3 h. ago 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year

By Chukwuma Umeorah Group Head, Women Banking of Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, has said more than 33,000 women across Nigeria have benefited from the bank’s ‘W Health Month Initiative’, since its inception in 2019. She said this during the seventh edition of the ‘W’ Health Month, held at Onikan General Hospital, Lagos. Kunle-Ogunlusi explained that […] The post 33,000 women reached as Access Bank’s health month enters 7th year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago First Bank’s digital centres to simplify transactions, provide 24/7 access to banking services — Alebiosu

Olusegun Alebiosu, managing director and chief executive officer of First Bank Group, says the bank’s latest investment in new digital read more First Bank’s digital centres to simplify transactions, provide 24/7 access to banking services — Alebiosu

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56 h. ago Court Hears Fresh Digital Evidence In Emefiele’s ₦233bn Fraud Trial

A Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja on Wednesday received new digital evidence in the continuing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who is accused of diverting ₦233 billion. During the resumed proceedings before Justice Rahman Oshodi, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continued to present its case, […] The post Court Hears Fresh Digital Evidence In Emefiele’s ₦233bn Fraud Trial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago FirstBank To Bridge Financial Gaps, Leverage Digital Solutions — MD

The Managing Director of FirstBank Group, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has said that the bank was committed to bridging financing gaps and leveraging digital solutions to tackle business challenges across key sectors of the economy. Alebiosu stated this at a breakfast session during the ongoing 31st Nigeria Economic Summit, themed “Expanding Access to Finance and Driving […]

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3 d. ago Recharge Card Sellers Struggle As Banks Take Over Airtime Market

The once-booming recharge card vending business is declining as more Nigerians embrace digital payment systems and bank-based airtime purchases. LEADERSHIP findings show that more Nigerians are shifting towards cashless and digital transactions, as they now use their banking applications to recharge. An airtime vendor, who has been in the trade since 2018, lamented that what […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s Currency Reforms Spark Dollar Ambitions – Why Digital Domains Could Be The Next Global Play

Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms in 2025 have reshaped the financial landscape. The Central Bank has expanded avenues for diaspora remittances, improved access to foreign exchange, and signaled greater flexibility for international payments. These moves have opened doors for Nigerians to connect more directly to dollar-denominated opportunities. Against the backdrop of a volatile naira, the prospect […]

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4 d. ago Digital payment race heats up: Fintechs drive N71.5trn transactions as banks monetise digital growth

Tribune Online Digital payment race heats up: Fintechs drive N71.5trn transactions as banks monetise digital growth Nigeria’s digital payment space is witnessing intense competition as fintechs dominate transaction volumes, while traditional banks focus on translating digital activity into strong revenue growth. According to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), licensed mobile money operators, including OPay, PalmPay, and Moniepoint, processed a combined N71.5 trillion in transactions in 2024 — a […] Digital payment race heats up: Fintechs drive N71.5trn transactions as banks monetise digital growth Tribune Online

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5 d. ago CBN pushes bank recapitalisation, expands financial inclusion

Tribune Online CBN pushes bank recapitalisation, expands financial inclusion The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding financial inclusion while strengthening the banking system through its ongoing recapitalisation programme. Speaking at the Lagos Business School’s inaugural lecture on Friday, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the reforms are necessary to build resilience, deepen access, and ensure banks are capable of supporting […] CBN pushes bank recapitalisation, expands financial inclusion Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Businessman Wins ‘Salary 4 Life’ In Access Bank’s DiamondXtra Scheme

A businessman, Edwin Oraka has won the ‘Salary 4 Life’ prize in Access Bank’s DiamondXtra reward scheme, as the bank continues the programme’s tradition of empowering customers with life-changing prizes. The scheme, which has been running for 17 years, has rewarded over 30,947 customers with more than N6.62 billion to date. The rewards will include […]

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8 d. ago Access Bank CEO Roosevelt Ogbonna Buys £15m London Mansion Amid Slump In Luxury Market

The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has purchased a mansion worth £15 million ($20 million) in London’s upscale Hampstead neighborhood, popularly known as ‘Billionaires’ Row’. According to Bloomberg, the acquisition, finalised in August, was disclosed in a United Kingdom filing. The sprawling residence, complete with a spa and entertainment suite, had […]

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8 d. ago Access Bank CEO, Ogbonna, Buys £15m Mansion In London – Bloomberg

The chief executive officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has bought a mansion for £15 million ($20 million) on a street in London’s Hampstead neighbourhood nicknamed Billionaires’ Row, marking a rare transaction in the city’s beleaguered luxury housing market. A report on Wednesday by Bloomberg said Ogbonna, who has been the boss of Nigeria’s […]

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1 week ago Digitvant MfB says transforming financial inclusion with market

Digitvant, a CBN-licensed and NDIC-insured microfinance bank, said it is revolutionising financial services by actively engaging with Nigeria’s petty traders, read more Digitvant MfB says transforming financial inclusion with market-focused products

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2 w. ago Polaris Bank’s global forum pushes boundaries in trade, growth

Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s digital retail and commercial bank, on Tuesday, 18 September 2025, hosted corporate customers in the non-oil sector read more Polaris Bank’s global forum pushes boundaries in trade, growth

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Banks must fully exit forbearance to resume dividends – Cardoso

…says CBN firm on single-digit inflation goal Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, reaffirmed read more Banks must fully exit forbearance to resume dividends – Cardoso

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Access Bank empowers 878 women with $175,000 grants, training

By Chukwuma Umeorah and Ifeoma Nwajei Access Bank has awarded grants worth about $175,000 and trained over 878 women entrepreneurs through its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton initiative since the programme was launched in 2019. The bank disclosed this on Tuesday while announcing the commencement of applications for the seventh edition of the programme under Access Bank’s W-Initiative, […] The post Access Bank empowers 878 women with $175,000 grants, training appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Africa gets first manufacturers’ bank as Niteon targets $200bn export market

Africa’s long-neglected manufacturers may finally have a bank of their own. Niteon, the Nigerian-founded digital export marketplace, has unveiled Niteon read more Africa gets first manufacturers’ bank as Niteon targets $200bn export market

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3 w. ago Race to recapitalisation: 6 listed banks meet CBN’s requirement

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Six deposit money banks out of the 13 listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), have so far met the stringent new capital thresholds set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). They include Access Bank, Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Wema Bank, Jaiz Bank, and Stanbic IBTC. The capital recapitalisation […] The post Race to recapitalisation: 6 listed banks meet CBN’s requirement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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