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Jennete Ugo Anya
- April 18, 2025
CBN Grants Ascensia Finance Approval To Operate
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted final approval to Ascensia Finance Company Limited, officially licensing it to operate as a finance company in Nigeria. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the apex bank confirmed the decision after a comprehensive review of Ascensia’s application and documentation. The approval marks a significant step in […]
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- April 6, 2025
JP Morgan Seeks Merchant Banking Licence In Nigeria
JP Morgan Chase & Co., the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, is set to deepen its investment in Nigeria as it prepares to convert its Lagos representative office into a fully operational merchant bank. The move signals the bank’s intention to secure a merchant banking licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), expanding […]
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- March 24, 2025
LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Obtains CBN’s Approval To Appoint 8 New Directors
LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc has secured approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to appoint eight new directors to its board, a move that highlights its commitment to strengthening leadership and driving its growth strategy. The bank, in a notification to the Nigerian Exchange Group Limited (NGX Group) signed by its Managing Director and […]
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- March 20, 2025
CBN Clears Greenwich Holdings Limited To Commence Services
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted regulatory approval to Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited for the commencement of operations of its financial holding company, Greenwich Holdings Limited. This approval marks a major milestone for the Greenwich Group, enabling it to consolidate its financial services, expand into new markets, and strengthen its position in Nigeria’s […]
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- February 3, 2025
Palmpay, Others Process ₦71.5trn Worth Transactions In 2024
The mobile money sector in Nigeria has experienced significant growth in 2024, with licensed operators such as Palmpay, OPay, and 15 others processing transactions worth N71.5 trillion, a 53.4 percent increase compared to the N46.6 trillion recorded in 2023. The volume of transactions also rose by 23 percent, from 3 billion in 2023 to 3.9 […]
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- December 18, 2024
SEC, CBN Sanction 10 Firms For Regulatory Infractions, Fines Hit N1.5bn
In a decisive move to uphold compliance standards, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have imposed fines totalling N1.502 billion on 10 deposit money banks (DMBs) and other listed organisations for various regulatory violations. These penalties were enforced within the first half of 2024, shedding light on the […]
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- November 14, 2024
Lotus Bank Exceeds CBN’s Capital Requirements
Lotus Bank Limited, Nigeria’s non-interest bank, has confirmed that it has surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) newly set minimum capital requirements. This achievement, attained prior to CBN’s recent adjustment of the capital base for non-interest banks, highlights Lotus Bank’s financial stability and readiness to serve as a national bank. The new capital requirements […]
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- November 13, 2024
UBA Appoints Ugboh As Independent Non-executive Director
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Henrietta Ugboh as an Independent Non-executive Director, following the retirement of Mrs. Owanari Duke from the Group Board. The appointment has received necessary regulatory approvals, including from the Central Bank of Nigeria. UBA’s Group Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, commended Mrs. Ugboh’s proven record […]
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- October 21, 2024
Zenith Bank Assigns Abiodun Durosinmi As New CFO
Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s largest and most reputable financial institutions, has officially appointed Mr. Abiodun Durosinmi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective since October 14, 2024. This appointment comes after the recent approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), further strengthening the bank’s leadership team. Mr. Durosinmi succeeds Mr. Mukhtar […]
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- September 20, 2024
CBN Designates Lady Chuwudozie As Chair Of Keystone Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed Lady Ada Chukwudozie as the Chairperson of Keystone bank’s newly reconstituted Board. The recent announcement also includes the appointment of seven other new board members. Lady Chukwudozie, a well-regarded figure in Nigeria’s corporate sector with nearly 30 years of experience, will lead the board. Her career spans […]
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