May 06
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Appoints Mustafa Bello As Chairman At Agm [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Bello is a distinguished engineer, statesman and corporate leader. His career spans more than four decades across the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy. Read more »
Nigeria: The Optimus Ascent - Over 4,000 Percent Growth in Three Years of Purposeful Banking [press release]
Premium Times
Optimus Bank delivers strong FY 2025 results as profit before tax rises by 69.94% to ₦24.14bn Read more »
Nigeria: Nestoil - We Are Not Responsible for Banks' Failure to Pay Dividend
Vanguard
Nestoil Limited yesterday rejected what it described as a coordinated campaign of blackmail allegedly driven by First Bank of Nigeria and its Chairman, following publications in… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA, Redtech, Momo PSB Expand Cardless Payment Access
Vanguard
United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) have launched a payment interoperability partnership aimed at expanding cardless payment access for… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: CBN's Reforms Bolstering Economy's Resilience, Rekindling Growth Prospects
This Day
Some of the reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria are serving as buffers against global economic shocks, helping to sustain confidence of investors and raising growth… Read more »
Nigeria: Jim Ovia Retires As Zenith Bank Chairman As Bello Steps in
Leadership
Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and group chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory requirements. Read more »
Namibia: Banks Thrive As Household Debt Dips
Namibian
NAMIBIA's banking sector remained resilient in April, with loan quality improving as the share of non-performing loans fell to 4.3%. Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Appoints Mustafa Bello As Jim Ovia Retires As Group Chairman
Premium Times
According to Zenith Bank, Mr Bello has extensive leadership experience at the board and executive levels, with a strong understanding of corporate governance principles and… Read more »
Ghana: Stanbic Bank Donates 50 Laptops to Knust
Ghanaian Times
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has received 50 brand new laptop computers from Stanbic Bank Ghana as part of a sustained partnership aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Addosser Insurance Brokers Marks Five Years of Growth
This Day
Addosser Insurance Brokers Limited is proud to mark its fifth anniversary, cementing its place as a trusted name in Nigeria's insurance industry. Read more »
Rwanda: Low Insurance Penetration Worries African Policymakers
New Times
Policymakers have warned that persistent low coverage levels are exposing millions of people to climate shocks, disasters and economic losses without adequate protection, on May 4. Read more »
Namibia: Stars and Chula Crash Out of Top 8
Namibian
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup delivered drama and upsets over the weekend at Vineta Stadium at Swakopmund. Read more »
May 04
Uganda: Insured Growth, Exposed Citizens
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's insurance industry is being forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: it is growing, but it is not yet protecting most Ugandans. Read more »
Kenya: Financial Inclusion Without Insurance Is a False Promise [opinion]
Capital FM
A trader in Gikomba market lost her entire stock and stall to one of the market's recurring fires. She had built that business over four years. She had an M-Pesa till number, a… Read more »
Uganda: ABC Capital Bank Reports Strong Profit Rebound As Turnaround Gains Momentum
Nile Post
ABC Capital Bank Limited has once again announced a growth in profits, signaling a strengthening turnaround strategy anchored on sustained investment in digital transformation,… Read more »
Uganda: Pearl Bank Backs 'Just Believe Day' to Support 1,000 Vulnerable Families in Kawempe
Nile Post
Pearl Bank has extended its support to the "Just Believe Day" outreach, a high-impact initiative aimed at feeding and uplifting 1,000 vulnerable families in Kawempe-Kazo, a densely… Read more »
Uganda: Adra Uganda, UBA Bank Partner to Support Fruit Tree, Woodlot Planting in Lamwo
Nile Post
ADRA Uganda, in partnership with UBA Bank has launched an environmental and livelihood initiative in Palabek, Lamwo district. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Issues New Directives On Bank Charges
Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria has scrapped card maintenance fees, directing banks not to charge any maintenance fee on naira-denominated debit or credit cards, while virtual cards… Read more »
Nigeria: Jaiz Bank's Shareholders Record 107 Percent Gain On Strong Earnings Outlook
Daily Trust
Shareholders of Jaiz Bank Plc have recorded an impressive 107 per cent gain in the first four months of the year, significantly outperforming both the broader market and the… Read more »
May 03
Niger: BOA Niger Confirms Recovery Path With Q1 Profit Up 29 Percent
Daba Finance
Bank of Africa Niger's first-quarter 2026 activity report confirms the recovery narrative that management outlined after a difficult 2025, with net profit rising 29% year-on-year… Read more »
Burkina Faso: BOA Burkina Faso Revenue Falls As Country Risk Weighs On Lending
Daba Finance
Bank of Africa Burkina Faso, the Ouagadougou-based lender and BMCE Group subsidiary, opened 2026 with net profit of 4.52 billion FCFA ($8.1 million) in the first quarter, down 13%… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire Profit Falls As Investment Costs Rise
Daba Finance
Société Générale Côte d'Ivoire, the Abidjan-based subsidiary of the French banking group, reported net profit of 24 billion FCFA ($42.9 million)… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Coris Bank Profit Up 22 Percent in Standout First-Quarter Results
Daba Finance
Coris Bank International, the Ouagadougou-based lender listed on the BRVM, delivered a first-quarter result that stands out across the regional banking sector, with net profit… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Economic Headwinds, Access, GTBank, UBA, Four Other Banks Deliver N1.6tn Profit in Q1 2026
This Day
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Uganda: DFCU Bank, Rotary Extend Community Health Outreach to Nakivubo Residents
Nile Post
By mid-morning, the grounds of Nakivubo Blue Primary School were filled with a quiet sense of urgency--mothers balancing toddlers, boda boda riders comparing notes on blood… Read more »
