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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced significant changes to its Executive Board following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. Those set to retire by January 1, 2026 include the Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, alongside three other Executive Directors — Mrs. …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBESE-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – As part of its sustained commitment to giving back to its host communities, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, deepened community engagement through the empowerment of youths, women and students across its host communities. The company announced a …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank showcased leadership in advancing cross-border payments at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held on December 2-3, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and payment experts to explore pathways toward “Building an interoperable …

…Federal Government Hails Initiative As Bold and Transformative BY ABU-SATAR HAMED    LAGOS, NIGERIA – Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, , has announced a ₦1 trillion scholarship programme to expand access to education and promote academic excellence across Nigeria. Starting …

DUBAI, UAE – Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has engaged top leaders and global business executives in Dubai as part of efforts to expand Africa’s investment frontiers and strengthen economic partnerships with the Middle East and other global markets. At the high-level meeting held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Africa’s …

GABORONE, BOTSWANA – December 3, 2025: Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has achieved global recognition by securing three prestigious international awards that celebrate its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social impact. These accolades underscore the Bank’s dedication to transforming Botswana’s financial landscape through digital excellence …

….Wins Best Bank in Nine out of 20 African Subsidiaries LAGOS, NIGERIA – Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again, reaffirmed its leadership as one of the continent’s most innovative and resilient financial institutions, as the Bank has, for the third time in five years, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new framework aimed at curbing the rising wave of fraud within the country’s financial sector. Under the draft guidelines, customers must report fraudulent transactions within 72 hours, while banks and fintechs are now obligated to …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has promised to support a young man in his music career after being moved by his exceptional performance at the Heirs Insurance Travel Festival. The budding artiste, Tobi Godsent, captivated …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Group has announced a strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc. to support the next phase of expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the company’s drive to boost refining capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen Nigeria’s position …