June 17
Ghana: DBG Pledges to Help Transform Oil Palm Industry... As It Launches 5th Anniversary Celebration
Ghanaian Times
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) yesterday launched activities to mark its fifth anniversary with the pledge to help transform Ghana's oil palm industry from smallholder farms into… Read more »
Namibia: FNB, CPBN Partner to Streamline Public Procurement
Namibian
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia and the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) have partnered up to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in the country's… Read more »
Liberia: New Fintech Venture to Revolutionize Digital Banking
Liberian Observer
A new financial technology company, Vita Money, has entered Liberia's emerging digital finance sector with ambitions to transform the country's banking landscape through a… Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: Cardoso Launches Nigeria Overnight Financing Rate to Boost Confidence, Price Discovery, Market Stability
This Day
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday launched the Nigeria Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) to significantly deepen Foreign Exchange (FX)… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Orders Fintechs, Banks to Localise Payment Data, Caps Market Dominance
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed banks, fintechs and other operators in the payments ecosystem to store all payment transaction data generated in Nigeria within the… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC, Press Trust Commit K1.2 Billion for Girl's Hostel Project
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, Press Trust and Malawi Government have jointly committed K1.2 billion towards the construction of a girls' hostel and supporting staff housing at… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Steps in to Help Schools Survive
Independent (Kampala)
As schools across Uganda reopened last month for a new term, excitement returned to classrooms, playgrounds and staffrooms. Yet behind the scenes, school administrators and parents… Read more »
Nigeria: Nass, Nelfund Move to Expand Student Loan Scheme to 7 Million Beneficiaries
This Day
· Fund records over N282bn disbursement to 1.6 million students Read more »
June 15
Ghana: BoG Warns Financial Institutions Against Unauthorised Foreign Currency Platforms
Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all regulated financial institutions to immediately discontinue any arrangements that support unauthorised foreign currency wallet services… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Empowers Nursery Expansion Through Solar Irrigation in Lira
Independent (Kampala)
In Boroboro Parish, Gwengbar area of Lira City, Dopla Tree Nurseries has grown from a small backyard enterprise into a significant local supplier of tree seedlings. The… Read more »
Uganda: Goldstar Insurance Retains Aa(ug) Rating As Revenue Grows 21 Percent
Nile Post
GoldStar Insurance Company Limited has retained its AA(UG) national-scale financial strength rating from GCR Ratings, reinforcing its position among Uganda's most stable general… Read more »
Uganda: Babirye, Cwinyaai Win NCBA Golf Series At Uganda Golf Club
Independent (Kampala)
In-form Joseph Cwinyaai and top lady golfer Martha Babirye claimed the titles at the NCBA Bank Golf Series at Uganda Golf Club on Saturday. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: NSIA Banque to Distribute $34m to Shareholders After Profit Growth
Daba Finance
NSIA Banque Côte d'Ivoire (BRVM: NSBC) plans to distribute CFA19 billion ($33.5 million) in dividends for 2025 after reporting higher profit and continued balance-sheet… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's Family Bank Gets Approval for Nairobi Listing
Daba Finance
Family Bank received approval from Kenya's Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 23, ending a 5-year push to go public. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Cardoso - When Tough Decisions Earn Global Banking Honour
This Day
When Olayemi Cardoso stepped forward to receive the prestigious Central Bank Governor of the Year 2026 Award in London last Wednesday, June 10, 2026, it was more than an individual… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: CBN Bans Linked Financial Entities From Extending Loans to Each Other
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has banned closely linked financial entities from extending loans or guaranteeing the obligations of one another without the bank's prior… Read more »
South Africa: Betting Battle Joined - SA Reserve Bank Probes Betway
Daily Maverick
Gambling giant Betway has disclosed that it is facing an investigation by the South African Reserve Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Receives Central Bank of the Year Award
Vanguard
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Commits Shs200m for This Year's Masaza Cup Tournament
Nile Post
Centenary Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sports by announcing a sponsorship package worth Shs200 million for the 22nd… Read more »
Nigeria: Fidelity Bank Reaffirms Support for Msmes, Explains Growth Agenda
This Day
Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Why Vehicle Insurance Premiums Differ From One Person to the Next
Daily Maverick
Factors like age, claims history and even where a vehicle is parked can affect the premium. Read more »
June 10
Somalia: Somaliland Finance Minister Hosts World Bank Chief for Development Talks
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Abdillahi Hassan Aden, held talks on Tuesday with a visiting World Bank delegation led by Hideki Matsunaga, the World… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC Puts Digital Banking At the Core of Growth Strategy
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says digital banking is now the backbone of its growth strategy as the institution intensifies efforts to strengthen its market leadership, expand… Read more »
Rwanda: Emmanuella Nzahabonimana Named Ncba Bank's Chief Operations Officer
New Times
NCBA Bank Rwanda has appointed Emmanuella Nzahabonimana as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), bringing on board a seasoned banking executive with more than 15 years of… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Life Insurers See Claims Surge As Illness Hits Working Incomes
Daily Maverick
South Africans are not only dying. They are surviving cancer, strokes, disability, mental health conditions and long-term impairment, and the financial cost of living through these… Read more »
