Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has informed its customers that there will be an increase in the fee for SMS transaction alerts, effective from Thursday, May 1, 2025. The new charge …
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Fitch: Banks Can Withstand Windfall Tax, Despite Rising Economic Pressures
Global credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has expressed confidence in the resilience of Nigerian banks, stating that their strong profitability will cushion the impact of the recently imposed windfall tax …
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Access Bank Set to Take Over Kenya’s National Bank After Central Bank Approval
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved Access Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s biggest financial institutions, to take full control of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK). This move …
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Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria receives West Africa 2024 award
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited (RMB Nigeria), a top player in Nigeria’s financial sector, has once again shown why it is considered a powerhouse in corporate and investment banking across …
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Six Banks Pay Over N751bn in Taxes for 2024
Six Nigerian banks have paid a total of N751.796 billion in taxes to the Federal and State Governments for the 2024 financial year, which ended on December 31, 2024. This …
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FCMB Group’s digital revenues up N101.9bn in 2024
FCMB Group Plc has continued to show strong growth in its digital business as it recorded a 69.2 per cent increase in digital revenue in the 2024 financial year. This …
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Nigerian Banks Borrow N9.2 Trillion from CBN to Sustain Operations
Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have borrowed over N9 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to maintain their operations amid a significant liquidity crunch in the financial system. …
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First HoldCo Rights Issue Records 25% Oversubscription, Signals Investor Confidence
In a major show of investor confidence, First Bank Holdings Plc (First HoldCo) has announced a 25% oversubscription in its recently concluded rights issue, underscoring strong market appetite for its …
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CBN Approves Greenwich Trust Limited’s Transition to Holding Company Structure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially approved Greenwich Trust Limited’s transformation into a holding company structure, now operating under the name Greenwich Holdings Limited. This approval marks a …
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Fitch affirms 10 Nigerian Banks at ‘B’, Outlook Stable
Fitch, the global rating agency, has affirmed Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) of 10 Nigerian banks at ‘B’ with a stable outlook. In a fresh report obtained from its website, …