August 10
Sudan: Central Bank Launches National Payment Switch Services
SNA
In a move representing a strategic milestone in the digital transformation of Sudan's banking sector, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS) Al-Mo'tasem Abdullah Ahmed… Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: CBN Vows to Sustain Monetary, Financial System Stability
Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining monetary and financial system stability, controlling inflation and ensuring price stability in line… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Revenue Base Weak Amid $2.3tn Infrastructure Development Need - AfDB
This Day
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has identified Nigeria's weak domestic revenue base and persistently low productivity as the country's most pressing economic constraints,… Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic Uganda Launches Direct Yuan Payment System to Boost Trade With China
Independent (Kampala)
Stanbic Bank Uganda has become the first financial institution in the country to integrate with China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a move expected to simplify… Read more »
August 06
Rwanda: Rwf960bn Transferred Through Ekash Since July - Central Bank
New Times
More than Rwf960 billion has been transferred through eKash payment system, less than a month after the country completed the migration of all domestic interoperable retail… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Finance Ministry, World Bank Review Progress of Spring Project
Horn Diplomat
Senior officials from the World Bank and Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development held talks on Wednesday to review the implementation of the World Bank-financed… Read more »
Kenya: Court Dismisses Sh185.5mn Grand Regency Refund Claim Against CBK
Capital FM
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a Sh185.5 million refund claim against the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) by a defunct Malaysian company over the aborted sale of the Grand Regency… Read more »
Kenya: Stanbic H1 Net Profit Rises to Sh6.6bn On Strong Lending Growth
Capital FM
Stanbic Holdings posted a net profit of Sh6.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, driven by growth in lending and customer deposits despite a dynamic operating environment. Read more »
Nigeria: Banks Increase Credit Supply As Loan Defaults Decline in Q2 - CBN
Premium Times
The demand for corporate and secured loans increased during the period. Read more »
Ethiopia: Central Bank Expands Social Investment Drive With Housing, Environmental Initiatives
ENA
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has reaffirmed its commitment to community development through a series of social initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable communities,… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank to Expand Digital Banking, Open More Branches
Nile Post
Centenary Bank will expand its digital banking services while continuing to open new branches across Uganda, Managing Director Godfrey Byekwaso has said, signalling a dual strategy… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Liquidity Lending to Non-Interest Institutions Hits N129.71bn
Daily Trust
Transactions under the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Funding for Liquidity Facility (FfLF) increased sharply in 2025, reflecting heightened demand for short-term liquidity by… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Banking Sector Recapitalisation Will Strengthen Nigeria's Financial Ecosystem'
This Day
Managing Director, FairMoney Microfinance Bank, Henry Obiekea, has stressed the need for the implementation of the ongoing recapitalisation programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: NDIC Settles 700,000 Heritage Bank Customers, Begins Payment to 46 Failed MFBs' Depositors
Leadership
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has disclosed that it has paid the insured deposits of about 700,000 customers of the defunct Heritage Bank. Read more »
August 05
Nigeria: Why We Froze Osun Govt Bank Accounts - EFCC
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday night defended its decision to freeze the Osun State Government's bank accounts, insisting the action was aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Domestic Economy Expanded By 3.87% in 2025 - CBN
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said Nigeria's domestic economy expanded by 3.87 per cent in 2025, an improvement over the 3.38 per cent recorded in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Rising Foreign Reserves Reflect Investor Confidence - CBN
Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has attributed the country's rising foreign reserves to renewed investor confidence and sustained capital inflows. Read more »
Kenya: Eric Kotut - From Barefoot Schoolboy to CBK Governor
Capital FM
Former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Eric Kotut has recounted his journey from walking barefoot to school in rural Baringo to leading Kenya's apex bank during one of its… Read more »
August 04
Malawi: Malawi MPs Demand Banks Install Toilets for Customers As Lawmakers Debate Major Shake-Up of Banking Laws
Nyasa Times
Malawian MPs have turned their attention to an unlikely issue amid debate on a major overhaul of the country's banking laws -- demanding that banks be legally required to provide… Read more »
Kenya: Donor Pressure Forced Kenya to Liberalize Economy, Ex-CBK Governor Kotut
Capital FM
Former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Eric Kotut has said Kenya was forced to liberalize its economy after the 1992 General Election when development partners froze funding,… Read more »
Ghana: BoG Cautions Public Against 20 Unlicensed Digital Loan Apps
Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned the public against engaging with unlicensed digital loan providers, naming 20 mobile loan applications that are operating illegally in the… Read more »
Angola: European Institution Distinguishes Access Bank Angola
ANGOP
Access Bank Angola was recently honored in London, United Kingdom (UK), as the best bank for corporate social responsibility in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Stanbic Bank Donates Sun Protection Products to People Living With Albinism
263Chat
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusion, dignity, and the wellbeing of persons living with albinism across Zimbabwe by donating sun protection products… Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Eyes Over 50 Percent Stake in First Holdco, Says He Has Invested Over N600 Billion in Bank
This Day
·Says lender's turnaround has reset its governance, profitability Read more »
Nigeria: NSITF Seeks Alignment of Ai Adoption With Workplace Protection
This Day
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has advocated a deliberate link between digital transformation and social protection as African businesses embrace Artificial… Read more »
