Banking Archives — Page 23 of 58

July 4, 2020 No Responses

Heritage Bank Shuts Branch Over Suspected Coronavirus Case

Heritage Bank Plc has closed down an Experience Centre (branch) at Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State over “unconfirmed case” of Coronavirus. In a statement made available to Journalists and customers, the bank said a deep hygiene clean up has been...

July 2, 2020 No Responses

Okonedo Replaces Oteh On Ecobank Board

Shareholders of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) have elected Prof. Enase Okonedo and Mr Simon Dornoo as board members of the bank. A statement issued by Adenike Laoye, its Group Head Communication on Wednesday explained that the election took place at...

June 27, 2020 No Responses

FirstBank Upgrades Mobile Banking Application

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has upgraded its mobile banking application, FirstMobile, with new and improved features to promote safe and convenient Mobile Banking experience for customers. The bank’s Group Executive, e-Business & Retail Produ...

June 27, 2020 No Responses

Ecobank Extends Zero Charge For Digital Money Transfers

Ecobank has extended its zero charge fee for digital money transfers below N5,000 till the end of September this year. In addition to the free USSD session fee currently enjoyed by Ecobank customers, users of Ecobank Mobile, Ecobank Online, USSD...

June 18, 2020 No Responses

Ecobank Supports Financial Inclusion Via Xpress Points

Ecobank Nigeria says its agency banking scheme, also known as Xpress Points, is building entrepreneurs and pushing financial inclusion to the large unbanked and under-banked population in Nigeria. In a statement, the lender explained that its Xpress Poin...

June 11, 2020 No Responses

Heritage Bank-Dukia Gold To Boost Nigeria’s 200mn ounces Of Gold Potential Reserves

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended Heritage Bank for being part of a valuable private sector collaboration with Dukia Gold & Precious Metals Refining Co. Ltd, saying such partnership stands to create new opportunities for Nigeria to grow its.....

June 9, 2020 No Responses

World Bank Begins APPEALS Project Implementation Review

The 5thWorld Bank Implementation Support Mission (ISM) of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) Project commenced on Monday online across all Project Implementation Units (PIUs). Scheduled to end Thursday, June 11...

June 6, 2020 No Responses

Fidelity Bank Donates N10m To Kano Govt

The management of Fidelity Bank Plc has donated N10 million to Kano State Government for the prevention and control of COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Mr Hassan Imam, Executive Director, Northern operation of the bank who presented the cheque on...

May 30, 2020 No Responses

AfDB: Why The US Is Targeting Akinwumi Adesina

The US and the African Development Bank have fallen out over allegations of corruption against the bank’s Nigerian head, writes former BBC Africa Business editor, Larry Madowo. Akinwumi Adesina is a sharp dresser known for his expensive tailored suits, i...

May 17, 2020 No Responses

Access Bank Rewards 38 Customers

Access Bank Plc has rewarded 10 customers with one million naira each and 28 female customers with N100,000 each in its DiamondXtra monthly draw. The bank’s Executive Director, Retail Banking, Mr Victor Etuokwu, explained in a statement on Saturday that&nbsp...

April 29, 2020 No Responses

FMDQ Admits United Capital, Sterling Bank CP Notes To Its Platform

FMDQ Exchange has announced the approval and admission of the United Capital Plc and Sterling Bank Plc Commercial Paper (CP) notes to its trading platform. The company said in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday that it admitted...

April 25, 2020 No Responses

UBA Declares N147.2b Gross Earnings, N32.7b Profit In Q1

For the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has declared 8.5 percent year-on-year growth in profit before tax to N32.7 billion compared with N30.2 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2019. UBA Group...

April 20, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19: Heritage Bank Adopts ‘Business Continuity Strategy ”

Heritage Bank Plc has disclosed that the safety and wellbeing of its customers and employees are amongst the most pressing business needs, as the world grapple with the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on human lives, businesses and economies. In...

April 15, 2020 No Responses

Task Force Implores Banks To Render Skeletal Services

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on Tuesday appealed to banks in the country to continue to give skeletal services to Nigerians as the fight against the pandemic disease continues. National Coordinator of the PTF, Dr Sani Aliyu...