Billionaire Industrialist, Philantropist, and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has emerged as Africa’s biggest wealth gainer in the 2026 Africa’s Richest People ranking published by Forbes, after his net worth rose sharply over the past year. According to the latest Forbes list, Rabiu’s wealth surged 120 percent to …

Following a major breach of FCMB’s digital applications, the EFCC has remanded a suspected syndicate member involved in the ₦3.09 billion cyber-enabled fraud. First City Monument Bank (FCMB), one of Nigeria’s leading Tier-2 financial institutions, has reportedly lost a staggering sum of N3.09 billion to suspected cybercriminals. One of the …

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has elected Dr Dele Alabi the institute’s immediate past first vice president, as its new president. Alabi was elected during the hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of the CIBN in Lagos. The institute also elected the managing director of Jaiz …

On Saturday, March 28 2026, Zenith Bank held the climax of its month-long activities to commemorate March as women’s month. The event which held at The Civic Centre, was the second of such activity at the Centre, having held the International Women Day Seminar on the 9th of March, 2026. …

  … Commends CBN’s Global Recognition The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) has commended the Nigerian banking industry for its strength, capacity and resilience following its enviable compliance ahead of the March 31 recapitalisation deadline. With over 96% compliance, the association applauded the disciplined execution of the …

  A nationwide advocacy ride from Enugu to Lagos mobilises communities, engages national leaders, and builds momentum toward World Autism Awareness Day Nigeria is witnessing a powerful movement for inclusion as 16 years old Kanyechukwu, a young autism advocate, undertakes a landmark awareness ride from Enugu to Lagos a bold, …

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has filed an appeal against the Federal High Court, Lagos Division’s judgment that voided its takeover of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and ordered the reinstatement of the bank’s former board of directors.   The March 25, 2026 ruling, delivered by Justice Chukwujekwu …

Leading payment service bank, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB), has raised the bar of its mobile banking app to improve the order flow for its airtime and data products so as to enhance customers’ experience. MoneyMaster’s Head of Business, Tajudeen Omokhide, disclosed in a press statement that the PSB’s “mission is to transform …

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The event will equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Artificial …

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, has ordered the arrest of Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), described as a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over alleged false information supplied to the police.   Justice Peter Kekemeke issued a bench warrant …