Category : Banking


Court Dismisses UBA Suit, Says Banks Answerable to FCCPC

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit by United Bank for Africa (UBA) challenging the FCCPC's jurisdiction, affirming its authority to investigate consumer complaints against banks and imposing a N2 million fine on UBA.

Zenith Bank Hits ₦5 Trillion Market Cap, Sets Banking Record

Zenith Bank Plc has become the first Nigerian bank to achieve a market capitalisation of over ₦5 trillion, marking a historic milestone in the country's financial industry. This achievement reflects strong investor confidence, robust profitability, and ef

CBN Warns Public on New Fraud Methods Targeting Bank Customers

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a public alert about fraudulent messages falsely claiming to be from the bank, designed to steal personal and financial information. Nigerians are urged to avoid suspicious links and verify all communications.

Credit Direct, Vivo Partner on Smartphone Credit Purchase

Credit Direct and Vivo Nigeria have signed an agreement to provide smartphones through installment payments, requiring a 20% down payment with the balance spread over six months, targeting over 200,000 device sales in the first year.

5 Hidden Roles of Nigeria's Central Bank Revealed

Discover five lesser-known responsibilities of the Central Bank of Nigeria that shape the economy, protect financial stability, and influence your daily financial life beyond inflation control.

Zenith Bank Hits N5 Trillion Market Cap, Tops Nigerian Banking

Zenith Bank Plc has achieved a historic milestone by crossing N5 trillion in market capitalization, making it Nigeria's most valuable banking institution. The bank reported over N1 trillion in profit after tax for 2025 and announced a final dividend of N8

CBN, NCC Sign MoU to Fight SIM Fraud, Protect Consumers

The Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian Communications Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to tackle SIM-related fraud, enhance payment system integrity, and strengthen consumer protection in the digital economy.

GCR Upgrades Coronation to A, A1 with Stable Outlook

GCR Ratings has elevated Coronation Group Limited's national-scale long and short-term issuer ratings to A and A1, respectively, from previous BBB+ and A2, citing improvements in capitalisation, earnings, and risk management.

Wema Bank Exceeds CBN Recapitalisation Requirements

Wema Bank has successfully met and exceeded the Central Bank of Nigeria's recapitalisation threshold, raising its qualifying capital to N264.7 billion through a N150 billion rights issue and N50 billion special placement, reinforcing its position as a nat

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.

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