Category : Banking


CBN Allows 100% Forex Repatriation for Oil Firms

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved full repatriation of export proceeds for International Oil Companies, replacing a 2024 rule that limited access to 50% of earnings. This policy aims to boost market liquidity and attract investment.

Contractors Warned Over Sabotage in Foiled Niger Delta Oil Theft

Surveillance contractors face strict warnings against negligence and collusion after a foiled oil theft attempt in Rivers State. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges and calls for transparency in oil divestment processes in the Niger Delta

Banks Raise N4.61 Trillion Capital, N1.2 Trillion Foreign

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announces Nigerian banks raised N4.61 trillion in fresh capital, with 27% from foreign investors, during the recapitalisation programme. He warns of cross-border risks and emphasizes regulatory collaboration.

Nigeria's Escalating Bank App Fraud Crisis

Nigeria's banking system is grappling with a surge in digital fraud, with billions lost through unauthorized access, insider collusion, and sophisticated cyberattacks, threatening financial stability and consumer trust.

Unity Bank Denies Recapitalization Failure Claims

Unity Bank has firmly dismissed reports suggesting it failed to meet CBN's recapitalization threshold, confirming full compliance and strong financial stability ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline through strategic merger and capital enhancement initiati

Signature Bank Names Alex Alozie Deputy Managing Director

Signature Bank has appointed Alex Alozie as its new Deputy Managing Director, bringing over 20 years of banking leadership experience from institutions like UBA, Access Bank, and Diamond Bank to drive growth and transformation.

NECA Praises FG Over PenCom Board Inauguration

The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has lauded the Federal Government for inaugurating the National Pension Commission (PenCom) Governing Board, calling it a vital move to enhance governance and transparency in Nigeria's pension sector.

Instant Payment Growth in Africa Leaves 400M Unbanked

AfricaNenda Foundation reports a breakthrough in inclusive instant payments across Africa, with rapid national launches and increased transactions. However, 400 million Africans are still unbanked, highlighting the need for continued digital infrastructur

Lovonus Microfinance Bank Gets New Chairman and ED

Usman Onoja has been appointed as the new chairman of Lovonus Microfinance Bank, succeeding Alfred Okoigun, who transitions to chairman of the Lovonus Group after over a decade of leadership marked by growth and integrity.

NIMN Pushes for Women's Role in Marketing Leadership

The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria held its inaugural 'Leadhers in Marketing' Conference, emphasizing the need to boost women's impact in integrated marketing communications through mentorship and technology.

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