LOTUS Bank, REA partner on N100bn renewable energy financing push
2026-02-24
LOTUS Bank, REA partner to deepen renewable energy access in NigeriaContinue Reading
Nigeria hands over African Energy Bank Headquarters
2026-02-03
Nigeria has officially handed over the African Energy Bank (AEB) headquarters, a flagship institution to mobilise capital for the continent’s energy priorities and reinforce energy value chains.Continue Reading
NDIC begins payouts, vows full recovery of failed banks’ loans
2025-12-17
By Ginika Okoye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has begun the process of liquidating Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, following the revocation of their operating licences by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Corporation, in a notice to depositors andContinue Reading
Wema Bank completes N50bn capital raise, exceeds regulatory requirement
2025-10-17
By Taiye Olayemi Wema Bank Plc has completed the second tranche of its N50 billion capital raise through a fully subscribed private placement. The latest round follows the earlier conclusion of a N150 billion Rights Issue in September, bringing the bank’s total qualifying capital to N264.87 billion.Continue Reading
Zenith Bank celebrates successful public offer, surpasses CBN recapitalisation target
2025-10-16
By Taiye Olayemi Zenith Bank Plc has concluded its public offer and attained the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation target. The bank’s public offer, which was oversubscribed, raised N350.46 billion, bringing its total capital base to N614.65Continue Reading
FCCPC backs CBN’s 48-hour banks’ refund guideline to customers
2025-10-13
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s draft guidelines requiring banks to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. FCCPC, in a statement by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, its Director, Corporate Affairs, in AbujaContinue Reading
Customer service excellence hinges on innovation, says Unity Bank MD
2025-10-11
By Taiye Olayemi The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc, Mr Ebenezer Kolawole, says a service culture built on responsiveness and innovation remains the key differentiator in achieving impactful customer service. Kolawole stated this duringContinue Reading
AI won’t replace bankers, but those who shun it – Experts
2025-10-01
By Usman Aliyu An engineer, Akohamen Agenmonmen, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the SurfSpot Communications Limited, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not replace bankers except those who refuse to embrace it. Speaking at TechGrid 4.2, a landmark event in Benin City, Agenmonmen said that the financial sector wasContinue Reading
TAJBank has surpassed CBN’s minimum capital requirement- CEO
2025-09-26
By Kadiri Abdulrahman TAJBank, one of Nigeria’s non-interest banks, says it has met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirement for national non-interest banks. The Managing Director of the bank, Mr Hamid Joda, confirmed the capitalisation feat in a statement on Friday in Abuja. “I am happyContinue Reading
Customers want banks to adopt safe AI for effective complaints resolution
2025-09-21
By Ginika Okoye Some bank customers have called on banks to adopt safe and home grown Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms in banking to facilitate complaints resolution. Some of the customers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said that AI adoption in banking wouldContinue Reading
