As South Africans continue with the 2025 tax season, new details have emerged about how taxpayers can benefit from medical tax claims beyond the usual medical aid credits. Many citizens …
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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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FCMB, Dutch Bank Launch N20m AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has joined forces with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO, to launch the FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025, a new initiative aimed at boosting …
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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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Tinubu Signs NIIRA 2025 into Law: A Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Insurance Industry
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill 2025 into law, officially making it the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The new law has …
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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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Malawi Kwacha Under Pressure Despite Dollar Stability
The Malawi kwacha is once again under the spotlight after showing signs of weakness against major foreign currencies such as the euro, the British pound and the South African rand, …
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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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Udeme Ufot Urges Strategic Financing to Unlock Nigeria’s Creative Economy
The Group Managing Director of SO&U, Udeme Ufot, has called for intentional and well-structured financing to serve as a major driver for unlocking Nigeria’s creative economy. Ufot made this appeal …
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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 …