Egypt is preparing to issue domestic Sukuk within the first half of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The announcement was made during a panel discussion …
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Egypt to Launch First Fully Digital Bank in 2026
Egypt is preparing to make history in its financial sector as the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has given the green light for Banque Misr’s Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) to …
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Standard Bank warns customers as AI-powered “spoofing” scams surge
Standard Bank has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in “spoofing” fraud, warning customers to be extra careful as criminals now use artificial intelligence tools to sound and look …
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UBA Secures N5bn BOI Loan to Support Women-Owned and MSME Businesses
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has obtained a N5bn loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in …
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CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Inclusion at WIMBIZ Mentoring Graduation
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has restated the bank’s commitment to supporting women’s financial inclusion and leadership development as part of Nigeria’s wider plan …
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Zenith Bank Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence, Honours Customers and Staff
Zenith Bank Plc has marked its 35th anniversary in Lagos with a grand celebration that honoured pioneer customers and long-serving staff members. The event brought together stakeholders, business leaders, partners, …
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GHIB CEO Urges Shift to Value-Added Exports
Africa’s share of global trade is still less than three percent, and one of the biggest reasons is the persistent trade finance gap that leaves exporters struggling to invest in …
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FCB Sponsors Malawi Bankers Lake Conference
First Capital Bank (FCB) has strengthened its role as one of Malawi’s leading champions of innovation and cooperation in the financial sector by injecting K7 million into the 2025 Bankers …
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Ecobank Rewards Young Innovators with N20m in InnovateX Challenge
Ecobank Nigeria has awarded a total of N20 million in cash prizes and growth opportunities to winners of the InnovateX Challenge, a youth-focused competition designed to support young talents in …
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CIBN to Host 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja with Focus on Technology and Policy
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has announced plans to hold its 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in September, with a strong focus on the relationship between …