07/12/2022
Fidelity Bank disburses N100 billion loan to SMEs in H1, 2022
Additionally, Obiekwe said the bank is also building an SME on-line hub that will serve as a one-stop shop for its business advisory services for Nigerian SMEs.
Retail Banking
07/11/2022
SMEs may be the key to financial inclusion in Nigeria
By focusing on sustainability, investment in people and new technology, as well as continued innovation, Zenith Bank has provided a winning strategy which continues to create value for customers, employees and investors
07/08/2022
Nigeria secures Lion’s share of $65bn World Bank funding
The statement is titled ‘At Dakar summit, Nigeria gets a big slice of IDA financial package’.
07/08/2022
Standard Bank launches free virtual internships for students
Once completed successfully, students will receive certificates that they can add to their resumes.
07/08/2022
Kenyan banks struggle to grow in Tanzania
Equity’s Tanzania unit has in the past suffered under the weight of high non-performing loans. I
07/08/2022
Standard Bank is offering free online internships – how to apply
“From August, students will also be able to enrol in programmes covering retail and investment banking, software development, engineering, and data science,”
07/06/2022
United Capital boss, Ashade, emerges ‘African CEO of the Year’
The award was presented on Monday at the 7th Africa Summit held at the House of Lords, London, United Kingdom, according to a statement on Tuesday.
07/06/2022
Fidelity Bank takes over three Discos, FG intervenes
The notice was signed by the Director-General, BPE, Alex Okoh; and Executive Chairman, NERC, Sanusi Garba.
07/06/2022
Kenya: African Development Bank approves €89 million loan to bolster economic recovery
The first phase of the CERSP supported the implementation of anti-corruption regulations that tightened public procurement policies and procedures.
07/05/2022
The biggest banks in South Africa in 2022
South Africa’s banking sector is again led by Standard Bank, which retains its position as the biggest bank in the country when measuring capital.
07/05/2022
Again, Zenith Wins Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria
These awards reflect our strong business fundamentals, resilience and ability to adapt to the ever-changing dynamics of the market through our innovative solutions, as well as our commitment to global best practices.
07/05/2022
Equity receives Sh850m dividend from fintech unit
The unit also handles global digital payment channels for the bank, which includes partnerships with the fintechs Alipay and WeChat, and remittance service providers such as Wave, PayPal, Western Union, and Money Gram.
07/04/2022
10 scams targeting customers in South Africa right now: FNB
Therefore, it has become imperative for businesses to constantly keep up to date with the latest fraud scams and trends to avoid being victims.
07/04/2022
Access Corporation: Leapfrogging the Banking Ecosystem
This ecosystem offers specialised services at the same time as a seamless integrated experience to improve both relevance and convenience.
07/01/2022
Ecobank named best trade finance bank in West Africa
Their products are positioned to support both Corporate and Investment Banking and SME customers in leveraging on the African Continental Free Trade Area’s opportunities and growing intra-African trade.
07/01/2022
Absa of South Africa Revamps Banking Management to Diversify
“It’s got a very strong commercial performance mindset.”
07/01/2022
Double-blow to hit South Africans in the coming months: Nedbank
The bank added that a significant improvement in household finance will be achieved with higher employment growth
06/30/2022
Absa overhauls executive to diversify management
The lender is also breaking up its retail and business-banking division, which has been its biggest driver of revenue.
06/30/2022
Kenya: SMEs Urged to Embrace Bank Loans to Boost Their Growth
It brought together the government, businesses in the private sector and entrepreneurs together in order to find a common ground to find financial solutions after the effects of Covid-19 pandemic.
06/29/2022
Ecobank named Best Trade Finance Bank in West Africa
The award comes as recognition of Ecobank’s solutions for domestic and regional supply chain financing across key trade corridors