Govt Should Rethink Tax On Cash Withdrawals [opinion]
Observer
Whereas the theme for Uganda's National Budget Framework Paper for the financial year 2024/25 is the full monetisation of the economy through commercial agriculture,… Read more »
FNB-Lesotho Launches Card Localization Scheme
Lesotho Times
FIRST National Bank (FNB)-Lesotho has officially launched its card localisation scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and facilitating payments. Read more »
China Writes Off Interest-Free Loans Given to Zimbabwe
New Zimbabwe
China has written off an unspecified amount of Zimbabwe's interest-free loans and pledged to help the Southern African country find a way out of its debt crisis, even as activists… Read more »
Kenyan Police Arrest Binance Chief Who Fled Nigeria
Vanguard
Police authorities in Kenya have arrested Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance, who fled Nigeria some weeks ago. Read more »
First Bank Appoints New MD/CEO
Premium Times
Mr Alebiosu takes the crown from Adesola Adeduntan, who gave up the role abruptly on Saturday even though he was due to complete his tenure in December. Read more »
AFC Insurance Collaborates With Botswana Firm
The Herald
AFC Insurance is collaborating with Phoenix Insurance Company of Botswana to map out ways of boosting agricultural production in both countrie, a development expected to boost… Read more »
What to Know About New Firstbank's Acting CEO, Alebiosu
Daily Trust
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), on Sunday, announced Olusegun Alebiosu as its new acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer pending the approval of the Central… Read more »
Kudos, Caution On Student Loans
Daily Trust
On April 3, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, which creates the facility for… Read more »
From Shadows to Spotlight - Why Ethiopia Became Latest Scene for Cryptocurrency Rush
Addis Standard
In the heart of East Africa, a surprising powerhouse is rising in the world of cryptocurrency. Read more »
Equity Bank Admits 110 Students to Its Leaders Programme
Nile Post
Equity Bank Uganda has selected 110 high-performing students from the 2023 Uganda National Examination Advance Certificate of Education for its Equity Leaders program. Read more »
Wema Bank Earmarks N70m for Hackaholics Contest
Daily Trust
Wema Bank yesterday unveiled the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics 5.0, with no fewer than 15,000 applicants being targeted. Read more »
How Adeduntan Resigned As First Bank CEO On CBN's Order
Leadership
There are strong indications that the sudden resignation of former Managing Director and CEO of First Bank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan was triggered by directives from the Central Bank… Read more »
Meet the Man Who Will Succeed Adeduntan As First Bank CEO
Premium Times
Segun Alebiosu began his professional career in 1991 with Oceanic Bank Plc and joined FirstBank in 2016. Read more »
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Reveals Nation's Secrets [editorial]
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Swazi Secrets exposes the role the tiny kingdom of Eswatini, the last absolute monarchy in Africa, may have played in the regional illicit economy. Read more »
Fidelity Bank Grows Profit to N99.5bn in Fy 2023
Daily Trust
Fidelity Bank Plc. has released its 2023 full year Audited Financial Statements, reporting a profit after tax of N99.5 billion representing a 112.9% annual growth. Read more »