April 27
Nigeria: Usoro - CBN Policies Safeguard the Country From Economic Disaster
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the systems it has developed and policies implemented have pulled the country back from economic disaster and are positioning the economy… Read more »
Namibia: Thousands Turnout for Sanlam Coastal Marathon
New Era
The SanlamAllianz Coastal Marathon, held in Swakopmund on Saturday, attracted an impressive 3 688 entries across its four race categories - 5km, 10km, 21.1km and the full 42.2km… Read more »
Rwanda: Internet Banking for Umurenge Saccos Set for December 2026
New Times
The rollout of internet banking services across Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives (U-SACCOs), including a dedicated mobile application and online banking platform is… Read more »
April 26
Africa: UBA Crosses N33.2trn Asset Mark As Pan-African Footprint Expands
Leadership
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has crossed the N33.2 trillion total assets threshold in 2025, underlining the bank's pan-African scale and sustained growth momentum. Read more »
April 24
Liberia: CBL Raises Bank Capital Threshold By 50 Percent in Push to Strengthen Financial System
FrontPageAfrica
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced a significant policy shift aimed at reinforcing the country's banking sector, mandating an increase in the minimum capital… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Tightens Oversight, Revokes Seven Lenders
New Times
The central bank has revoked the licences of seven private non-deposit taking financial service providers (NDFSPs) this year, in a move aimed at strengthening compliance and… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Clear Sh116mn Eduafya Claims By May 8 - MoH
Capital FM
The government will disburse Sh116 million to settle pending insurance claims under the defunct EduAfya medical scheme by May 8, following delays linked to the transition from the… Read more »
April 23
Africa: Africa Tightens Ai and Data Regulations As Stablecoin Adoption Grows in Finance Sector
Capital FM
As banks, financial institutions, telecommunications firms and payment service providers (PSPs) increasingly adopt stablecoins as core infrastructure for treasury management and… Read more »
Liberia: Central Bank Raises Minimum Capital Requirement for Commercial Banks to $15 Million
Liberian Investigator
The Central Bank of Liberia has ordered commercial banks to nearly double their minimum capital base, raising the requirement from $10 million to $15 million in a regulatory move… Read more »
Kenya: Co-Op Bank Sets May 15 AGM to Table Shift to New Company Structure
Capital FM
Co-operative Bank of Kenya will convene its Annual General Meeting on May 15 to seek shareholder approval for a proposed corporate reorganisation that will see the listed lender… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Should Revisit Its New Pos Rule
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has never lacked the impulse for reforms. Its recent directive restricting each Point-of-Sale, PoS, operator to a single terminal is clearly born… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogbue - Former UBA Chairman Remembered for Leadership, Institutional Reforms
Vanguard
*Tinubu, Elumelu, others pay tribute Read more »
Nigeria: Banks Answerable to FCCPC, Court Declares
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ruled that banks fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), dismissing a… Read more »
Nigeria: NCC, CBN Sign MOU for Consumer Safety, Fraud Protection
This Day
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to safeguard consumers against fraud while… Read more »
April 22
Malawi: 'Unprecedented Defiance' - Former RBM Governor Slams PSPTF Board Over Amaryllis Deal, Demands Full Probe
Nyasa Times
Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has launched a scathing attack on the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) Board, accusing it of… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Increases Capital Requirement for Commercial Banks to U.S.$15m
Liberian Observer
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has issued a new regulatory directive increasing the minimum capital requirement for commercial banks operating in Liberia from US$10 million to… Read more »
Uganda: Benegura - Even in Insurance, Transparency Is Everything
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's insurance penetration remains among the lowest globally, with some segments like motor insurance still struggling to gain traction. Many individuals view insurance as… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Public Over Fraudulent Messages Targeting Bank Accounts
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a rise in fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications aimed at gaining unauthorized access to personal bank… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Alerts Public to Fraudulent Messages, Cybersecurity Hack Attempts
Premium Times
The Bank further urged Nigerians to only rely on information on its official website and recognized media outlets, and to also refrain from clicking suspicious links from… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Central Bank Seeks Approval for L$79 Billion Currency Print Run, Including New L$2,000 Note
Liberian Investigator
Monrovia -- The Central Bank of Liberia asked lawmakers Tuesday to authorize printing of L$79 billion in new banknotes, including a new L$2,000 denomination, at an estimated cost… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Alerts Public to Fraudulent Messages, Attempted Cyber Security Hacks
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday raised the alarm over the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications purporting to originate from or be… Read more »
South Africa: Why Capitec's Latest Results Signal a Much Bigger Threat to SA's Banks
Daily Maverick
Capitec's strong annual results show a bank still growing fast, but the deeper story is how it is building a broader ecosystem across payments, insurance, mobile and business… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Targets Economic Stability With L$79b Print Plan, Introduces L$2,000 Note
FrontPageAfrica
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has unveiled an ambitious currency expansion plan aimed at stabilizing the economy, proposing the printing of L$79 billion in new Liberian dollar… Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Banks' Total Assets Hits N147.2trn On Increased Capital Inflows, Recapitalisation
This Day
On the back of increased capital inflows, enhanced lending strategies, and ongoing recapitalisation, seven listed banks on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), recorded N147.2… Read more »
April 21
Ghana: BoG Unveils Plan to Turn Remittances Into Next Investment Engine
Ghanaian Times
BANK of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has outlined an ambitious strategy to transform remittance inflows into a major source of investment capital and foreign exchange… Read more »
