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 …
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UBA Unveils Fifth Supersavers Promo with N150m Prize to Boost Savings Culture
The United Bank for Africa Plc has launched the fifth season of its Supersavers Promo, which will reward customers with N150 million in prizes while encouraging more Nigerians to embrace …
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Pride Bank launches Sacco, Investment Club loans in Uganda
Pride Bank Limited has introduced a new Sacco and Investment Club product that promises to boost savings groups and investment clubs in Uganda by giving them easier access to credit. …
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World Federation of Exchanges Launches Manifesto to Protect Public Markets
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global body representing exchanges and clearing houses, has unveiled its new Exchange Manifesto. The declaration seeks to highlight and reinforce the vital role …
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Strengthens Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Stanbic IBTC Bank has restated its commitment to helping Nigerian women grow their businesses, noting that women entrepreneurs play a vital role in the nation’s economy. In a statement released …
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Egypt to Launch First Fully Digital Bank in 2026
Egypt is preparing to make history in its financial sector as the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has given the green light for Banque Misr’s Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) to …
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CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Inclusion at WIMBIZ Mentoring Graduation
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has restated the bank’s commitment to supporting women’s financial inclusion and leadership development as part of Nigeria’s wider plan …