Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the 2026 rollout of its social impact initiative called #BeatTheDistance.This is a nationwide intervention aimed at supporting school children in underserved communities through the provision of bicycles to ease their daily commute to school. Marking the second edition of the initiative, GTCO will distribute…
Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its presence in Delta State with the official opening of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, becoming the first commercial bank to establish a presence in the Osubi community. The move reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to financial inclusion by bringing world-class financial services closer to communities and…
Access Bank Plc has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance and sustainable community impact. The Bank received the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026The awards, conferred by Cambridge IFA under the Global Good Governance…
Access Holdings Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to longterm shareholder value and sustainable returns, following a strong performance in the 2025 financial year, while providing clarity on the rationale for the nonpayment of dividends for the year ended December 31, 2025. The clarification was provided during the Group’s Full Year 2025 Investors and Earnings Call,…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026.Engr. Bello’s appointment represents a strategic step…
Access Holdings Plc has reported audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, which marks a significant turning point in its corporate journey as it shifts from a growth model defined by scale to one increasingly anchored on value creation, efficiency, and earnings quality. The Group delivered a resilient performance during the year,…
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has reinforced its commitment to deepening collaboration between banks and fintechs across Africa, following the successful hosting of its inaugural Fintech Conference themed “Navigating Regulatory Milestones: The Future of Bank–Fintech Partnerships.” The conference convened more than 20 leading fintechs and ecosystem stakeholders, including PalmPay, OPay, PayAza, Mastercard, Visa, Nigeria…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a pivotal achievement in the Group’s Pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is expected to attract senior government officials and regulators from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, continental business leaders, and members of the…
United Bank for Africa Plc, leading Pan-African financial institution, has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, demonstrating resilient operating performance and continued balance sheet strength despite a moderated profitability environment. Gross earnings increased by 5% to ₦801.5 billion, driven by growth across key revenue lines. Interest income…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, recording total assets growth of 9.4 per cent to N33.2 trillion up from N30.3 trillion at the end of 2024, alongside an 11.8 per cent increase in customer deposits from N24.3 trillion in…
