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 …
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has again been recognised for its strong support for small businesses in Nigeria. The bank won four top awards at the 2025 Development Bank …
The Chief Executive Officer of Cutix Plc, Ijeoma Odunoye, has been honoured with the Most Successful Female Entrepreneur/Excellent Performer award by the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME). …
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has again made a strong case for increased global investment in Africa, saying the continent remains one of …
Leading trust company STL Trustees has awarded a total of N3m in grants to 30 women-led businesses through its newly launched STL FundHer initiative. According to a statement from the …
Accion Microfinance Bank (MfB) has taken a significant step towards empowering female entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential digital skills to enhance their businesses. The bank recently hosted a one-day …
KCB Bank Kenya has unveiled a Sh250 billion fund for women entrepreneurs in the country in line with its role of spurring economic growth in the country. The fund which …