches across Nigeria and a subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, in the United Kingdom. The bank has garnered numerous awards, including the 2025 DBN Innovation Award for MSME Support, Best Retail and SME Bank Award from Independent Newspapers, and the Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions Awards. Other accolades include Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards, SME Bank of the Year, and recognition for excellence in community empowerment from Global Brands Magazine.
