Emmanuel Ojukwu
- Appointment
- November 14, 2024
- 11 views
UBA Announces Appointment of Henrietta Ugboh as an Independent Non-Executive Director
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the appointment of Henrietta Ugboh as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment has been approved by the relevant regulatory…
- Banking
- November 14, 2024
- 7 views
NDIC to Begin Heritage Bank Asset Sale in December Following License Revocation by CBN
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that it will commence the sale of assets belonging to Heritage Bank on December 4, 2024. Bashir Nuhu, NDIC’s Director of Communication…
- Banking
- November 14, 2024
- 25 views
Access Bank UK Acquires Majority Stake in Mauritius’ Afrasia Bank
Access Holdings Plc has announced that its UK subsidiary, Access Bank UK, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Afrasia Bank Limited, a significant player…
- Uncategorized
- September 9, 2024
- 89 views
First Bank Appoints Ebenezer Olufowose as New Chairman
Nigeria’s multinational and financial services company First Bank Nigeria, has appointed Ebenezer Olufowose as the new chairman, following the retirement of Tunde Hassan-Odukale, after twelve years at the bank. Announcing Olufowose…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 37 views
TymeBank appoints Karl Westvig as CEO
Digital bank TymeBank has appointed Karl Westvig as its new chief executive officer. In a statement, the bank says current CEO Coenraad Jonker will turn his full attention to his role as…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 35 views
First Bank of Nigeria Appoints Olusegun Alebiosu as Managing Director and CEO
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Limited has officially announced the appointment of Olusegun Alebiosu as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This significant leadership change was…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 38 views
NIBSS Appoints Mastercard’s Former VP Ebehijie Juliet Momoh as MD/CEO of AfriGOPay
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has announced a pivotal leadership change with the appointment of Ebehijie Juliet Momoh, formerly a Senior Vice President at Mastercard, as the new Managing…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 31 views
UBA’s Group Managing Director Alawuba, Appointed Chairman CIBN Body of Banks CEOs
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba has been appointed as the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Body…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 408 views
FCMB Welcomes Ademola Adebise to Its Board of Directors
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has appointed Ademola Adebise, a well-respected figure in the Nigerian financial industry, to its board of directors. In addition to strengthening its leadership team with…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 37 views
VertoFX Appoints Dr. Austin Okpagu as Nigeria Country Manager
VertoFX, the global financial technology firm delivering enterprise grade cross-border payments, FX and banking solutions across emerging markets, has announced the appointment of Dr. Austin Okpagu as its first Country…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 84 views
Africa’s Leading Venture Capital Leader, Kola Aina Joins EFInA Board
Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) Limited has announced the appointment of Kola Aina, Founding Partner and General Partner of Ventures Platform, Africa’s leading seed-stage venture capital firm, to its board of directors.…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 28 views
Flutterwave Appoints Former Citi CFO Mitesh Popat, as Chief Financial Officer to Drive Growth And Financial Sustainability
Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, has announced the appointment of Mitesh Popat as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 20 years of global financial services experience spanning…
- Banking
- September 9, 2024
- 44 views
Nigerian Financial Authorities Unite to Simplify Bank Recapitalisation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining the bank recapitalisation…
- Business Report
- September 9, 2024
- 33 views
Bank of Industry Secures Historic €1.43bn in Global Loan Syndication, Marking Largest Transaction in its History
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has raised an unprecedented €1.43 billion in the senior phase of its global loan syndication, marking the largest funding round in the bank’s history. The…
- Appointment
- September 9, 2024
- 35 views
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Appoints Bayo Ajayi as CEO
The Board of Directors of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Nigeria has announced the appointment of Bayo Ajayi as the new CEO, following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) approval. RMB…
- Fintech
- September 5, 2024
- 104 views
Zone Partners NIBSS to Revolutionize Nigeria’s PoS Payment Infrastructure With Blockchain Technology
Zone Payment Network Limited has partnered with Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc, the National Central Switch, to launch Nigeria’s first Payment Terminal Service Aggregator (PTSA). This collaboration is set…
- Banking
- September 5, 2024
- 38 views
Tony Elumelu Urges UCEE Microfinance Bank to Drive Prosperity Through Digital Microfinance at Launch Event
At the official launch of UCEE Microfinance Bank in Lagos, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, called on the bank’s management to focus on improving lives and creating prosperity in…
- Banking
- September 5, 2024
- 31 views
TymeBank to Expand Into Indonesia , Following Southeast Asia Growth Strategy
South African digital bank TymeBank is set to extend its operations to Indonesia by the end of 2024, as part of its broader strategy to solidify its presence in Southeast…
- Business Report
- September 5, 2024
- 43 views
Nigeria’s Remittance Surge: CBN Reports Record $553m Inflows for July 2024
In a remarkable financial development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a historic surge in remittance inflows, reaching an unprecedented $553 million in July 2024. This figure marks…
- Banking
- September 5, 2024
- 107 views
Fidelity Bank and Mastercard Launch “Fidelity Send” to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments in Nigeria
Fidelity Bank Plc, in partnership with Mastercard, has launched a groundbreaking payment service named “Fidelity Send,” designed to streamline cross-border payments and remittances in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch event…
