April 21
Nigeria: IMF - Nigerian Economy Set for Stability, Growth After Bank Recapitalisation
This Day
As stakeholders continue to savor the successful banking sector recapitalisation, the International Monetary Fund has just acknowledged the strategic impact the exercise will have… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN, NCC Sign Pact On Electronic Fraud Prevention, Others
Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen electronic payment platforms and improve… Read more »
Kenya: Britam Launches Whole Life Insurance Plan Targeting Long-Term Wealth and Family Security
Capital FM
Britam has launched a new insurance product aimed at Kenyan households seeking long-term financial security and structured wealth transfer across generations. Read more »
Ghana: BoG Unveils Plan to Turn Remittances Into Ghana's 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 »
Nigeria: Nova Commercial Bank Redefines Customer-Centric Banking, Emphasises Efficiency
Vanguard
NOVA Commercial Bank has unveiled a strategic direction anchored on efficiency, trust, and customer preference rather than size. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos, Chairman… Read more »
Nigeria: Nova Commercial Bank Prioritises Efficiency, Customer-Centric Banking
This Day
Commercial Bank has outlined a strategic shift focused on efficiency, customer experience, and relationship-driven banking, as it completes its transition to a full-service… Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic Launches 11th Schools Championship
Nile Post
Stanbic Bank Uganda has flagged off the 11th edition of the National Schools Championship (NSC), a flagship initiative aimed at equipping learners with practical skills in… Read more »
April 20
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 20, 2026
allAfrica
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia, AfDB to Further Boost Strategic Partnership
ENA
Ethiopia and African Development Bank have agreed to deepen collaboration in key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and climate resilience--areas central to… Read more »
Nigeria: SMEs Wait for Credit Flow As CBN Recapitalisation Expands Banks' Lending Capacity
Leadership
Nigeria's banking sector has entered a new phase of financial strength following the successful completion of a sweeping recapitalisation programme, but concerns remain over… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Leverages Digital Finance to Expand Access to Financial Services
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking new steps to strengthen trust in Nigeria's financial system as it moves to tighten oversight of virtual asset operators and digital… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Report - No Leakage in Federation Revenue - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government says deductions from the federation earnings by the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, are being misrepresented as a diversion of revenue. Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso - CBN Building On Existing Gains, Strengthening Institutions for Long-Term Stability [interview]
This Day
In this concluding interview at the end of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, spoke extensively on Nigeria's reform… Read more »
April 19
Nigeria: Govt Denies 'Hidden Spending' Claims, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted
Leadership
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent claims alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Debunks Hidden Spending Claims, Clarifies World Bank Report
Vanguard
Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of State for Finance, has dismissed reports alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as misinterpretations of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Banks Better Shielded From Global Shocks After Recapitalisation - IMF
Leadership
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria's recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise, saying the stronger capital buffers are already helping to shield… Read more »
Nigeria: Banks in Regulatory, Legal Limbo Will Meet Capital Requirement - CBN
Leadership
Weeks after the conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise, anxiety has continued to mount among customers of banks entangled in regulatory and judicial processes… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Denies Alleged Diversion of Federation Revenue - World Bank Report
Daily Trust
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed claims that a significant portion of Nigeria's federation revenue is being diverted or concealed, describing such reports as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite CBN's Policy Shift, Five Banks Post N9.88tn Interest Income As High Rates Persist
This Day
Despite a marginal easing of monetary policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), five leading banks generated a combined N9.88 trillion in interest income in 2025, underscoring… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso - Global Shocks Not Slowing Nigeria's Push for Resilience, Single-Digit Inflation Target
This Day
*Says data-driven MPC stance on rates vindicated Read more »
April 18
Angola: Angola's State Budget to Benefit From U.S.$750 Million From the World Bank
ANGOP
The World Bank will soon disburse $750 million to finance expenses in Angola's 2026 General State Budget, announced Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa this Saturday in… Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: NDIC Concluding Liquidation of 89 MFBs, PMBs After Purchase & Assumption
Leadership
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said it has begun the process of concluding the liquidation activities of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage… Read more »
Benin: BOA Benin Profit Jumps As Strong Revenues Mask Rising Bad Loans
Daba Finance
Bank of Africa Benin posted a modest rise in net profit for the year ended December 31, 2025, but the headline masks a story of growing credit stress underneath -- bad loan… Read more »
April 15
Rwanda: No Peace Without FDLR Neutralization, Rwandan Envoy Tells UN Security Council
New Times
A Rwandan diplomat has told the United Nations Security Council that there can be no credible path to peace in the Great Lakes region without the neutralisation of the FDLR, a DR… Read more »
Ethiopia: Central Bank Governor Highlights Ethiopia's Financial Reforms At IMF-World Bank Meetings
ENA
Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Eyob Tekalign, took center stage at a Capacity Development Talk held on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, where… Read more »
