Telecel Ghana’s Head of Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr Alfred Neizer, has called for a stronger national effort to convert Ghana’s improved financial access in rural areas into deeper and …
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Banks Intensify Capital Raise as CBN Strengthens Oversight and Pushes Basel III Transition
Nigeria’s Deposit Money Banks are increasing efforts to raise fresh capital as the Central Bank of Nigeria intensifies its oversight to build a stronger, more resilient financial system. The apex …
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Union Bank Wins Best Company in Workplace Practice at SERAS Awards
Union Bank of Nigeria has been named the Best Company in Workplace Practice at the 2025 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards, widely known as SERAS. The recognition was announced during …
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Wema Bank Clinches Fourth Straight Nigeria Bankers Game Title, Sets New Industry Record
Wema Bank has once again asserted its dominance in the Nigerian banking sector’s sporting arena after emerging overall champion at the Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2025 Grand Finale, marking the …
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CBN Revokes Licences of Legacy BDC Operators Who Missed New Compliance Deadline
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that all legacy Bureau De Change operators that failed to meet the new licensing requirements by 30 November 2025 have automatically lost their …
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Naira Weakens Slightly at Official Market as Dollar Demand Increases Toward Year-End
Nigeria’s currency recorded a slight weakening at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, as the naira closed at N1,451.86 per US dollar, compared to N1,450.43 per dollar recorded at …
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CBN Approves Only 82 Licensed BDCs After New Forex Rules, Warns Nigerians Against Unauthorised Operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that only 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) have been granted final approval to operate in the country after meeting its new and stricter …
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TAJBank Signs MoU with NAHCON to Boost Hajj Savings Scheme for Nigerian Pilgrims
TAJBank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to support and expand the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) for aspiring pilgrims across the …
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Nigerian Stock Market Gains N2.44tn as ICT and Banking Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) ended the week on a strong note as renewed buying interest in ICT and banking stocks lifted the market by N2.44 trillion. The All-Share Index …
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Mauritius team wins FirstBank Junior Achievement Award
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has awarded its prestigious CEO Award to Team Mauritius at the grand finale of the 15th Junior Achievement Africa Company of the Year competition, which …