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Moniepoint’s Track Record, Unique Service Model Redefining Nigeria’s Agency Banking
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI - Senior Vice President, Distribution Network Sales Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (Moniepoint MFB) has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s agency banking space, positioning its track record and distinctive…
IMF endorses CBN recapitalisation as buffers strengthen banks
The International Monetary Fund has recognised the strategic importance of Nigeria’s recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise, stating that the programme is already yielding positive results. The Fund noted that the…
Reforms saved Nigeria from severe hardship after global shocks – CBN
CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The reforms implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria have helped cushion the impact of global economic shocks on Nigerians, preventing more severe hardship despite ongoing…
FG Distances Self From Revenue Mismanagement
IMF report validates Nigerians’ suffering, says Atiku Minister of State for Finance, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has denied the reported diversion of federation earnings. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has charged the…
How FirstBank is investing in People, Building Future Leaders
Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank For an average 9-5er, having a job isn’t enough. You want a career that grows with you, gives you stability, and opens doors to bigger opportunities. People…
FirstBank Partners Eko Hotels & KEY Academy for ChessMasters 2026 Tournament
NGOZI ONYEAKUSI FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess…
Sterling Bank Promotes Women Entrepreneurs with OneWoman Financing Dialogue
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Akporee Idenedo, Divisional Head, Commercial Banking, Sterling Bank; Ezinne Nwokafor, Head, OneWoman Initiative, Sterling Bank; Thelma Luke Nwoye, Group Head, Business Finance, Sterling Bank; 'Solape Akinpelu,…
Banks to undergo regular stress tests under new CBN framework
CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed plans to implement regular stress tests for all commercial banks in the country as part of its effort…
CBN’s BVN overhaul major banking security boost
The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced stricter Bank Verification Number enrolment and data access rules as part of efforts to curb fraud and strengthen trust in the financial system.…
BudgIT Appoints Vahyala Kwaga to Lead Nigeria Operations as Country Director
BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation working to improve transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement across Africa, has appointed Mr. Vahyala Kwaga as Country Director for Nigeria, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Kwaga…
