By: Idris Bakare In furtherance of its Naira Redesign policy and in recognition of the need to maximise the channels through which underserved and rural communities can exchange their Naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a Cash Swap programme in partnership with Super Agents and Deposit Money […]
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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the 2023 edition of its Nigeria Economic Outlook event. The virtual event themed “Nigeria Economic Outlook 2023: A look ahead” is scheduled by 8:30 am on Friday, 20 January 2023, via Zoom meeting. To […]
A 52-year-old Manager with a first-generation bank, Anthony Ukpu, has taken home a brand new car he won in the ongoing Glo Festival of Joy promo in Warri, Delta State. The car was presented to him by the Chairman of, the Delta State Assembly Committee on Health, Hon. Augustine Uroye, […]
Heifer International’s ‘AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria’ has awarded three agritech entrepreneurs $20,000 in cash grants to rewrite the history of agriculture in Nigeria and to rethink farming and food production on the entire continent. A total of five finalists competed in the grand final, which was held in Lagos yesterday […]
WeatherFor2, an innovative and creative company with years of experience that is focused on the manufacturing, distribution and production of interior decor materials recently showcased an array of their interior decor products especially unique beddings for homes and hotels to the delight of Nigerians especially those in real estate, hospitality […]
As financial market analysts digest FirstBank Limited’s 2021 financial results, which they say reflect the banking conglomerate’s return to its leadership position, Festus Akanbi writes that the robust performance represents a regime of strong fundamentals, which is in tandem with the ongoing restructuring being overseen by the company’s current board […]
In furtherance of its role in promoting the sustainability and viability of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, FirstBank, will convene its SMEConnect webinar themed Leveraging Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) to drive revenue for your business at 11:00 am on Thursday, 24 March […]
The House of Representatives has requested the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to impose rigorous controls and standards, including sanctions, on Point of Sale company activities in Nigeria “in the public interest.” In addition, the House charged its Committee on Banking and Currency with organizing a stakeholders’ meeting to “address […]
A $30 million facility to reinforce FirstBank’s commitment to gender financing for women-owned and led enterprises. • The partnership will increase funding to local SMEs in Nigeria to help them expand and promote financial and social inclusion. The facility adds US$100 million to CDC/BII’s contribution to the […]
“Detty December” came early for Party Kings and Queens at the anticipated 2021 Lagos Margarita Festival sponsored by Vbank. Renowned Disk Jockeys: DJ Lambo, DJ Poppaey, DJ Obi and DJ Tgarbs teamed up with Festival Hosts: Sheye Banks and Ada Ohh, taking their Turn Up fans by storm over the […]
