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- 20 Jan 2017
Renaissance Capital Appoints Adedayo Ayeni to SSA Consumer Research Team
Renaissance Capital, a leading emerging and frontier markets investment bank, has announced the appointment of Adedayo Ayeni to its Sub-Saharan Africa research team. Ayeni has joined the Firm to take…
- 19 May 2015
Renaissance Capital Investors Conference Resounds Expectations from Buhari
Over 150 investors representing both global and frontier funds and 50 companies from across the African continent participating at the 3-day Renaissance Capital 6th Annual Pan-Africa 1:1 Investor…
- 23 Sept 2014
Renaissance Capital Records 81% Net Profit in H1 2014
Renaissance Capital, a leading emerging- and frontier markets investment bank, has announced significant growth of its net profit in 1H 2014, despite challenging market conditions. The Firm reported…
- 1 Jul 2015
Renaissance Capital Appoints Elena Kolchina, Director & FIDS/Credit Analyst
Renaissance Capital, a leading emerging and frontier markets investment bank, has appointed Elena Kolchina as director, Fixed Income Desk Strategist (FIDS) and Credit Analyst. Based in London, Elena…
- 10 Feb 2014
RenCap reports Investors Growing Interest in Nigeria’s Economy
Renaissance Capital, a leading Emerging Markets & Frontiers investment bank, on Monday, successfully opened its 5th Annual Pan-Africa Investor Conference in Lagos, conveying investors growing…
- 18 Sept 2015
ReCap Appoints Temi Popoola as CEO for Nigeria
Renaissance Capital, a leading emerging and frontier markets investment bank, announces that Temi Popoola has been appointed CEO for Nigeria. In his new role, Popoola will focus on equities and…
- 30 Jul 2015
RenCap Hires James Friel as Global Head of Investment Banking
Renaissance Capital, a leading emerging and frontier markets investment bank, has hired James Friel as Global Head of Investment Banking effective September 2015. Friel will oversee all investment…
- 18 Jan 2026
Zenith Bank Top Nigerian Bank Pick Ahead of GTCO, AccessCorp
Renaissance Capital Africa (Rencap) has named Zenith Bank Plc its top conviction pick among Nigerian banks, ahead of GTCO and AccessCorp, in a fresh research report highlighting the lender's robust…
- 13 Jul 2015
RenCap Strengthens SSA Equities Team, Popoola Heads Nigerian Equities
Renaissance Capital, a leading emerging and frontier markets investment bank, has strengthened its Sub-Saharan African (SSA) team in Nigeria with a series of new appointments. Temi Popoola, CFA,…
- 22 Nov 2021
FairMoney MFB Rallies Stakeholders to Investors Conference in Lagos
FairMoney Microfinance Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital bank, has rallied stakeholders in the financial sector to a one day investors conference aimed at discussing the financial technology landscape…
- 9 Jul 2018
SEC says MTN Nigeria Yet to File for IPO
MTN Nigeria is yet to file its application for an initial public offering (IPO), Nigeria's securities regulator said on Sunday, a much-anticipated share listing that could value the business at…
- 6 Jan 2026
Ecobank Offsets Repayment of $300m Eurobond Notes
Ecobank Nigeria Limited has fully repaid bondholders who validly tendered their notes ahead of the February 2026 maturity date. The bank announced the successful completion of its tender offer, under…
- 18 Feb 2026
Ecobank Nigeria Fully Repays $300m Eurobond Notes
Ecobank Nigeria has announced the successful repayment of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on its original $300 million Eurobond due February 16, 2026, marking a significant milestone…
- 20 Apr 2018
MTN Appoints Investment Firms for Nigerian Unit's IPO
MTN has appointed Nigerian investment firm Chapel Hill Denham as lead issuing house for the initial public offering of its Nigerian business in Lagos later this year, two sources told Reuters on…
- 28 May 2018
MTN Says No Date Yet for IPO
MTN Group says there is no specific date for its initial public offering yet as it is still perfecting details of the proposed listing. A spokesperson of the company who spoke to NAN on Monday said…
- 25 Apr 2018
MTN Plans $500m IPO- SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed that MTN Group had finally commenced discussions with the commission on its proposed 500 million dollars Initial Public Offering (IPO). A…
- 25 May 2009
Intercontinental Bank holds 20 years celebration in Uyo
The 20th year anniversary celebration train of Intercontinental Bank Plc moves to Uyo with customers, shareholders and staff converging at the Le Meridian Hotel and Resort Centre, to celebrate 20…
- 15 Jul 2016
FG Lacks Ideas to Turnaround Economy, Gloom Ahead- Bloomberg
Bloomberg, the very authoritative new source has reported that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government lacks ideas on how to reverse Nigeria’s economic conundrum and warned that the country’s economy…
- 11 Jul 2025
Ecobank Plans to Raise $250m Capital Through Private Placement
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announced its plan to raise up to $250m in Additional Tier 1 capital through a private placement of contingent convertible notes. In a statement filed on the…
- 7 May 2021
Zenith, Access Banks Join Race to Acquire Union Bank
Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc, two Nigerian lenders – are among the list of financial institutions from Africa and the Middle East that have indicated an interest in the acquisition of Union…
- 28 Dec 2012
Nigeria Eyes Positive Macro-Economic Indices In 2013
Nigeria is set to maintain positive macro-economic indices in 2013 and that’s according to some economic analysts. They expect to see higher growth, higher equity valuations, robust reserves…
- 30 Apr 2020
Virus, Oil Collapse Shake Foundations of Banks
Nigerian banks have more to worry about than the coronavirus: Cratering oil prices and the threat of another naira devaluation are emerging as the biggest risks to how many lenders will emerge…
- 2 Mar 2013
World Bank, IMF Sound Upbeat as Nigerians Sigh on Economy
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) believe Nigeria is the place to be with earnings from foreign direct investment (FDI) expected to hit all time high $7.3 billion in 2013. This is…
- 9 Oct 2016
Pension Funds Shift to Bonds as Currency Woes Deter Equity Investors
Nigerian pension funds have been selling equities and shifting to local bonds despite cheap valuations as illiquid currency markets limit foreign participation in the stock market. Dave Uduanu, who…
- 17 Jan 2017
AfDB Appoints Nigerian Director for Energy Financial Solutions
The African Development Bank has announce the appointment of Mr. Wale Shonibare as the Director – Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation with effect from 9th January 2017. He brings with…
- 13 Nov 2015
CBN Orders Banks to Build Extra Buffers against Bad Loans
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial lenders to double provisions on performing loans to 2 percent to build adequate buffers against unexpected losses, the regulator said in a…
- 6 Jul 2018
MTN Nigeria Begins IPO in August
MTN Nigeria’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been set for August as part of MTN’s plans to restructure debts and fund local investments in Nigeria with its local currency, according to…
- 22 Apr 2018
MTN Picks More Banks for Nigerian IPO
MTN Group Ltd. has appointed more banks for the sale of shares in its Nigerian unit on the stock exchange in Lagos as it sets to start an initial public offering in June or July, according to…
- 14 Jul 2016
Fitch Affirms UBA’s Viability Rating as Agusto Upgrades Rating to “Aa”
Fitch International, one of the foremost global rating agencies has affirmed United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc’s viability rating at “B”, as the Pan-African banking group continue to sustain its…
- 20 Jun 2016
Naira Tumbles, to Hit N350/Dollar Today as CBN Ends Peg
Pent-up demand for dollars may push Nigeria’s naira at least 20 percent weaker when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allows the currency of Africa’s biggest economy to float freely on Monday, said…