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- 9 Dec 2025
CBN Rejigs Financial Inclusion Strategy to Boost Economic Growth
Philip Ikeazor, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Deputy Governor for Financial System Stability, said financial inclusion must remain a core priority in the nation’s economic transformation agenda,…
- 9 Sept 2013
Keystone Bank Inaugurates New Trade Portal
Keystone Bank Limited has introduced a trade portal to support the international trade activities of its customers. Mr. Philip Ikeazor, managing director/CEO of the bank in an address presented at a…
- 26 Sept 2023
Senate Confirms Yemi Cardoso as CBN Governor with 4 Deputies
Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the CBN. It also confirmed the nomination of Mrs Emem Usoro, Mr Muhammad Dattijo, Mr Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala…
- 18 Jun 2025
NIBSS National Payment Stack to Transform Nigerian Instant Payments
Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has launched the National Payment Stack (NPS), a payment infrastructure aimed at redefining digital payments in Africa and building on the introduction of…
- 21 Jan 2026
Banks to Cut Fraud Response Times to Under 30 Minutes
Banks in the country have agreed to reduce fraud response times to under 30 minutes, a move expected to significantly improve recovery outcomes and limit systemic risk, according to the Central Bank…
- 3 Jul 2024
CBN, FintechNGR Chart the Way Forward to Enhance Nigeria’s Fintech Ecosystem
In light of recent developments aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fintech sector, Ade Bajomo, President of FintechNGR, led a team from the Association's Governing Council in an engagement with the…
- 19 Nov 2024
Moniepoint Crowned Financial Inclusion Champion by CBN
In a move that signposts its market leadership, Africa's fastest-growing financial institution, Moniepoint has been recognized as the Financially Inclusive Fintech of the Year at the 2nd…
- 5 Mar 2026
Senate Targets Fintech Overreach, Vows Ponzi Crackdown After ₦1.3trn CBEX Scam
Nigerian Senate has launched a public hearing to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 while investigating rampant ponzi schemes, spotlighting the Crypto Bridge Exchange…
- 2 Apr 2026
CBN Plans New Payment Systems Vision
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said that it will be launching a new payment systems vision that will outline where the entire ecosystem is expected to be heading in the next three years. Olayemi…
- 3 Apr 2026
CBN, Banks, Fintechs Launch PSPC to Boost Nigeria's Payment System
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), alongside commercial banks and fintech operators, has unveiled the Payments Service Providers Committee (PSPC) to tackle gaps in the country's payment infrastructure.…
- 20 Apr 2010
Union Bank Finances Merchant Vessel
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is single-handedly financing the acquisition of a state-of-the-art merchant vessel (MV) C-Racer by Rangk Limited, an indigenous company. Speaking during the commissioning…
- 12 May 2026
CBN Warns Non-Interest Banks against Governance, Compliance Risks
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned non-interest financial institutions against governance and compliance risks capable of undermining public confidence and financial stability in the country’s…
- 22 Sept 2023
Yemi Cardoso Assumes Duty as Acting CBN Governor
Dr Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday, formally assumed duty as the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a statement by Isa AbdulMumin, CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications,…
- 1 Jul 2024
Stakeholders Urge Fintech Operators to Harness Growth Opportunities in the Sector
Financial industry leaders have urged financial technology (fintech) firms to maintain trust, balance performance, and compliance in a digital age to harness opportunities in the sector. The…
- 25 Jul 2024
Moniepoint Strengthens Efforts to Broaden Financial Access Through Collaborative Initiatives
Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s fastest growing financial institution according to the Financial Times has underscored the importance of a collaborative and holistic stakeholder approach in advancing the…
- 16 Aug 2024
NIBSS Celebrates Landmark Achievements @ Annual General Meeting
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) on Thursday held its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to a press…
- 20 Oct 2024
Nigerian Banks Lost N42.6Bn to Fraud in Q2 2024
Fasasi Sarafadeen Atanda, national president, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) said Nigerian Banks lost N42.6b to fraudsters in Nigeria within the Q2 of 2024. Atanda…