May 01
Togo: Togo-Based Ecobank Group Posts Record Q1 Revenue
Daba Finance
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (BRVM: ETIT), the pan-African banking group listed in Lomé, delivered its strongest first-quarter revenue on record, with net banking… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Holds Policy Rate At 16.25 Percent As Liberia's Economy Grows Amid Rising Global Risks
FrontPageAfrica
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has maintained its key monetary policy rate at 16.25 percent, signaling continued caution as global economic instability, inflationary pressures,… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Maintains Tight Monetary Policy Rate
Liberian Observer
The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Henry F. Saamoi, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, formally presented… Read more »
Uganda: Absa to Reward Card Customers With All-Expenses-Paid Trip in Island Escape Campaign
Nile Post
Absa Bank Uganda has launched the Island Escape card campaign, a rewards initiative offering its Personal Prestige and Premier Banking customers the chance to win an… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Holds Policy Rate At 16.25 Percent As Inflation Risks Mount
Liberian Investigator
Rising global oil prices, a depreciating Liberian dollar and mounting inflation risks have prompted the Central Bank of Liberia to hold its benchmark monetary policy rate at 16.25… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: BICICI Posts 30 Percent Profit Jump As Deposits Surge in First Quarter
Daba Finance
BICICI, the Abidjan-based commercial bank and local unit of BNP Paribas, delivered one of the strongest profit performances among BRVM-listed banks in the first quarter of 2026,… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Ecobank Ci Grows Q1 Revenue but Rising Risk Costs Weigh On Profit
Daba Finance
Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire (BRVM: ECOC) started 2026 with net banking income growing 3.7% to 30.8 billion FCFA ($55.1 million), a solid top-line performance in a market where the… Read more »
Niger: BOA Niger Rebuilds After Year of Exceptional Provisions Gutted Profit
Daba Finance
Bank of Africa Niger (BRVM: BOAN) ended 2025 with net profit of just 409 million FCFA ($731,000) -- a 92% collapse from 5 billion FCFA ($8.9 million) the year before -- not because… Read more »
April 30
Zimbabwe: RBZ Governor 'Irregular' Washington Affidavit Results in Central Bank's Loss in U.S.$7 Million Gold Dispute
New Zimbabwe
The High Court has criticised the conduct of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, John Mushayavanhu and his legal team, describing their handling of court papers as… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Pushes Deeper Bank-Fintech Collaboration At Pan African Conference [press release]
Premium Times
The conference convened more than 20 leading fintechs and ecosystem stakeholders, including PalmPay, OPay, PayAza, Mastercard, Visa, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, and… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Senate Confirms New CBN Deputy Governor
Premium Times
President Tinubu appointed Mr Yuguda as deputy governor in March and transmitted his nomination to the Senate last Wednesday for confirmation, in accordance with constitutional… Read more »
Kenya: Lost ATM Card? Nairobi Factory Can Replace It in 60 Seconds
Capital FM
Kenyans who lose their ATM cards could soon get replacements in just 60 seconds instead of waiting days or even weeks, thanks to a new smart card factory launched in Nairobi. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Cardoso's Reforms, Banking Recapitalisation
Vanguard
·Union Bank, Polaris, Keystone Banks on course Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Witness Shares More Details On $6.23m Cash Withdrawal During Emefiele's Time At CBN
Premium Times
The $6.23 million allegation is part of the charges over which which the EFCC is prosecuting Mr Emefiele. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Plans Local Production of Bank, SIM Cards
Capital FM
Kenya has taken a major step towards ending the importation of bank cards, SIM cards and other secure identity products after the opening of a new smart card manufacturing factory… Read more »
Malawi: FDH Bank Posts Record Profit, Doubles Earnings to K147.8 Billion As Expansion and Dividends Surge in 2025
Nyasa Times
FDH Bank plc has recorded a very strong performance for the 2025 financial year, doubling its profits and expanding its asset base significantly despite a tough economic… Read more »
Uganda: Pearl Bank Recognized By Bank of Uganda for Supporting Agriculture, SMEs Growth
Nile Post
Pearl Bank has been recognized by Bank of Uganda for its partnership and responsiveness in supporting the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) and Small Business Fund (SBF), key… Read more »
Liberia: Cash, Confidence, and Credibility
Liberian Observer
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is once again at the center of a national debate, following its proposal to print L$79 billion in additional banknotes over the next five years--a… Read more »
April 27
Nigeria: Another Witness Testifies On $6.23m Withdrawal From CBN for Phoney 2023 Election Monitoring Exercise
Premium Times
The EFCC interviewed those linked to the withdrawal of the funds, the witness said, adding that documents authenticating the release of the funds were recovered from the CBN. Read more »
Nigeria: Banks Must Embed Privacy-By-Design, Ai to Prevent Fraud - Report
Daily Trust
Banks and other financial Technology institutions must proactively embed privacy-by-design and ethical Artificial Intelligence(AI) into their infrastructure to future-proof their… Read more »
Nigeria: Perspectives On Banks Recapitalisation and Economy [opinion]
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been proactive and methodical in formulating policy measures to stabilise and boost the economy towards achieving sustainable growth. Read more »
Uganda: DTB Uganda Earns Top Recognition At Ura Bankers' Conference
Nile Post
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has been recognized as a standout performer in the financial sector, earning the first runner-up award for best in client service at the 8th… Read more »
Uganda: Housing Finance Bank Posts Shs 85.4b Profit As Assets Hit Shs 2.7 Trillion
Nile Post
Housing Finance Bank has reported strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, with growth recorded across key indicators including profitability, assets, loans… Read more »
Nigeria: Bank Customers Lament ATM Card Hike, Seek CBN's Intervention
Leadership
Some bank customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have frowned upon the continuous increase in bank service charges, despite the challenging economic environment, and have… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Assets Hit N33trn, Sustain Growth Momentum Into Q1'26
Vanguard
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has sustained its growth trajectory, with total assets crossing the N33 trillion mark and maintaining momentum into the first quarter of 2026,… Read more »
