8 h. ago PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community

PalmPay is doubling down on its mission to make everyday financial life easier for millions of Nigerians, particularly for underserved read more PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions

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18 h. ago Analyst decries structural gaps in Nigeria’s financial regulatory architecture

While the SEC has approached the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) seeking orders to freeze bank accounts and seize assets linked to CBEX and 25 other defendants, policy analysts argued that the magnitude of the losses reflects a deeper, systemic failure across Nigeria’s financial oversight ecosystem. A financial advisor and public policy researcher at Covenant […]

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38 h. ago Kaduna raises financial inclusion to 66%, adds 800,000 adults to formal economy

Kaduna State has raised financial inclusion to 66 percent of its population, outpacing Nigeria’s national gains as a government-led enrollment read more Kaduna raises financial inclusion to 66%, adds 800,000 adults to formal economy

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40 h. ago Experts push for technology, flexible regulation to secure Nigeria’s financial future

Nigeria’s top financial sector leaders have stressed the need for deeper investment in technology, transparency, and innovation-friendly regulation to secure read more Experts push for technology, flexible regulation to secure Nigeria’s financial future

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60 h. ago EXPLAINER: How new treasury circulars will modernise Nigeria’s financial management

Learn how new treasury circulars will modernise Nigeria’s financial management by enhancing revenue transparency, digitalising payments, and boosting accou Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-how-new-treasury-circulars-will-modernise-nigerias-financial-management/

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61 h. ago Nigerian Army pledges stronger support to EFCC in fight against financial crimes

The Commander of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General A. O. Balogun, has pledged the support of the Army to the (EFCC) in its fight against corruption, economic, and financial crimes.

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61 h. ago CBN pushes new financial inclusion strategy to power economic growth

Philip Ikeazor, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Deputy Governor for Financial System Stability, said financial inclusion must remain a core read more CBN pushes new financial inclusion strategy to power economic growth

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64 h. ago Achieving UHC requires political will, strategic financing – Health minister

Nigeria’s health minister explains why political will, strategic financing, and innovation are crucial for achieving Universal Health Coverage for all citi Read More: https://punchng.com/achieving-uhc-requires-political-will-strategic-financing-health-minister/

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64 h. ago Army, EFCC strengthen collaboration against financial crime in Edo

The Nigerian Army and EFCC have renewed their collaboration to combat financial crimes in Edo State, pledging mutual support to disrupt illicit fund flows. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-efcc-strengthen-collaboration-against-financial-crime-in-edo/

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65 h. ago Access Bank named Nigeria’s ‘Bank of the Year 2025’ in London

Access Bank has reinforced its standing as one of Nigeria’s most influential financial institutions after winning the prestigious ‘Bank of read more Access Bank named Nigeria’s ‘Bank of the Year 2025’ in London

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3 d. ago FCMB Group nine months profit rises 52 percent to N125.5bn despite FX losses

FCMB Group Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first nine months of the year, posting a 52.3 percent rise in net profit to ₦125.5 billion, despite a reversal in foreign exchange (FX) gains that has weighed heavily on many Nigerian banks. The financial services group bucked the industry-wide trend of profit slowdown […]

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4 d. ago Coronation pushes project bonds to bridge infrastructure gap

Nigeria’s long-standing infrastructure deficit may finally find a scalable financing solution as Coronation Merchant Bank has called for the widespread adoption of project bonds to mobilise long-term private capital. In a new paper titled “Unlocking Capital for Infrastructure: The Case for Project Bonds in Nigeria,” Taiwo Olatunji,  Group Head of Investment Banking at Coronation Merchant […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria cannot rely on ‘external benevolence’ for healthcare – Presidential aide

A presidential aide warns that Nigeria can no longer rely on foreign aid for its healthcare financing, urging a shift to domestic resource mobilization. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-cannot-rely-on-external-benevolence-for-healthcare-presidential-aide/

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6 d. ago EFCC seeks updated laws, stronger protection for prosecutors

Nigeria’s EFCC highlights risks in prosecuting financial crimes, calling for updated laws and better protection for prosecutors handling high-profile cases Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-seeks-updated-laws-stronger-protection-for-prosecutors/

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6 d. ago Strategic Policy Shifts Now Stabilising Key Macroeconomic Indicators, Say Economists

Experts and economists have said that strategic fiscal and monetary policies are now beginning to stabilise key macroeconomic indicators in the country. The experts, who spoke at a two-day Premium Times Academy’s intensive training for journalists, sponsored by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and focused on strengthening capacity in business, financial and economic reporting, […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s First Lady Gives N50m Business Grants To PWDs, Disabled Veterans In Rivers

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended a major financial lifeline to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and disabled veterans in Rivers State. The support comes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, a nationwide economic empowerment effort. The event, held on Wednesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Port Harcourt, […]

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8 d. ago Nigerian politicians are involved in terrorism financing – ex

Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lucky Irabor says some political actors in Nigeria are involved in terrorism financing and read more Nigerian politicians are involved in terrorism financing – ex-chief of defence staff

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8 d. ago National Noma Day: Group Calls For Sustained Funding, Early Detection

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that noma, a rapidly progressing and devastating facial infection, remains a major but preventable threat to children in Nigeria, calling for sustained financing, stronger surveillance, and better community awareness to stop needless deaths and disfigurement. At the commemoration of National Noma Day on Monday in Abuja, MSF country representative, […]

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9 d. ago BusinessDay to host SME summit, recognise fastest rising businesses

BusinessDay, Nigeria’s leading financial newspaper, is set to host the 8th edition of its annual SME summit and recognised fastest read more BusinessDay to host SME summit, recognise fastest rising businesses

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9 d. ago CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks and other financial institutions to reimburse victims of Authorised Push Payment (APP) read more CBN orders banks to reimburse APP fraud victims within 48 hours

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