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Vbank Makes Valentine Extra Special For Singles At Trueflutter Love Fest
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Nigeria’s leading digital bank, Vbank made the season of Valentine extra special by bringing single men and women together to mingle and connect with potential partners at the Trueflutter Love Fest, CCX Lounge, Lagos. 

Cupid’s golden arrows struck many unattached men and women as they celebrated love, danced together, played fun party games and tasted exotic food and cocktails. 

Beautiful women in sultry dresses were serenaded by charming men while they participated in games in different teams. Two lucky singles won luxurious prizes; a Spa and Dinner date at facilities in the city. Vbank spiced up the day further by ensuring more singles won gift items from a raffle draw. 

The day of romance was filled with sweet conversations, chemistry and laughter as many passionate people had the opportunity to shoot shots at each other. In the spirit of love, a free photo booth sponsored by the digital bank captured many memories as toasts were made to the future.  

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Laycon Dazzles Fans With Captivating Performance At Vbank Icons Fest
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It was all vibes and thrills for Fierce Nation fans as BBNaija Lockdown Winner and upcoming rapper, Laycon stunned all his fans and delivered a captivating performance at the Vbank funded Icons Fest in Lagos.

The 28-year-old rapper took to the stage to perform all his songs including singles from his three albums; ‘Shall We Begin’, ‘I am Laycon’ and ‘Who Is Laycon’ featuring hits like Hip Hop, Drunk In Love, Fall for me, Verified, god Body and many more.

The Icons Fest which was hosted by Kenny Blaq had popular Afrobeat artists and celebrities; Mr Real, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan, Small Doktor, Ruger, LAX, BlaqBonez, Joeboy, Neo, IllBliss and WhiteMoney in attendance.

Laycon was cheered on by BBNaija ex-housemates; Nengi, Beatrice, Niyi, JayPaul, Sammie, Yerins, Boma, Tacha and Anto who showed up for the Star in stylish casual outfits.

In its commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and business owners in Nigeria, Vbank had

an inbuilt Vbank experience centre where the audience could participate in games and fun activities and win different prizes.

Speaking on the Icons Fest sponsorship, Senior Product Manager, Vbank; Ebere Ahaotu stated that, “We care about entrepreneurs like Laycon who are driven, innovative and not afraid to take chances. He has proven to be a force in the industry with his strong fan base and musical prowess. To us, he represents the ultimate entrepreneur and we can’t wait to see him thrive in his journey.”

Vbank is Nigeria’s foremost digital bank powered by VFD Microfinance Bank. For more information, visit vbank.ng

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Laycon Takes His Throne At Vbank Sponsored Icons Fest
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Just when popular BBNaija and Fierce Nation fans thought they could not get enough, Starboy, Laycon stole their hearts further with a thrilling performance at the Icons Fest sponsored by Vbank.

Kicking off his performance clad in  all-white traditional attire, Laycon entered the maiden edition of the concert and took his throne as the King of Celebrities with exceptional Nigerian fandom.  

Fans, friends and supporters went wild, screaming and chanting his name as the BBNaija Star and Fast rising Rapper took his audience through his ‘Shall We Begin’, ‘I am Laycon’ and ‘Who Is Laycon’ albums featuring hit songs like Hip Hop, Drunk In Love, Fall for me, Verified, god Body amongst others.

The Rapper delivered high bars and good rhythms and charmed both Icons and non-fans like a King in an electrifying night of Afrobeat and rap vibes.

The Icons Fest was hosted by Vbank to motivate entrepreneurs and business owners and challenge them to thrive in an otherwise competitive market.

Speaking at the Concert, Senior Product Manager, Vbank; Ebere Ahaotu stated that, “Laycon has proven to be a force in the industry with his strong fan base and musical prowess. He represents the ultimate entrepreneur and we can’t wait to see him thrive in his entrepreneurial journey. We are especially happy that we were able to support the Icon Fest in 2021.”

The Concert had performances from other popular artistes and celebrities like Mr Real, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan, Small Doktor, Ruger, LAX, BlaqBonez, Joeboy, Neo, Olakira, Magixx, IllBliss and WhiteMoney.

Hosted by Kenny Blaq, the Vbank sponsored Icons Fest had many BBNaija ex-housemates in attendance including Nengi, Beatrice, Niyi, JayPaul, Sammie, Tacha, Yerins, Boma, and Anto.

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Mr Real, Nengi, White Money, Neo, JoeBoy, Olakira, Zlatan, Bella Shmurda, Many Others Show Up for Laycon’s Icons Fest
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BBNaija Stars; White Money, Nengi, Neo, Beatrice, Niyi, JayPaul, Sammie, Yerins, Boma, Anto among others showed up at the Vbank sponsored Icons Fest in Lagos to support their colleague, Laycon. 

Reality TV Star, Neo jumped on stage to support Laycon while his co-star performed some of his songs as the headliner of the Concert.

Afterwhich, BBNaija Shine Ya Eye Winner, White Money got the Icons reeling with excitement while he sang his recently released single, Selense. 

Noteworthy performances from top artistes in attendance; Mr Real, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan, Small Doktor, Ruger, LAX, BlaqBonez, Joeboy, IllBliss also shook the Fierce Nation fans to their core.

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Excited Fan Cries For Laycon On Icons Fest Stage 
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On 28 December 2021, Laycon enthralled his popular fan group, Icons with more than twelve songs from his three albums at his Icons Fest hosted by Vbank.

Surprisingly, a female member of the Icons group couldn’t control her emotions and burst into tears after she was invited on stage to sing along with the rapper. 

Touched by her gesture, Laycon embraced her in a warm hug and continued to sing to her.

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Vbank Hosts Lagos Margarita Festival, Thrills Turn Up Kings And Queens
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“Detty December” came early for Party Kings and Queens at the anticipated 2021 Lagos Margarita Festival sponsored by Vbank. Renowned Disk Jockeys: DJ Lambo, DJ Poppaey, DJ Obi and DJ Tgarbs teamed up with Festival Hosts: Sheye Banks and Ada Ohh, taking their Turn Up fans by storm over the weekend in Lagos. 

While taking shots of premium Margaritas, tequila-based drinks and eating easy finger foods, top celebrities, fans, and guests got to party and play a variety of board and party games. The Vbank funded Festival pulled performances from top artists like Avala, Fave, Ruger and more.

Also in attendance were Popular Video Jockey and TV Personality; VJ Adams, The Beat FM Morning Rush OAP; Adaeze Mokaeze, YouTubers and TikTok couple; Henry and Kaityln Agassi and many others.

Before the Festival, three businesses, Crossroads Texmex Restuarant & Bar, Sao Cafe Lagos, and The House, were voted by the city’s people as the best places to get Margaritas in Lagos. The three business outlets won cash prizes by creating different variations of the best Margaritas during the Vbank Margalympics. 

Judges for the Vbank Competition, Community Lead, Lagos Foodie Association; Edache Obe, Nigeria’s Food/Wine Critic; Opeyemi Famakin, and Afrolems Creative Director; Atim Ukoh visited all three outlets for drinking and tasting sessions to determine the winner.  

The Festival themed “Salt the Rim” is one of Vbank’s many initiatives targeted at supporting and propagating entrepreneurial and economic development in Nigeria. 

Commenting on the partnership, Managing Director, VFD MFB, Gbenga Omolokun, stated that,

“At Vbank, we believe that every entrepreneur has the right to experience business development. We are always ready to innovate and challenge entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises to grow and be the best they can be in every industry in Nigeria”. 

Vbank is Nigeria’s foremost digital bank powered by VFD Microfinance Bank. Users can download the V app by VFD on Play and iOS app stores. For more information, visit vbank.ng

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Vbank Sponsors Women In Tech Global; Upskills 1,000 Women and Girls in STEM 
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In alignment with its CSR objectives, Vbank, Nigeria’s foremost digital bank has announced its intention to support the core mission of Women In Tech Global, Nigeria chapter to close the gender gap and help women embrace technology in the country through its WIT Nigeria Makeathon. 

The WIT Nigeria Makeathon, the inaugural program of Women in Tech Global, Nigeria chapter was launched on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, and aims to empower 1000 girls and women spread across rural and urban settlements across Nigeria over a period of three months by upskilling them with varying degrees of digital, deep tech, and soft skills such as Product Design, Product Management, Software development, Data Science and Digital Marketing required within the technology ecosystem. 

Commenting on the partnership, Managing Director, VFD MFB, Gbenga Omolokun, said: 

‘’Our involvement with Women In Tech Global, Nigeria chapter is based on an alignment of our objectives and bridging the gap of women currently working in the Technology space. Technology is the future, and there needs to be a deliberate and concerted effort to ensure women are provided with access to the requisite skills to thrive in this future”. 

Omolokun added: “In 2020, the tech sector only had an estimated 28.8% of women employed. This disproportion can be attributed to several factors, chief amongst them being an overwhelming absence of skilled women and girls in this sector. To this end, Vbank has decided to take the lead in ensuring the tech sector in Nigeria adequately accommodates skilled women who will pursue and succeed in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career. It’s not easy, however, balancing the short and long term is key to delivering sustainable, profitable growth that is good for our shareholders, users, and the entire sector. We believe our commitment here will be instrumental in the growth and development of the sector”. 

As an innovative brand, increasing the participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is a business imperative. Vbank is invested in creating and fostering a STEM workforce that includes women and builds on the major contributions that women have made to the sector. By encouraging future talent – and supporting the immense talent we already employ – we can ensure that future generations of all backgrounds are empowered to lead. 

Launched on March 25, 2020, Vbank is a next-generation bank powered by VFD Microfinance Bank. The digital bank has onboarded over 500,000 individuals and businesses and processed transactions worth billions on its mobile banking platform across Nigeria. Vbank can be accessed on all iOS and Android devices

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2021 Nigeria Fintech Week: Vbank Leads Discourse On Innovative Payment Systems
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As fintech companies proffer financial solutions to the needs of many Nigerians, foremost digital bank, Vbank is taking the lead to drive discussions on changing the perception of people regarding their relationship with their bank.

The leading bank took up the baton during a panel session at the just concluded Nigeria Fintech Week held in Lagos between October 25 and 29, 2021. The session deliberated on the topic; “Disruption Disrupted’ and how the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted business activities for tech companies around the world including fintech.

Representing Vbank at the session, Senior Product Manager; Ebere Ahaotu urged participants to embrace new technology and maintained that,

“The future belongs to fintech who can remain agile while continuously exploring and adopting innovative, new ways of doing things. These are the businesses that will thrive in the face of disruptions”.

The Vbank sponsored Nigeria Fintech Week brought together over one million participants from multiple locations in and out of Nigeria.

Commenting on the event, Managing Director, VFD Microfinance Bank, Gbenga Omolokun, reiterated the need for stakeholders to collaborate while deepening financial services utilization and inclusion.

‘’There is a need to focus on strengthening collaboration to ensure fintech adoption, deepen financial service utilization and inclusion. We need to build a fintech roadmap for the country and make sure technology plays an active role in financial inclusion for many unbanked Nigerians”, Omolokun said.

Launched on March 25, 2020, Vbank is a next-generation bank powered by VFD Microfinance Bank. The digital bank has onboarded over 250,000 individuals and businesses and processed transactions worth billions on its mobile banking platform across Nigeria. Vbank can be accessed all over the world on iOS and Android devices. 

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Vbank Elevates Culinary Arts At Jollof Rice Faceoff 
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Leading digital bank, Vbank, on Saturday 31 July 2021 in Lagos, Nigeria took its passion for entrepreneurial development and financial inclusion a step further by sponsoring the maiden edition of the ‘Jollof Faceoff’ competition. 

The Jollof Faceoff brought together distinguished chefs, food experts and business owners in the food industry and showcased the culture, uniqueness and culinary talents of Nigerians and Ghanaians. By supporting the event, Vbank reinforced its commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. 

L-R; The Jollof Faceoff Hosts; Chef Obubu and Mai Atafo at the event in Lagos, Nigeria recently. 

According to the digital bank, the Face-off was designed to further equip participating chefs and entrepreneurs to transform and expand their food businesses into ventures generating employment, economic benefits and social value.  

L-R: Former BBNaija housemates; Jeff Banks, Lucy Essien and Praise Nelson at the Jollof Faceoff in Lagos, Nigeria recently.

Speaking on the competition at a press parley, Senior Product Manager, Vbank, Ebere Ahaotu said, “This kind of competition would allow us to appreciate cooking as an art form and further appreciate different cultures. We see it more as a way of impacting SMEs in the food business in Nigeria which is a major part of social and economic development. 

He added that ‘’As an innovative brand, Vbank is keen on economic empowerment, and it is our desire to see businesses go beyond profit-making to embed societal and environmental interests which would deliver long term growth.” 

L-R: Jollof Faceoff Judges; Ghanian Media Practitioner; Abeiku Santana, Culinary Entrepreneur; Mukase Chic, Music producer and CEO Mavin Records; Don Jazzy and  Lifestyle Blogger and Vlogger; Sisi Yemmie at the event in Lagos, Nigeria recently.

At the ‘Jollof Faceoff’, organisers ensured that all judges representing both African countries; Music producer and CEO Mavin Records; Don Jazzy, Food, Lifestyle Blogger and Vlogger; Sisi Yemmie, Culinary Entrepreneur; Mukase Chic and Media Practitioner; Abeiku Santana went through a blind tasting session and awarded scores across several parameters.  Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey beat Chef Seyram Leslie Kumordzie to score the highest marks, winning the grand prize of $5,000. 

Winning Chef; Hilda Effiong Bassey receiving the grand prize of $5,000 from popular Chef; Nkesi Enyioha at the Jollof Faceoff in Lagos, Nigeria  recently.

‘Jollof Faceoff’ is just one of the many initiatives Vbank intends to support this year. The digital bank has led many innovations in the fintech industry through its customer-led and industry-driven initiatives like its Grow with V webinar series and the new V series for SMEs.  Vbank, a product of VFD Microfinance bank is available as V by VFD on the Play and iOS app stores. For more information, visit vbank.ng

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Nigerian Beats Ghanaian To Secure $5000 in VBank-sponsored Jollof Face-Off 
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Nigerian Chef; Hilda Effiong Bassey emerged winner of the maiden edition of the Jollof Face-Off sponsored by VBank, Nigeria’s foremost digital bank. Chef Hilda beat Chef Seyram Leslie Kumordzie to score the highest marks after a judges’ blind tasting session, winning the grand prize of $5,000 while her Ghanaian opposing chef was consoled with N500,000.

Four Judges representing both West African countries; Music producer and CEO Mavin Records; Don Jazzy, Food, Lifestyle Blogger and Vlogger; Sisi Yemmie, Culinary Entrepreneur; Mukase Chic and Media Practitioner; Abeiku Santana awarded scores to the Chefs across several parameters. 

L-R: ‘Jollof Faceoff’ Judges; Ghanian Media Practitioner; Abeiku Santana, Culinary Entrepreneur; Mukase Chic, Music producer and CEO Mavin Records; Don Jazzy and  Lifestyle Blogger and Vlogger; Sisi Yemmie at the event in Lagos, Nigeria recently.

Reacting to her victory, Chef Hilda who started her culinary journey at the age of 17  said that, “’I am so excited, and the experience is awesome. I thank the organizers and VBank for this wonderful experience. Cooking is something I love to do, and I seize every opportunity to improve my skill and do great stuff.”

Winning Chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey cooking with her assistant at the ‘Jollof Faceoff’ in Lagos, Nigeria recently.

The competition brought together distinguished chefs, culinary experts and business owners in the food industry and showcased the culture, uniqueness and culinary talents of Nigerians and Ghanaians. 

The ‘Jollof Faceoff’ Hosts; Chef Obubu and Atafo at the event in Lagos, Nigeria recently. 

Also in attendance was seasoned Chef and Founder/CEO, Gourmet Cuisine, Chef Nkesi Enyioha who explained to members of the press on Saturday 31 July 2021 in Lagos that, “Every West African country has at least one variation of Jollof rice and it both divides and unites the region. With its seductive aroma, deep red colour and spicy flavour, Jollof rice is the undisputed queen of West African kitchens. It’s our beloved culinary treasure and a dish from our very heart and soul.”

The Jollof Face-off was also a part of VBank efforts to provide access to market and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SMEs) in Nigeria, especially in culinary arts.

Ghanaian Chef; Seyram Leslie Kumordzie cooking with his assistant at ‘Jollof Faceoff’ in Lagos, Nigeria recently.

Speaking on the competition at a press parley, Senior Product Manager, VBank, Ebere Ahaotu stated that, “This kind of competition would allow us to appreciate cooking as an art form and further appreciate different cultures. We see it more as a way of impacting SMEs in the food business in Nigeria which is a major part of social and economic development. 

He added that ‘’As an innovative brand, VBank is keen on economic empowerment, and it is our desire to see businesses go beyond profit-making to embed societal and environmental interests which would deliver long term growth.” 

R-L: GMD/CEO of VFD Group Plc; Nonso Okpala, Founder and CEO, Cashpot Limited; Kelvin Orogun and wife; Diana Orogun at the Jollof Faceoff in Lagos, Nigeria recently.

Apart from providing access to finance, VBank managed by VFD Microfinance Bank has been supporting entrepreneurs in the Small-Medium Scale Enterprise (SMEs) with its Grow With V series, a monthly webinar session that brings subject experts in different knowledge areas into the same virtual room with young individuals, professionals, and SMEs.

In the past, Grow With V has featured Noble Igwe, Mai Atafo and popular Instagram store owner, Maureen Edwin. In the second half of the year, VBank is partnering with individuals and businesses to help grow their finances via a Personal Finance series which has kicked off with financial literacy expert, Tosin Olaseinde. 

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