United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …
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BankingConsumer ProtectionEconomyFinanceGovernanceNational AssemblyRegulation
Reps to Probe Arbitrary Bank Charges as Nigerians Decry Unexplained Deductions
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate what it described as the arbitrary, excessive, and unexplained charges imposed on customers by commercial banks across Nigeria. The lawmakers made this …
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AwardsBankingBusinessEconomyTechnology
Polaris Bank Wins Digital Bank and MSME Bank of the Year at 2025 BAFI Awards
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s digital banking space by winning two major honours — the Digital Bank of the Year and Best Bank for Micro, Small and …
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SEC Backs Islamic Finance as Key to Investment Growth and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has identified Islamic finance as a major driver of investment growth and a vital tool for promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria and across Africa. …
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BankingBusinessEconomyFintechInnovationTechnology
Ecobank Nigeria Launches Upgraded Mobile App for Faster and Smarter Banking
Ecobank Nigeria has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking app, designed to offer customers a faster, smarter, and simpler way to manage their finances. The bank said the …
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VG Pensions Appoints Lifestyle Influencer Hannah Usman as New Brand Ambassador
VG Pensions has announced lifestyle influencer Hannah Usman as its latest Brand Ambassador in a move designed to expand its reach and deepen engagement with Nigerians, particularly in the informal …
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Bank of Ghana Engages Religious Leaders on Non-Interest Banking Framework
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has met with Christian and Muslim leaders in Accra to discuss Non-Interest Banking and Finance (NIBF) as part of its ongoing consultations to create a …
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BusinessEconomyFinance & ServicesInsurancePensionRegulation
Rex Insurance Chairman Urges Stronger Frameworks for Insurance and Pension Sectors
The Chairman of Rex Insurance Limited, Mr. Ike Chioke, has called for stronger frameworks in Nigeria’s insurance and pension industries to drive economic growth and deepen financial inclusion. Chioke, who …
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Fintech Association of Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Collaboration with Regulators and Lawmakers
The Fintech Association of Nigeria, known as FintechNGR, has stepped up its efforts to build stronger ties with regulators and lawmakers in order to grow the country’s financial technology sector. …
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Malawi’s Commercial Banks Urged to Play Bigger Role in Economic Recovery
Malawi’s commercial banks are being called upon to move beyond their traditional role of lending and deposits, and to take a more active position in addressing the country’s economic challenges. …