The 14th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards concluded on October 9, 2026, at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event featured music by David Operah and presentations that highlighted leading figures within Nigeria's financial services industry. Organizers noted that the ceremony recognized institutions whose performance and innovation contribute to the development of the national financial system. [1]
The awards covered a broad spectrum of the financial ecosystem, including payments, lending, investment management, capital markets, insurance, pensions, and trusteeship. BusinessDay stated that the initiative aims to bring attention to the performance and ambition of Nigeria's financial services industry while keeping these institutions in public view. [1]
Zenith Bank was announced as the winner of the Bank of the Year award. The ceremony recognized 67 total awards that celebrated performance, innovation, and institutional ambition across various sectors of Nigeria's financial services industry. Organizers described the outcome as a celebration that acknowledged the rigour found within the sector. [1]
Separate reports indicate the 2026 Screen Music Awards are being presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC). These organizers celebrate excellence and innovation in screen composition across sixteen distinct categories ranging from short films to feature productions. [2]
Cezary Skubiszewski is scheduled to receive the Distinguished Services to Australian Screen award later this month. He is a former music director and twelve-time winner at the Screen Music Awards, holding a collection of trophies that includes four AACTA Awards and the Centenary Medal. [2]
Skubiszewski's contributions span more than thirty years on the Australian screen, including work on Neighbours and feature films such as Two Hands and Red Dog. Organizers from APRA AMCOS lauded his extraordinary body of work across decades of film production. [2]
The Polish-Australian composer previously played piano and studied classical music before dedicating his career to screen composition. His Life Achievement Award was granted by the Film Critics Circle of Australia in 2010 for his significant contribution to Australian cinema. [2]
Sources and further reading
- Music, distinction, financial excellence take centre stage at BusinessDay BAFI Awards 2026
- Cezary Skubiszewski to Be Saluted at 2026 Screen Music Awards
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