The immediate past President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Dr Ken Opara, has called for the creation of a specialised court that will handle disputes related to …
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FCMB Named Nigeria’s Best SME Bank for 2025 as Lending to Small Businesses Rises
First City Monument Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best SME Focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. The bank received the recognition after emerging as …
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FairMoney MFB Gets Rating Upgrade as GCR Backs Strong Growth, Technology and Risk Management
Global Credit Ratings has upgraded the national scale issuer ratings of FairMoney Microfinance Bank, reflecting the institution’s growing strength and stability within Nigeria’s competitive microlending market. In its latest assessment, …
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Access Holdings Moves to Raise N40bn Through Private
Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank, has announced plans to raise about N40bn through a private placement as part of its ongoing capital-raising programme. The move is …
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Top Nigerian Banks Grow Savings Deposits to N33.24tn in Nine Months
The top ten banks in Nigeria have grown their savings deposits to N33.24 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 6.8 per cent increase from the N31.13 …
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FCMB’s SheVentures Hosts 2025 Networking Summit to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
First City Monument Bank has strengthened its support for women-led businesses through its flagship initiative, SheVentures, by successfully hosting the 2025 SheVentures Networking Summit in Lagos. The gathering brought together …
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Audit Alleges CBN Re-Circulated N29.77bn Dirty Notes Under Emefiele, Violating Clean Note Policy
The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria, under former Governor Godwin Emefiele, of re-circulating dirty and unfit banknotes valued at N29.77bn in …
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Kingdom Bank Opens New Branch on Tom Mboya Street to Support Nairobi SMEs
Kingdom Bank has expanded its presence in Nairobi with a new branch on Tom Mboya Street, bringing its SME-focused banking model closer to the city’s busy traders and professionals. The …
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AMMBAN Marks 10 Years, Celebrates Growth of Agent Banking in Nigeria
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria has marked its 10th anniversary alongside its ninth Annual National Conference in Gombe, with many stakeholders commending the critical role …
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₦230m Missing After System Glitch — Alpha Morgan, NEM Sue 19 Banks
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminAlpha Morgan Bank Plc, together with two of its major customers — NEM Insurance Plc and Extension Publications Limited — has dragged 19 financial institutions to the Federal High Court …