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CEO awards: Access Bank rewards excellence 

One of the leading commercial banks in Nigeria, Access Bank Plc has rewarded individuals who showed commitment and hard work towards the growth of the bank during its 2021 Access Bank Group CEO Awards. The...

CR2 Market Insight: African banking, payments show positive trends

Banking and payment channels across Africa are showing positive growth – from ATM usage through to mobile wallets. The key challenge for banks is to equip themselves so that they can provide a range...

Access Bank MD bags African Banker Of The Year award

The Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC, Herbert Wigwe, has won the African Banker of the Year at the 2021 edition of the African Banker Awards. Wigwe, who has won one of the most...
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CBN faults report on planned nationalisation of Unity Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied the alleged plans to nationalise Unity Bank Plc as claimed by an online news medium. Faulting the report, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN,  Osita Nwanisobi,...
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Naira closes at N502 per Dollar at parallel market

Naira at the parallel market on Thursday closed flat against the Dollar at N502 but gained 0.17per cent and 0.28per cent against the Euro and Pound Sterling to close at N606 and N713 respectively. But...

Equities market launches enhanced brokers performance ranking report 

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has launched an enhanced broker performance ranking report designed to provide detailed insight into the performance of Trading License Holders across asset classes and improve participation in other exchange products. The...

Money market rises 

Money market rates rose today as Open Buy Back and Overnight rates closed up by 233basis points and 208basis points at 17 per cent and 17.25 per cent respectively. The bond market was slightly negative...
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CBN reiterates commitment to building people-centred bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to being people-centred and meeting the needs of the Nigerian people. Mr Osita Nwanisobi, Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN made the assertion on Thursday...
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Polaris Bank N26m promo offer: Customers warm up for ‘Grand Finale

Polaris Bank savings customers are gearing up for the grand finale of the ongoing nationwide ‘  Save & Win’ promo, which is scheduled to hold in April 2021. At the end of the ‘Save &...

Access bank urges Nigerians to embrace digital banking to prevent COVID-19 spike 

Access Bank Plc on Tuesday urged Nigerians to embrace digital channels for their monetary transactions to ensure safety and reduce cases of COVID-19 in the country.Mr Victor Etuokwu, the Executive Director, Retail Banking Division made...

UNICEF tasks Tinubu with out-of-school children

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Mr Ibrahim Sesay, Chief of Child Protection, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called on the incoming administration to work towards returning about 10.2...

Full text of President Buhari’s farewell speech

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FAREWELL SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA My fellow Nigerian brothers, sisters and friends of Nigeria. I address you...

Rail mass project: Lagos shuts Murtala Way, Apapa road for one...

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The Lagos State Government has announced the total lane closure of Murtala Mohammed Way and Apapa Road in the Oyingbo area commencing from Saturday,...

Bagudu commissions 500 housing units, assures of bridging housing deficit

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Barely three days to exiting office, Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has commissioned 500 housing units in Birnin Kebbi, as part of...

I’m leaving more assets than liabilities for Benue – Ortom

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Governor Ortom stated this Friday, May 26th, 2023 in his address at the valedictory State Executive Council meeting at the Benue People’s House, Makurdi. Addressing...