Banking Archives — Page 8 of 59

March 23, 2023 No Responses

FirstBank Announces Management Associate Programme Application

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced call for participation in the third season of its FirstBank Management Associate Programme (FMAP). Interested participants are required to submit their application via https://hdbc.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX. City Business News Online re...

March 14, 2023 No Responses

Naira Loses Further To Dollar

Naira lost further to the dollar on Monday as it exchanged at N461.67 at the Investors’ and Exporters’ window. The rate represented a decrease of 0.04 per cent, compared to the N461.50 for which it exchanged to the dollar at...

March 13, 2023 No Responses

CBN To Banks: Comply With Supreme Court’s Judgement On Naira Notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes remain legal tender until December 31, 2023. Isa Abdulmumin, CBN spokesperson in a statement said, “In compliance with the established tradition of obedience to court orders...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

FirstBank Appoints Seyi Oyefeso as Executive Director

FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd., has appointed Mr Oluseyi Oyefeso as Executive Director, Retail Banking in charged of the South. In a statement on Monday in Lagos, the bank said his appointment, which took effect on March 2, 2023, was subject...

February 24, 2023 No Responses

Banking Stocks Lift Market Capitalisation By N180b

The equity market on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) gained further on Thursday as it recorded N180 billion gains, following investors interest in Tier-one banking stocks. The market capitalisation gained N180 billion or 0.61 per cent to close at N29.76...

February 22, 2023 No Responses

Winners Emerge In Ecobank Supper Reward Campaign

Ecobank Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), has rewarded four customers, being winners in the Super Rewards deposit promo with N1 million each. The Super Rewards Campaign is a customer-focused initiative ...

February 16, 2023 No Responses

Buhari’s Speech on Currency Swap

My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption...

February 15, 2023 No Responses

TAJBank Lists 1st Corporate Sukuk Bond On NGX

TAJBank Ltd., Nigeria’s foremost non-interest bank, on Tuesday listed its Sukuk Bond on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The bank listed N10 billion Mudarabah Sukuk issuance after it successfully raised over N11.4 billion under its N100 billio...

February 3, 2023 No Responses

Group Tasks CBN On PWDs Access To New Naira Notes

Heal Disability Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure that People with Disabilities (PWDs) have easy access to the redesigned Naira notes. The organisation also called for inclusion of persons...

February 3, 2023 No Responses

IFC Partners Union Bank ON Trade, SMEs

To boost access to finance for smaller businesses in Nigeria and to support increased trade, IFC has announced a partnership with Union Bank of Nigeria Plc as part of measures to help the bank expand lending to hundreds of businesses...

January 31, 2023 No Responses

UBA Appoints Abiola Bawuah As First Female CEO For Africa Operations

The Board of Directors ,United Bank for Africa (UBA)Plc on Monday announced the appointment of Mrs. Abiola Bawuah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. UBA in a statement explained that Bawuah will also...

January 30, 2023 No Responses

Reps Minority Caucus Lauds CBN For Extending Deadline On Old Notes

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for extending the deadline for swapping of the old naira notes.A statement issued by Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), the House Minority Leader on Sunday described the....

January 28, 2023 No Responses

Ecobank Ellevate Partners Ananse Africa, MasterCard Foundation, Train Fashion Entrepreneurs

Ecobank Ellevate has partnered Ananse Africa and MasterCard Foundation to train fashion entrepreneurs and creatives in Nigeria. A statement sent to City Business News explained that Ecobank Ellevate is a proprietary service offering designed for bu...

January 25, 2023 No Responses

Union Bank Save & Win Palli Promo Grand finale Holds Jan 27

Following a six-month successful run, the second edition of Union Bank’s Save & Win Palli Promo is finally coming to an exciting conclusion.A statement sent to City Business News explained that the grand finale event, which is set to hold...