Category : Banking


Adeleke Writes CBN on LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Oversight

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has written to the Central Bank of Nigeria regarding its regulatory oversight of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank. This comes as the Court of Appeal in Lagos hears an appeal by CitiTrust Financial Services Limited, accused by

Dangote Sugar Gets N500bn Rights Issue Approval

Dangote Sugar Refinery shareholders have approved a N500 billion rights issue to fund expansion and sustainability, with improved financial performance and projects in Taraba, Adamawa, and Nasarawa.

Nigeria Becomes Net Petrol Exporter, Dangote Refinery Hailed

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) hails Dangote Refinery's milestone, as Nigeria becomes a net exporter of refined petrol for the first time in March 2026, marking a major boost to the energy sector.

Zedcrest Expands Services and Appoints New Leadership Team

Zedcrest Group, a leading African financial services firm, has strengthened its institutional offerings through strategic acquisitions, expanded product lines, and key leadership appointments to drive growth in asset management and investment banking.

NDIC Shuts Down 89 Banks in Nigeria - Full List

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has concluded the permanent liquidation of 89 microfinance and primary mortgage banks. Customers must now deal with new institutions that have taken over operations.

N29.84bn Pension Backlog Traps Workers' Funds

Nearly N30 billion in pension contributions remains uncredited to workers' RSAs due to employer errors and data issues, with Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers holding the largest share.

Oladiti Set to Lead NUPENG as Akporeha Exits Presidency

Salimon Oladiti, former PTD National Chairman, is expected to be elected NUPENG President on April 24 in Lagos, marking a historic first for the PTD branch. Outgoing President Williams Akporeha endorsed the transition after his eight-year tenure.

NDIC Finalizes Liquidation of 89 Closed MFBs and PMBs

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has started the final phase of liquidating 89 microfinance and primary mortgage banks, following their licence revocations in 2023, with successor institutions now operational.

CBN Proposes 30-Member Mediation Panel for Loan Disputes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released draft guidelines for a Mediation and Dispute Resolution Panel to handle disputes between customers and banks, aiming to boost consumer protection and financial system confidence under the STMA Act.

CBN Proposes Mediation Panel for Loan Disputes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has proposed a mediation panel to handle loan-related disputes under the Secured Transactions in Movable Assets Act, aiming to provide a cost-effective alternative to court proceedings and strengthen the financial ecosystem.

Recapitalized Banks May Not Boost Nigeria's Economy

Despite raising N4.65 trillion in fresh capital, Nigerian banks face constraints from high interest rates and tight monetary policies, limiting their ability to drive economic development through credit expansion.

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