Nigeria Bank Archives — Page 2 of 8

December 24, 2021 No Responses

Ecobank Partners ICA, Pledges Support For Enhanced Credit Practice In Nigeria

The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has stated the readiness of the bank to partner with the Institute of Credit Administration (ICA) to create a reliable and enhance credit practice in the country. Speaking during an official visit of...

December 17, 2021 No Responses

Access Bank Shareholders Approve Holdco Structure

Shareholders of Access Bank Plc have unanimously approved the bank’s proposed reorganisation into a Holding Company (Holdco) to be known as Access Holding Plc. The shareholders gave the approval at the bank’s Court- Ordered Meeting on Thursday in Lag...

December 1, 2021 No Responses

Ecobank Nigeria To Sustain SMEs Support, Grow Agency Banking Network In 2022

Managing Director/Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has said the bank will continue to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), take banking to every Nigerian through its agency banking network. The bank’s digital services will also...

November 24, 2021 No Responses

Unity Bank Targets Women, Unveils Yanga Account

As part of measures to demonstrate increased commitment towards promoting financial inclusion and women empowerment, Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc has launched Yanga Account, a new retail product designed to deepen beneficial impact on Micro S...

November 16, 2021 No Responses

Ecobank Wins Big At BAFI Awards

Ecobank Nigeria was the cynosure of all eyes at the prestigious Banks and Other Financial Institutions’ (BAFI) Awards 2021 held in Lagos at the weekend. At the keenly contested awards, Ecobank Nigeria emerged winner of the “Market Confidence and Capita...

November 14, 2021 No Responses

Savings Promo: Fidelity Bank To Reward Customers With N125m

As part of measures to drive financial inclusion in the country, Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled new savings campaign tagged: “Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 5”. A statement sent to City Business News explained that the savings promo ...

November 3, 2021 No Responses

FirstBank Unveils Fully Automated Branch

First Bank of Nigeria has unveiled its first fully automated branch, called FirstBank Digital Experience Centre for customers. A statement issued on Tuesday quoted the Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan as saying the digital...

November 1, 2021 No Responses

Zenith Bank Declares N180b PBT In Nine Months

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Zenith Bank Plc has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N180 billion, the Group’s unaudited nine months financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX)on Sunday, in Lagos, has indicated.&nbs...

October 29, 2021 No Responses

FBN Holdings Appoints Okonkwo GMD

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — The Board of FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc has approved the appointment of the immediate past Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, as its new Group Managing Director, with effect from Janu...

October 23, 2021 No Responses

FBN Holdings Denies Femi Otedola’s Acquisition

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc, on Thursday, denied the reported acquisition of a majority stake in the company by Businessman, Mr Femi Otedola. In a statement published on the website of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX...

October 21, 2021 No Responses

Ecobank Day 2021: Staff, Families Set To “Walk Against Mental Health”

All is now set for the various activities to mark this year’s Ecobank Day across 33 African countries where it operates. A statement sent to City Business News on Wednesday explained that Ecobank Day is a flagship annual event when the...

October 16, 2021 No Responses

Fidelity Bank Wins 2020 DBN Service Award

Fidelity Bank Plc has won the 2020 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) service award for the highest disbursement to DBN-focused locations. A statement issued on Friday quoted the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, ...

October 13, 2021 No Responses

FirstBank Partners NIBSS On Digital Payment

First Bank Nigeria has sealed a partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc. (NIBSS) on its Nigeria Quick Response (NQR) payment solution. A statement issued on Wednesday quoted the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesola Ad...

October 13, 2021 No Responses

Fidelity Bank Seeks Private Sector Participation In Non-Oil Export

Fidelity Bank Plc has expressed the need for greater private sector participation in the non-oil export sector as part of measures to boost the country’s diversification drive. In a statement on Wednesday, the bank’s Managing Director, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-...