BankingFeaturedBank of Africa to launch a new innovative offering for South to North money transfersWebAdminSeptember 3, 2021 by WebAdminSeptember 3, 2021 In order to do so, it has partnered with Sopra Banking Software (SBS)... Read more
BankingFeaturedNew digital bank called Sparkle launches in NigeriaPritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 3, 2020 Sparkle is launched by former Diamond Bank CEO and tech entrepreneur Uzoma Dozie... Read more
BankingKenya’s National Bank gets a Sh5bn lifeline from KCB GroupInternational FinanceJanuary 10, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 10, 2020 With a staggering Sh32bn in non-performing loans, the National Bank of Kenya was struggling to stay afloat... Read more
BankingEgypt’s overdue banking act forwarded to legislatureInternational FinanceJanuary 8, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 8, 2020 The much-awaited banking law monitors digital payments and financial technologies... Read more
BankingKenya’s NCBA Bank to partner with Chinese fintechsInternational Finance DeskOctober 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskOctober 23, 2019 The bank aims to boost Sino-Africa trade by facilitating financial transactions with China... Read more
BankingSouth Africa’s Absa eyes China as part of Asia expansionInternational Finance DeskOctober 14, 2019 by International Finance DeskOctober 14, 2019 The lender is seeking to create a diverse portfolio across businesses and countries... Read more
BankingEquity to get Sh13 bn discount on Atlas Mara acquisition in AfricaInternational Finance DeskOctober 10, 2019 by International Finance DeskOctober 10, 2019 It will acquire four banks in Rwanda, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique... Read more
BankingNCBA Group to begin rationalisation of branchesPritam BordoloiOctober 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 4, 2019 The new shares of the combined entity are expected to trade by the end of October... Read more
BankingUnion Bank of Nigeria gets $200 mn to fund SMEs, entrepreneursPritam BordoloiOctober 3, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 3, 2019 Part of the $200 mn funding from OPIC will be used to drive digitalisation... Read more
BankingCBN deadline: Nigerian banks scramble for borrowersInternational Finance DeskAugust 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 16, 2019 Tier-1 banks with assets greater than or equal to N1 tn are luring borrowers in Tier-2 banks with attractive interest rates... Read more