LAPO MFB deploys billions to green, climate and agricultural financing in H1 2026
Nike Popoola LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) strengthened its sustainability footprint in the first half of 2026, deploying billions of...
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Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 25.88% after N222.2bn share purchase
Abdullateef Fowewe The Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has increased his ownership in the financial group after his investment...
CIBN, ACAMB push for financial inclusion, women empowerment, sustainable growth for banking industry
Nike Popoola Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) have enjoined...
UBA wins big at 2026 Euromoney Awards, named Nigeria’s Best ESG, Retail Bank
Nike Popoola Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reinforced its position as one of the...
Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to headline 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja
Nike Popoola A high-level fireside dialogue between the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, and...
Ecobank Nigeria launches Scaling Up podcast to empower African entrepreneurs
Nike Popoola Ecobank Nigeria has launched Scaling Up!!!, its flagship business storytelling podcast designed to inspire, educate and empower entrepreneurs,...
Zenith Bank rewarded for excellence in the 2026 Euromoney Awards, wins “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank” awards
Nike Popoola Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank”, the latter for the second...
LAPO MfB receives Lagos Climate Finance Award for sustainability efforts
Nike Popoola LAPO Microfinance Bank has received a Recognition Award from the Office of the Special Adviser on Climate Change...
CBN holds interest rate at 26.5%
Nike Popoola The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent, underscoring its...
Union Bank employees promote cleaner Waterways, coastlines with beach cleanup
Nike Popoola Union Bank of Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable environment, organised...