The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has restated its commitment to expanding its pan-African presence as it continues to grow beyond Nigerian borders. This came during the Group’s Half-Year …
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Wema Bank Launches N2m Grant for Women Entrepreneurs Ahead of SheCan 6.0 Conference
Wema Bank has announced a N2 million business grant targeted at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The grant will be issued through its women-focused platform, SARA by Wema, in collaboration …
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PalmPay Launches In-App Insurance Services to Boost Financial
PalmPay, one of Africa’s leading digital banking platforms, has announced new strategic partnerships with top insurance providers in a move to introduce simplified and affordable insurance products directly within its …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentDigital EconomyFinance & ServicesNigeria
CBN Clears Air on NRBVN Charges, Says No Hidden Fees for Bank Verification Number
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed claims of hidden charges in the Bank Verification Number (BVN) process, assuring Nigerians that the enrolment remains free for residents in the …
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Keystone Bank, Pan-Atlantic University Partner to Promote SMEs
Keystone Bank Limited has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University to drive support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote …
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Nigeria’s New Plan: Using NIN to Track All Unpaid Loans – What You Need to Know
The Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to change how people borrow money. Soon, every loan taken in Nigeria will be connected to the borrower’s National Identification Number (NIN). This …
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Parallex Bank Rewards 925 Customers in Grand Finale of ‘Save and Win’ Promo
Parallex Bank has ended the first season of its ‘Save and Win’ savings promo with a grand finale in Lagos, where a total of 925 customers were rewarded with different …
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Leadway Assurance to Offer Mobile-Based Motor Insurance
SmartCash Payment Service Bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has joined forces with Leadway Assurance to launch an easy-to-access, mobile-based motor insurance service across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to …
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Ntale Urges Banks to Rethink Credit Systems for Women Entrepreneurs at Gender Expo 2025
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Prominent Ugandan banker and women’s empowerment advocate, Theopista Sekitto Ntale, has called on financial institutions to urgently redesign their credit scoring models to better suit the realities …
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Accion Microfinance Bank Opens 74th Branch in Ilorin
Accion Microfinance Bank has extended its reach in Nigeria by opening a new branch in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State. The new branch, which becomes the 74th in …