Wema Bank Plc has announced that it has successfully exceeded its recapitalisation target after raising N157bn through the first phase of its capital-raising exercise. The funds were secured from a …
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Fidelity Bank engages Volta Region media to deepen partnerships
Fidelity Bank Ghana has held a one-day media engagement session in Ho, the Volta Region capital, bringing together selected journalists and media practitioners to strengthen relations and enhance communication with …
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Africa Data Centres Secures Level One B-BBEE Status, Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa’s Digital Economy
Africa Data Centres, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has achieved a major milestone after being awarded a Level One B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) certification in South Africa. This is …
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ABC Transport Returns to Profit with N465.5m in First Half of 2025
ABC Transport Plc has reported a profit after tax of N465.5 million for the first half of 2025, marking a strong turnaround from the N191.5 million loss recorded in the …
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Chinese Yuan Weakens to 7.1405 Against US Dollar
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency, the renminbi (yuan), fell slightly on Monday, weakening by 23 pips to 7.1405 against the United States dollar. The China Foreign Exchange …
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Ecobank Targets Stronger Second Half as CEO Jeremy Awori Banks on Diverse Growth
Pan-African banking giant Ecobank has expressed confidence in achieving stronger financial performance in the second half of 2025, with Group Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Awori saying the lender’s diversified operations …
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SEC DG Emomotimi Agama Elected Vice Chairman of IOSCO Africa
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation …
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FirstBank Champions Inclusion and Digital Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit
FirstBank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in driving financial inclusion and digital innovation by sponsoring the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025. The bank said in a statement on …
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SAHCO sees 131% surge in Q2 profit
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has reported strong financial growth for the second quarter of 2025, with its profit after tax rising by 131 per cent. The company posted …
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Chipper Cash, Western Union, Zoona Launch Global Transfer Service in Zambia
Chipper Cash, in partnership with Western Union and Zoona Transactions Zambia Limited, has launched a new international money transfer service that is now live inside the Chipper Cash mobile app. …