The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has said the bank’s Digital Xperience Centre initiative is part of a broader effort to redefine how …
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World Bank Set to Approve $500m Loan to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria
The World Bank is expected to approve a $500 million loan for Nigeria on Friday as part of efforts to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises …
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Stanbic IBTC Expands Together4ALimb Initiative, Targets 200 Nigerian Children
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development with the continued expansion of its flagship Corporate Social …
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NDIC, NIBSS Move to Strengthen Faster Depositor Reimbursement Through New Digital Partnership
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc are set to formalise a stronger collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving …
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Women Bankers Demand 40% Board Representation to Drive Growth in Nigeria’s Financial Sector
The Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) has stepped up its advocacy for a more inclusive leadership structure in the Nigerian banking industry, calling for a significant increase in female …
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NDIC assures ASO, Union homes depositors of N2m payouts
The financial landscape in Nigeria’s mortgage subsector witnessed a major shake-up on Tuesday as the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) officially moved in to liquidate two prominent institutions: Aso Savings …
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UBA Names New Executive Directors as Four Long-Serving Leaders Retire
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced key changes to its executive management team, with three new Executive Directors set to take office from 1 January 2026, following the retirement …
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MoMo Honours 22 Top Fintech Partners at 2025 Stakeholders’ Dinner & Awards in Accra
MobileMoney Limited (MoMo Ltd) has celebrated 22 high-performing partners across Ghana’s fintech ecosystem at its 2025 FinTech Stakeholders’ Dinner & Awards held in Accra. The event brought together key players, …
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Telecel Ghana Urges Shift from Financial Access to Active Usage at Rural Banking Conference
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 …