61 h. ago Lagos Chamber of Commerce, Afreximbank Partner To Support Nigerian SMEs

  The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has partnered  the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support the participation of Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) held in Algiers, Algeria. This strategic collaboration aimed to provide Nigerian entrepreneurs with access to new markets, showcase their products, and forge […]

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3 d. ago Global economy losing over $4.7trn to corruption annually — Expert

Tribune Online Global economy losing over $4.7trn to corruption annually — Expert •Financial institutions in Nigeria lost N52.26bn to fraud in 2024-Britsh High Commission •Says 76 million people falls victim to fraud yearly The Convener, ISO/TC309/WG8 and the Chairman, SON NTC Governance of Organization, Prof. Oserheimen A. Osunbor on Tuesday stated that the world economy loses over $4.7 trillion to fraud yearly. Speaking in Abuja at the […] Global economy losing over $4.7trn to corruption annually — Expert Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Afreximbank renews partnership with AAAM to grow Africa’s automotive sector

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, harmonising efforts read more Afreximbank renews partnership with AAAM to grow Africa’s automotive sector

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6 d. ago UNGA 80: Nigeria Secures AfDB Backing For Agric Zones Expansion To 24 States

The Federal Government has secured enhanced funding commitment from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to operationalise the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). SAPZ Phase 2, which is expected to scale up climate-resilient infrastructure and inclusive agro-industrial growth across an additional 24 States, expanding from the initial eight states and the FCT, […]

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7 d. ago Merger between Providus, Unity bank approved by shareholders

Shareholders and boards of directors of Providus Bank and Unity Bank have approved the merger of the two financial institutions. read more Merger between Providus, Unity bank approved by shareholders

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9 d. ago 17 African Countries Back Reforms To Expand Electricity Access — World Bank

According to the World Bank, these blueprints will guide public spending, trigger reforms, and attract private investment into national electricity projects. The post 17 African Countries Back Reforms To Expand Electricity Access — World Bank appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago FirstBank to launch financial services for blind, physically challenged customers

Tribune Online FirstBank to launch financial services for blind, physically challenged customers FirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for blind, partially sighted, and physically challenged customers across its operations. This initiative is part of FirstBank’s broader continuous commitment to promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity, which is shown in its policies, partnerships and initiatives […] FirstBank to launch financial services for blind, physically challenged customers Tribune Online

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1 week ago African Parliaments Move To Curb $587bn Annual Revenue Leakages

  Lawmakers from several African countries converged in Abuja on Monday to collaborate on strategies to block the annual revenue leakages of $587 billion, as reported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in May this year. This comes as Nigeria’s National Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to establishing the National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO)—an […]

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1 week ago Nigerian banks urged to scale up cybersecurity investments as fraud losses surge

Tribune Online Nigerian banks urged to scale up cybersecurity investments as fraud losses surge Cybersecurity experts have warned that Nigerian banks and financial institutions must urgently raise their investments in digital security as the costs of cybercrime continue to escalate. According to the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), the sector lost ₦52.26 billion to fraud in 2024, a sharp 195 per cent increase from the ₦17.67 billion recorded in […] Nigerian banks urged to scale up cybersecurity investments as fraud losses surge Tribune Online

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1 week ago EFCC, South Korean Police Sign MoU On Tackling Financial Crimes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Office of Investigation, Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tackling economic and financial crimes and strengthening institutional capacities. The signing of the MoU took place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, at the 3rd International […]

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2 w. ago Afreximbank’s ARIH seeks to unlock $70bn annual economic gains for Africa

The African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) that was recently launched by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is seeking to read more Afreximbank’s ARIH seeks to unlock $70bn annual economic gains for Africa

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2 w. ago African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation

Tribune Online African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation AFRICAN leaders, experts, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. Opening the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) 66th Annual Conference in Abuja, recently, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria’s youthful population — on average aged […] African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago AfDB takes over Africa’s natural capital accounting secretariat managed by World Bank

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has assumed hosting of the Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice (Africa NCA-CoP) Secretariat, read more AfDB takes over Africa’s natural capital accounting secretariat managed by World Bank

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2 w. ago IMF, World Bank Influenced Nigeria’s Full Fuel Subsidy Removal – Falana

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has once again criticised President Bola Tinubu’s removal of the fuel subsidy, describing it as a move influenced by international financial institutions. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, on Sunday’s Politics, a programme on Channels Television, Falana argued that no country in the world has fully abolished subsidies. […] The post IMF, World Bank Influenced Nigeria’s Full Fuel Subsidy Removal – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Digital economy: FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC set for 2025 FICAN conference

Tribune Online Digital economy: FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC set for 2025 FICAN conference THE 2025 Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has received strong backing from key financial institutions and regulators, underscoring its significance as a platform for shaping discourse on Nigeria’s digital economy. Among the supporters of the annual event are the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria […] Digital economy: FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC set for 2025 FICAN conference Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria reiterates importance of tax ID in banking transactions

Tribune Online Nigeria reiterates importance of tax ID in banking transactions THE Federal Government has restated the mandatory use of Tax Identification Numbers (Tax IDs) for certain financial transactions, particularly in opening and operating bank accounts, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency and boost tax compliance. The clarification follows renewed public interest in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), which mandates financial institutions to […] Nigeria reiterates importance of tax ID in banking transactions Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap

Tribune Online Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap OUTGOING President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has issued a passionate call to African commercial lenders, development finance institutions (DFIs), and trade insurers to take stronger ownership of the continent’s integration efforts by closing Africa’s $100 billion annual trade finance gap. Delivering his farewell address at the closing ceremony of the […] Outgoing Afreximbank President asks African lenders to bridge $100bn trade finance gap Tribune Online

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3 w. ago 2027: We count on you to lead us to our promise land, Edo ADC tells David Mark

…Commends INEC stance From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Thursday, September 11, said it is banking on Senator David Mark wealth of experiences to lead the party to its promise land. The state chairman of the party, Odion Kennedy, said this in Benin while reacting to […] The post 2027: We count on you to lead us to our promise land, Edo ADC tells David Mark appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB

Tribune Online OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) Abeokuta joined global dignitaries in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, to celebrate the conclusion of Dr Akinwumi Adesina’s transformative tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The institute, represented by its Deputy Chief Executive, Professor Samuel Daramola, was honoured as a special guest at the farewell […] OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB Tribune Online

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3 w. ago IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS

By Merit Ibe The organised private sector (OPS) has asserted that the right granted Nigeria by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos reaffirms the country’s central role in Africa’s trade integration agenda. Extending its congratulations to the Federal Government on the announcement, the Nigerian Association […] The post IATF hosting right reaffirms Nigeria’s role in Africa’s trade – OPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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