June 04
Namibia: Central Bank On Financial Inclusion in Rural Areas
Namibian
The governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab, delivered a public lecture at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) at Eenhana in the Ohangwena… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Denies Alleged Plans to Revoke Licences of Unity, Polaris, Keystone Banks
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports that it is set to revoke the licenses of Unity Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank. Read more »
Kenya: PCF Begins Payments of Xplico Insurance Policyholders
Capital FM
Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has begun payments and compensation of policy holders of Xplico insurance. Read more »
Ethiopia: Reform Supports Dbe to Achieve Remarkable Success
Ethiopian Herald
Reforms conducted in the past five years have enabled Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) reduce bad credit and increase total capital to 39.7 billion Birr. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank-Unicef Charity Shield Polo - Crown Polo, Mangal Cement Win Top Laurels
Vanguard
Two debutant teams, Crown Polo and Mangal Cement, displayed exceptional skill on Sunday during the 2024 Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament. As the event heads into… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Sani Scores for Farmers
Vanguard
Kaduna State means business. Read more »
Nigeria: Heritage Licence Withdrawal - Ndic Begins Payment of Insured Deposit
Daily Trust
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Nigeria: FMBN Inaugurates Task Force to Recover Delinquent Loans
Daily Trust
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), on Monday in Abuja inaugurated seven specialized loan recovery task teams to recover all the bank's delinquent loans across the 36… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Central Bank Revokes Licence of Heritage Bank
Premium Times
The CBN said it took the action to strengthen public confidence in Nigeria's banking system. Read more »
Ghana: BoG Targets to Return to Profitability in the Medium Term
Accra Times
Bank of Ghana hopes to ride on efficiency and recapitalisation to return to profiting making Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Revokes Licence of Heritage Bank
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has revoked the operating licence of Heritage Bank. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Announces Over $ 3.5bn Mobilization for Liberty Corridor
New Dawn
The African Development Bank Group says it is in very strong financial shape and ready to contribute to major development projects on the Continent. Read more »
Nigeria: More Shariah Banks Coming - CBN
Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that more shariah compliant banks are coming due to the benefits the sector has brought to the nation's economy and citizens. Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Targets Diaspora Billions With Activations in USA
Capital FM
NCBA Bank has kicked off a one-month banking market activation across multiple states in the United States. Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank Disburses N90m to Promo Winners
Daily Trust
Wema Bank has rounded off its 5 for 5 season 3 promo with over N90 million disbursed to Nigerians across the country, topping the cumulative N63.3 million from Seasons 1 and 2, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Named Most Sustainable Bank As Adaora Assume Office As Gmd
Daily Trust
Zenith Bank Plc has been named the "Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria" in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. Read more »
Nigeria: Liquidity Challenges - Banks, Others' Borrowing From CBN Up 436 Percent to N53.7trn
This Day
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Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC Insurance Receives NAICOM's Approval for 2023 Fs
This Day
In a significant stride towards international financial reporting standards, Stanbic IBTC Insurance, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has emerged as the first insurance… Read more »
Nigeria: Financial Sector Will Witness More Islamic Banking, Says CBN
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the financial sector will witness more Islamic banking. Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Named Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria in the International Banker Awards 2024
This Day
Zenith Bank Plc has been named the "Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria" in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Emerges 'Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria'
Vanguard
Zenith Bank Plc has been named the "Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria" in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Federal, State Secretariats, Banks Empty in Kano
Daily Trust
The nationwide strike called by the organised labour recorded huge success in Kano on Monday as banks, civil servants and aviation staff stayed away from work. Read more »
Gambia: Bankers Association Inaugural Walk for Health Held
The Point
The Gambia Bankers Association (GBA) on Saturday 1 June 2024 held its inaugural Walk for Health. Read more »
Nigeria: Pos and the New Registration Challenges
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently mandated that all Point of Sales (PoS) operators complete their registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation (CAC) by July 7,… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Engages Customers in Benin, Owerri, and Enugu
This Day
Access Bank recently hosted interactive sessions with its customers in Benin, Enugu, and Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Read more »