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Ongoing Polaris Bank ‘Save n Win’ promo produces five millionaires
Five lucky Nigerians at the weekend hit a fortune when they emerged Millionaires in the ongoing Polaris Bank Save & Win Promo.
The live quarterly draw of the ongoing Polaris ‘Save & Win’ promo which took place at the Bank’s headquarters Annex, Alausa Ikeja at the weekend in Lagos, further underscored Polaris Bank’s dedication to fairness in all its promotions and activities.
The development is in line with the Bank’s commitment to rewarding its loyal customers across the nation.
The winners emerged through a draw exercise which was witnessed by its representatives and relevant Agencies of government; Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), National Lottery Commission (NLRC) and Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) who confirmed that the 5 lucky winners were selected across Nigeria’s various regions spanning the geo-zones
Each winner received a cash prize of N1,000,000. During the draw, the lucky winners were called at random using a hybrid media technology which enabled in-premises event; as well as participation of over 1221 customers through the Bank’s virtual network and social media handles.
One of the lucky millionaires commended the Bank in putting in place the promo at this time which he said was relevant saying “Thank you to Polaris Bank for making me a millionaire. I never expected this surprise. This money definitely came in at the right time, I will tell my friends to open accounts with Polaris Bank and participate in the promo so we can all become millionaires.”
Speaking at the live draw event, the representative from FCCPC; Susie Onwuka said, “We’ve been monitoring Polaris Bank since the promo started and it has been fair, they comply to rules and guidelines. Customers should feel free and confident to participate in the promo”.
During the unveiling of the lucky millionaires, Polaris Bank’s Chief Digital Officer (CDO), ‘Dele Adeyinka also expressed the Bank’s commitment to encouraging a culture of savings among its customers. “The Polaris Bank Save & Win promo is not just about rewarding customers; it’s also about encouraging our customers to save for the rainy day”.
The CDO emphasized that customers can still participate in, or increase their chances of winning by depositing a minimum of N10,000 in their Savings account. He also noted that non-customers of the Bank can participate for a chance to win in the draws by opening a Polaris Savings account with N2,000 and growing same to N10,000 before the next draw date.
The representatives of the regulatory bodies commended the Bank for making good its promise to winners of the draws.
For those wishing to be part of the Campaign and stand a chance to also become millionaires, below are four (4) ways to participate in the ongoing Polaris Save & Win promo:
1. Download VULTe on iOS and the App store to open a Polaris Savings Account or dial USSD *833*0# on your phone or log into Polaris Bank savings portal.
2. Grow your account by N10,000 or more and maintain for 30 days or by N10,000 for 3 consecutive months to qualify for monthly & quarterly draws respectively.
3. If your account is dormant, you can reactivate your account without visiting the Bank by simply dialing *833*30#.
4. Follow the Bank’s handles @polarisbankltd across all social media platforms or visit the website to stay updated.
Polaris Bank was adjudged Nigeria’s Digital Bank of the Year in 2023, 2022 and 2021 in BusinessDay’s Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. As a digital-forward Bank, the Bank is dedicated to forging a customer-focused future through innovative partnerships that reshape both businesses and communities.
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Two Nigerians win Germany Science awards
Two Nigerian-born scientists—Adesola Adegoke, a researcher at Arizona State University (ASU), and Seunnla Adelusi, a PhD candidate at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada—have been named among the 20 global winners of the Digital GreenTalents Award 2025.
These two Nigerians were announced among the winners during a virtual ceremony held on 25 November. In a statement following the virtual announcement ceremony, the organisers said the 20 awardees for this year joined from different time zones, including “very early morning in Canada and evening hours in the Philippines.”
The digital Green Talent Award is an annual initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) that recognises outstanding young researchers whose work advances sustainability through digital innovation.
Each year, 20 scientists are selected from a competitive global pool for their cutting-edge ideas at the intersection of digitalisation and environmental sustainability.
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Gov Alex Otti visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison
Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, on Sunday paid a visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
The governor was accompanied by officials of the Sokoto State Government during the closed-door visit.
Nnamdi Kanu was recently moved to Sokoto after he was convicted on terrorism-related charges and handed a life sentence by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Governor Otti had earlier promised to pursue every lawful and political avenue to ensure that Kanu gets justice. Sunday’s visit is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the Abia State Government regarding his case.
Details of the meeting were not made public as of the time of this report.
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Terrorists abduct bride, bridesmaids in Sokoto attack
Armed terrorists have abducted a bride-to-be, her bridesmaid, and eight other residents from Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State
The Sokoto abduction occurred around 1:30 a.m., according to residents, when the attackers stormed the village. Most of the victims were women, with only one man also taken.
One resident sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment. Villagers told reporters that the bride was preparing for her wedding scheduled for later that morning when the raid struck, plunging the community into shock and mourning.
A community member described the attack as “tragic,” noting the delay in security response. “Security operatives were alerted immediately, but they only arrived about an hour after the bandits had fled,” he said, expressing frustration.
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