The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate what it described as the arbitrary, excessive, and unexplained charges imposed on customers by commercial banks across Nigeria. The lawmakers made this …
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Big Banks in Nigeria Spend ₦442 Billion on AMCON Charges as Profits Fall
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminNigeria’s biggest commercial banks have spent a total of ₦442 billion on the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) levy in the first half of 2025, representing a 34 percent …
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Polaris Bank Wins Digital Bank and MSME Bank of the Year at 2025 BAFI Awards
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s digital banking space by winning two major honours — the Digital Bank of the Year and Best Bank for Micro, Small and …
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CBN, Bankers’ Committee Reopen Renovated National Theatre
Nigeria on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, officially reopened the newly renovated National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture & Creative Arts, after a …
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CIB Kenya targets SMEs with digital banking and trade finance expansion
Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya is setting its sights on reshaping the country’s banking landscape through a digital-first approach and innovative lending models that focus on small businesses and regional …
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The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has kicked off its 2025 edition of Customer Service Week, reaffirming its dedication to putting customers at the centre of its operations. The …
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Ecobank Nigeria Launches Upgraded Mobile App for Faster and Smarter Banking
Ecobank Nigeria has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking app, designed to offer customers a faster, smarter, and simpler way to manage their finances. The bank said the …
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FirstBank Rewards FMCG, Cement, and Telecoms Distributors at Annual Forum
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has recognised its key distributors in the fast-moving consumer goods, cement, and telecommunications sectors at the 2025 edition of its annual Key Distributor Forum for …
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Investors Seen Trading Cautiously Ahead of Bond Auction, Say UBA Dealers
Traders at United Bank for Africa (UBA) have projected that cautious investor sentiment will continue to dominate the Nigerian fixed income market this week as attention shifts to Monday’s bond …
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Otedola Acquires Over N2bn Shares in First HoldCo to Consolidate Stake
First HoldCo Plc has announced insider share dealings involving its Chairman, Mr. Olufemi Otedola, and his affiliated company, Calvados Global Services Limited, with the joint acquisition of 64.8 million shares …