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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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. …
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GCB Bank Rolls Out Secure Hajj Account for Pilgrims
GCB Bank, one of Ghana’s biggest financial institutions, has introduced a new Hajj Savings Account to support Muslim customers planning for the holy pilgrimage. The product is designed to provide …
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CreditPro Finance Secures CBN Licence to Expand SME Lending Nationwide
CreditPro Finance Company Limited has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a licensed finance company, a development expected to boost lending to small and …
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Stanbic Pledges UGX1 Trillion for Youth and Women Enterprises
The conversation about Africa’s future took the spotlight as top leaders from business, finance, academia and government gathered in Kampala for the Investor Roundtable Summit organised by the Makerere University …
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Addosser Finance has opened its first regional branch in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of efforts to expand access to finance and empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well …
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Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Danny Oyekan Launches DollarCoin to Tackle Inflation
Blockfinex, an international cryptocurrency exchange founded by Nigerian tech entrepreneur Danny Oyekan, has introduced a new digital currency called DollarCoin. The currency was unveiled as part of efforts to create …