Banking/Finance

Access Bank Hosts 2024 French Business Forum, Affirms Boost to Nigeria-France Trade Relations   Access Bank PLC has hosted the French Week 2024 Business Forum at its headquarters in Lagos, affirming its commitment to bolstering trade relations between Nigeria and France. The event, which kick-started the annual French Week celebration, ...

The Access Bank (UK) Limited to Acquire Mauritius-based AfrAsia Bank Limited Access Holdings PLC (“Access Holdings”) today announces that its banking group’s, subsidiary, The Access Bank UK Limited (“the Access UK”) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a majority equity stake in AfrAsia Bank Limited (“AfrAsia Bank”), the ...

GTBank Customer Complaints to Disappearing Deposits, Deduction Issues, and the Silent MD Customers of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) have expressed growing frustration over unresolved issues, including disappearing deposits and unauthorized deductions. Many Nigerians are also voicing their concerns about the bank’s lack of communication, with customers facing difficulties accessing their ...

First Bank Recapitalization: How Boardroom Conflicts and Declining Customer Trust may Affect First Bank of Nigeria Limited and its parent company, FBN Holdings, are facing scrutiny as Nigerians question why the bank is yet to announce the much-anticipated recapitalization plan. This comes at a time when other banks are actively ...

Wema Bank Releases Q3 2024 Unaudited Results… Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦60.62billion, a 174% YonY Growth Wema Bank Nigeria (“Wema” or “the Bank”)) has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30th 2024, to the Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). The Bank reported profit before tax ...

Wema Bank Launches Export Trade Academy to Empower Nigerian SMEs in International Markets In a bold step towards empowering Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Wema Bank has launched the Wema Export Trade Academy, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance the global trade capabilities of local businesses. This forward-thinking program ...

Ecobank Nigeria to Host Design and Build Expo, Featuring Premier Exhibitors Ecobank Nigeria is set to host its inaugural Design & Build Expo, aimed at highlighting the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable practices in architecture, construction, building materials, household appliances, engineering, and interior design. This carefully curated five-day event tagged ...

INTRODUCING ALAT XPLORE APP: NIGERIA’S FIRST LICENSED BANKING APP FOR TEENAGERS In today’s world, financial literacy has become an essential life skill, particularly for the younger generation. Recognising this need, Wema Bank—Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT—proudly introduces the ALAT XPLORE App, Nigeria’s first ...

Zenith Bank Enhances Customer Online Experience with Revamped Digital Channels Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has successfully restored full operational services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring that customers can now enjoy seamless access to digital banking services. This restoration follows temporary disruptions caused by a routine ...

Segun Agbaje’s GTCO (GTBank) under Scrutiny over Huge Net Income Interest Profit Declaration, despite Pending Court Cases on Overcharging Mark Twain, American humorist, journalist, lecturer, novelist and moralist was ascribed to have said “A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back ...