A new report by geopolitical and economic research firm, SBM Intelligence, has praised the recapitalisation strategy of FCMB Group as one of the most effective approaches among Nigeria’s Tier-2 banks. …
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Launches Season 2 of Private Banking Savings Promo with Luxury Rewards
Stanbic IBTC Bank has announced the return of its special savings reward scheme tagged Save and Enjoy Promo Season 2, designed exclusively for its private banking clients. The bank said …
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Wema Bank Surpasses Recapitalisation Target with N157bn Rights Issue
Wema Bank Plc has announced that it has successfully exceeded its recapitalisation target after raising N157bn through the first phase of its capital-raising exercise. The funds were secured from a …
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Nigeria Attracts $5.64bn in Q1 2025 as Banking Sector Leads Capital Inflows
Nigeria recorded a strong rise in foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2025, attracting a total of $5.64 billion. The latest capital importation report released by the National …
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UBA Secures N5bn BOI Loan to Support Women-Owned and MSME Businesses
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has obtained a N5bn loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in …
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Union Bank Promotes 24% of Staff in Largest Promotion Exercise in a Decade
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has promoted about 24 percent of its workforce following the conclusion of its annual staff assessment and performance evaluation exercise. The bank made this known …
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Zenith Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has been named Nigeria’s Best Bank for 2025 by the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The award was presented to the bank at The Peninsula Hotel in …
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Ecobank Repays Half of $300m Eurobond Early, Shows Strong Financial Resilience
Ecobank Nigeria has proven its financial strength and improved liquidity position by repaying 50% of its $300 million Eurobond nearly seven months ahead of the scheduled maturity in February 2026. …
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Jaiz Bank Doubles Profit to N23.48bn in 2024
Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest bank, has recorded an impressive financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, posting a 109 per cent increase in its profit after …
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Nigeria’s biggest bank by market value, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), is making bold moves to expand its international reach. The banking group has announced plans to list its …