By Bisi Bamishe
Providus Bank and Polaris Bank have been announced as additional sponsors of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit.
They join First Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria LNG (NLNG) and Shell in supporting the landmark event.
Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday. The company described the sponsorship as a strong show of belief in Nigeria’s creative sector.
Speaking on the addition of the two banks, Olumide Iyanda, chief executive officer of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited and convener of the summit, said Providus Bank has consistently demonstrated its commitment to creativity.
“Providus Bank’s support is a demonstration of its strong commitment to promoting the creative industry,” Iyanda said. “Through its partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria on the brands and export Nigerian culture to the world.”
He also praised the bank’s Creative Currency Podcast. “The podcast is a smart move. It connects creatives with those who can fund, guide, and open doors for them. That is exactly the kind of bridge we want this summit to build.”
FirstBank, NLNG and Shell are also backing the summit. Iyanda said FirstBank’s support builds on its long-running First@arts initiative, which has financed, advised, and promoted Nigerian creatives and cultural events. NLNG, he noted, is celebrated for its prestigious prizes in literature, science and literary criticism, each rewarding excellence and innovation. Shell’s contribution reflects its commitment to education and community-focused development.
The QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit will hold on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The event will start at 10:00 a.m.
With the theme “Financing as Catalyst for a Thriving Creative Economy”, the summit will gather creatives, investors, policymakers and business leaders. Discussions will focus on practical solutions to the funding challenges facing Nigeria’s creative industries.
