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Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026. Engr. …

African businesses must respond to uneven economic recovery, persistent foreign exchange volatility, and infrastructure gaps by embedding resilience, regional thinking, and productivity into their growth strategies, speakers said during a high‑level panel session at the Nigeria Business Summit 2026, organised by Stanbic IBTC. The panel, held as part of the …

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2026, with a 6% growth in Gross Earnings, from N950 billion reported in Q1 2025 to N1.01 trillion in Q1 2026. This is despite the challenging operating environment and tightening monetary policy stance. From the unaudited statement of …

Coinage Fund Management Ltd (“Coinage Fund”), an Africa-focused investment management firm, has officially received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria to operate as a Fund/Portfolio Manager. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s mission to democratize access to professional wealth management and reshape the future …

The Nigerian private sector remained in growth territory at the start of the second quarter of the year as customer numbers and market demand continued to strengthen. That said, the impacts of higher fuel costs as a result of the war in the Middle East were felt again, pushing up …

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications. The appointment takes immediate effect and reinforces strong corporate governance at a pivotal point in the Bank’s growth and transformation journey. Olayinka Thomas …

  …….. Reports Profit Before Tax of ₦302.9billion Lagos, Nigeria – 30 April 2026 Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO or the Group) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements as of March 31, 2026, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group …

  The shareholders of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), yesterday commended the management of the financial institution for the highest dividend payout of N12.76 kobo in the Nigerian’s banking sector for 2025 financial year. The shareholders yesterday at the GTCO’s 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) lauded the Group’s impressive …

  …Set to Reward Hundreds of Customers, Launch 5 for 5 Season 5 Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has simultaneously marked its 81st anniversary and the 9th anniversary of ALAT on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Adopting a …

NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, is pleased to announce the launch of its nationwide Next Level Promo, running from April to June 2026. The campaign offers consumers over ₦80 million in cash and meaningful prizes that support entrepreneurial growth. During the campaign, consumers stand a chance to win cash, airtime, …