Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology company, OPay, has recorded another major milestone after winning two top recognitions at the ninth Tech Innovation Awards. The company was named Fintech Company of the …
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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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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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NAICOM Launches Implementation Plan for National Insurance Industry Reform Agenda 2025
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has officially launched a detailed implementation strategy for the National Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA) 2025, marking a major step toward overhauling Nigeria’s insurance sector. …
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FG Lists N260bn Bonds for Subscription in October Auction
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the listing of N260 billion worth of Federal Government bonds for subscription in its October 2025 auction. The offer, …
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SEC Raises Alarm Over Nigerians’ Shift to Cryptocurrency
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed growing concern over the rising preference of Nigerians for cryptocurrency trading instead of investing in the country’s traditional capital market. The Director-General …
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Goxi Microinsurance to Host Third Annual Conference on Inclusive Insurance for Low-Income Nigerians
Goxi Microinsurance Limited has announced that it will hold its third annual conference to promote inclusive insurance for low-income households and small businesses in Nigeria. The event, which focuses on …
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LG, Ecobank Partner to Make Smart Living Affordable for Nigerians
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminIn a bid to redefine modern living in Nigeria, LG Electronics Nigeria and Ecobank Nigeria have announced a strategic partnership that combines artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation with flexible financing solutions. …
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Africa Bank 4.0 Summit to focus on AI and real-time payments in Lagos
The 17th edition of the Africa Bank 4.0 Summit (West Africa-2025) will take place in Lagos next week, bringing together top banking and fintech leaders from across the continent to …