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The new procurement directive by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Wale Edun, to ministries, departments and agencies of government (MDAs) that they must get approvals …
FG’s push for cost and waste reduction via new procurement guidelines Read MoreAbbey Mortgage Bank Plc, a leading institution in the mortgage sector, has strengthened its executive management team with the appointment of Mr. John Okonkwo as Executive Director (ED), Finance, Risk, …
Abbey Mortgage Bank appoints Okonkwo ED to strengthen financial operations Read More
As Nigerian banks intensify efforts to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) new recapitalisation mandate, financial analysts have begun weighing in on the pace, implications, and long-term sustainability of …
Banks recapitalisation: Analysts assess progress, sound caution over sustainability Read More
The Founder and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, say there is a need for solid financial institutions to support the private sector to drive economic transformation in Africa. Elumelu …
Elumelu craves financial institutions’ for private sector in Africa Read More
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced a public offering of N100 billion worth of sovereign green bonds, as part of its ongoing …
FG offers N100bn in green bonds to boost sustainable financing Read More
Access Bank plc has strengthened its regional footprint in East Africa following the successful acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank’s consumer, private, and business banking (CPBB) division in Tanzania — a …
Access bank deepens East African footprint with Standard Chartered Tanzania acquisition Read More
The NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) has debunked reports relating to its disbursements on the Anchors Borrowers Programme (APB), saying that contrary to fake news reports that it disbursed N215 billion …
NIRSAL clarifies disbursements on Anchor Borrower loan Read More
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the banking system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced time-bound measures for a small number of banks still completing their transition …
CBN affirms strength of banking sector, issues routine transitional guidance for select institutions Read More
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Sokoto state chapter has inaugurated new leadership to run the affairs of the body for s period of time The new leadership …
ICAN, District Society inaugurates new leaders in Sokoto Read More
The Joint Comjittee of the House of Representatives on Public Accounts, and Public Assets has invited the Minister of Finance, Adebayo Olawale Edun, and Governor of the Central Bank of …
Nigeria: House of Representatives summons CBN governor, finance minister Read More
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Atiku Bagudu has said the bold reforms taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in the past two years, are steadily positioning the …
We’re not where we want to be, but economy is back on track – Bagudu Read More
Despite the widespread adoption of digital financial platforms across Nigeria, a deep trust deficit persists among users when it comes to entrusting large sums of money to fintech companies like …
Trust gap widens as Nigerians shun Opay for major transactions Read More
In this piece, ENE OSHABA highlights how Nigerian women are embracing entrepreneurship for financial stability, rising as key drivers of economic growth, and moving beyond traditional employment expectations. Entrepreneurship landscape …
How strategic entrepreneurship is reshaping women’s financial future Read MoreThe Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) has reinforced its leadership in Islamic finance by engaging with key stakeholders in a series of high-level bilateral meetings during the 2025 IsDB Group …
IsDBI engages global stakeholders to advance Islamic finance Read More
FirstHoldCo Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has announced it is just weeks away from meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N500 billion capitalization thresh hold. The company …
FirstHoldCo set to meet CBN’s N500bn capital mandate soon – Official Read More
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has said the country would take a second look at the 2025 budget assumptions. Edun’s statement is coming after …
Following Trump’s 14% tariff on exports… FG to review budget parameters, sustain oil, mineral production volumes Read More
The technical committee of the National Youth Development Bank (NYDB) Wednesday met with the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, to submit a proposal aimed at tackling the …
National youth development bank committee submits proposal to Minister Read More
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has outlined its roadmap for the 2025 financial year, with a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, physical and financial strength …
UBA charts path for 2025, to expand operations to Saudi Arabia, France Read More
A company, Andray Finance has reiterated the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation. Its founder Okoye Samantha stated this in a statement made available to blueprint. “Our goal is …
We are committed to helping Nigerians achieve financial growth – Andray finance founder Read MoreSome of the most influential voices in global trade and finance will take centre stage at the inaugural Africa Trade Conference 2025 (ATC 2025). The event has lined up notable speakers including H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Africa Export Import Bank; Dr. Marc Auboin, counsellor at the World Trade Organisation; …
Finance leaders to headline Access Bank Africa Trade Conference 2025 Read MoreIn a bold move to revolutionize Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector, the Federal Government has convened a high-level dialogue at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Office, Abuja to accelerate the implementation …
FG rallies stakeholders to accelerate SAPZ-1 implementation Read More
In furtherance of its commitment to tackling unemployment and encouraging entrepreneurs in Nigeria, employees of Keystone Bank Limited recently donated grinding machines to over 600 women across the country and …
Keystone Bank employees empower female entrepreneurs across Nigeria Read More
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has released its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2022, showing impressive performance across major indices. The …
2022: UBA’s profit hits N201bn, total assets close at N10.9trn Read More
Despite a reduction in the number of fraud cases, bank customers lost N3.62 billion to fraudsters in the third quarter of 2022, an increase of 207.94 per cent when compared …
Despite decline, bank customers lose N3.62bn to fraud Read More
LandWey Investment Limited, the largest residential development company in Nigeria, has released a review of the delivery timelines for its Urban Prime 2,000-unit Project, a world-class and ambitious housing scheme …
Harsh Economy: LandWey reviews delivery timelines for its Urban Prime 2, 000-unit Lagos project Read More