ALTON demands urgent end to airtime credit regulatory dispute
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria has urged a swift resolution of the regulatory dispute disrupting Nigeria’s airtime credit market,…
Banking
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Zenith Bank expands into Côte d’Ivoire, targets wider W’African growth
Zenith Bank Plc has formally launched operations at its new subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a key milestone in the group’s strategy…
UBA assets hit ₦33tn as Q1 earnings rise 5%
United Bank for Africa Plc has sustained its growth trajectory, with total assets crossing the N33 trillion mark and maintaining momentum into…
Fidelity Bank raises ₦227bn from private placement, joins trillion club
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the results of its private placement of 14.8 billion ordinary shares at N17.50 per share as of…
UBA’s gross earnings hit ₦3tr
United Bank for Africa Plc has released its audited group financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting gross earnings…
UBA’s 2025 profit slumps 47% on ₦331bn loan losses
United Bank for Africa PLC has released its audited group financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a…
CBN raises ATM card fee to ₦1,500, scraps maintenance charge
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the fee for issuance and replacement of Automated Terminal Machine (ATM) debit/ credit cards by…
Access Holdings disowns unauthorised 2025 financial highlight release
Access Holdings Plc has distanced itself from a circulating “financial highlight” linked to its 2025 audited financial statements, stating that the summary…
Standard Chartered tops M&A advisory rankings in West Africa
Standard Chartered has been ranked as the number one Mergers & Acquisitions Financial Adviser by deal value in West Africa. The rankings…
Ecobank crossed ₦1trn profit mark in 2025
Ecobank has delivered a strong 2025 performance, crossing the N1 trillion profit mark as treasury income rises and begins to close the…
NDIC begins final liquidation of 89 defunct microfinance banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has commenced moves to formally conclude the liquidation of 89 defunct Microfinance Banks and Primary Mortgage Banks…
Access Bank retains Nigeria’s most valuable brand title for fifth year
Access Bank Plc has retained its position as Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its dominance in the…