Managers of Wealth Africa

FirstBank makes home ownership possible for Nigerians with single-digit interest rate loan

In partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), FirstBank has unveiled a mortgage opportunity that could redefine access to housing finance in Nigeria.

Adrian Gore: Building a bank is harder than you think

The bank is well on track to reach – or surpass – its ambition of posting R3 billon in operating profit by the 2029 financial year (which starts in July 2028).

Discovery making bank in South Africa

Discovery said that the headline earnings growth reflected the group’s improving financial leverage ratio, which translated to lower finance charges.

Nedbank set for big earnings drop after selling international business for R1.8 billion

Nedbank acquired a 21.2% stake in ETI in October 2014 as it sought to expand outside South Africa.

IMF Recommends Primary Balance Target of 2% of GDP by 2027 “to Restore Debt Sustainability”

According to the IMF, postponing reforms could exacerbate the crisis and raise adjustment costs.

Big win for Nedbank in deal to buy one of Africa’s largest banks for R13.9 billion

The total purchase consideration for the deal stands at around R13.9 billion, which is based on the Nedbank issue price of R250.00 per share.

As UBA Redefines Diaspora Banking

For decades, Africa’s diaspora engagement has largely revolved around money transfers a steady stream of support that has underpinned household consumption, education, healthcare and small-scale investments.

Ecobank Nigeria champions cross-border trade, Africa integration

In his welcome address, the Managing Director and Regional Executive of Ecobank Nigeria, Mr Bolaji Lawal

New battleground in South Africa – with Nedbank and Capitec spending billions

While many South Africans still use cash, digital payments are being increasingly adopted across the economy.

Standard Bank sells Africa’s first safety-buffer bonds designed for bank crises

Bond draws interest from more than 30 institutional investors

SA budget needs firm debt targets, says IMF

Lender backs fiscal anchor to build trust, cut borrowing costs, and keep public finances on track.

IOM, Fidelity Bank Ghana Ltd partner to boost financial literacy for Ghanaian returnees

The initiative addresses a critical gap in support for migrants who return to Ghana, often with limited resources and facing social stigma.

Access Bank Unveils Platform To Promote Local-currency Transfers Across Africa

LEADERSHIP reports that PAPSS enables individuals and businesses to secure real-time transfers between African countries without relying on foreign currencies.

PalmPay unveils in-app AfriGO card requests

The scheme is designed to deepen financial inclusion, reduce transaction costs, enhance payment efficiency and support Nigeria’s transition to a digital economy.

NDIC insures 99% depositors, urges BVN linkage

The trade fair, organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, had as its theme, “From Reforms to Results: Economic Transformation through Sustained Local Content Development.”

Another massive profit jump for Capitec

The group also expects its earnings per share to rise by 20% to 25%, to a range of 14,293 cents to 14,889 cents per share.

UBA revamps agency, merchant banking services

UBA’s Executive Director Designate, Digital Banking, Emmanuel Lamptey, who spoke at the event, said, “Today’s session marks a pivotal step in our collective journey to democratise financial access in Nigeria.

Major international bank betting big on South Africa

The deal would also allow Bidvest to focus on its core operations, with the proceeds used to settle its existing debt.

Access Bank’s bid to acquire South Africa’s Bidvest Bank collapses

The collapse brings to an end a deal that was expected to significantly expand Access Bank’s footprint in Southern Africa.

Ecobank Transnational Posts N4.8trn Gross Earnings

The group reported gross earnings of N4.82 trillion in 2025, up from N4.21 trillion in 2024, with interest and non-interest income both contributing to the expansion.

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