Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK. The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (NGX: GTCO; LSE: GTCO), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, is proud to announce its continued support as the main sponsor of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. The 2026 edition will be held at the Lagos Polo…
In a move to strengthen Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector, Africa’s all-in-one financial platform for businesses and their customers, Moniepoint Inc. says it is transforming how petrol stations across the country manage payments, access credit, and track inventory through innovative financial solutions. As the largest distribution network for financial services in Nigeria, the leading…
First HoldCo PLC has released its unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, achieving gross earnings of N3.4 trillion, a 4.8% increase year-on-year (y-o-y). This financial milestone highlights the company’s strategic initiatives to strengthen its balance sheet and improve asset quality, despite facing challenges from higher impairment charges. The Group’s financial…
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians to file their annual tax returns. He stressed that both employers and individuals must comply under the law. He made this known during a webinar organised for HR managers, payroll officers, CFOs and tax managers in collaboration with the…
In an unprecedented legal assault, a Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the immediate arrest of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and its most powerful executives after they blatantly ignored court summons over charges of orchestrating a criminal scheme involving Osun State’s local government funds. The bombshell warrants (Suit No. MOS/601c/2025), obtained by our newsroom,…
In a recent statement regarding the release of the Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), highlighted the agency’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s digital landscape through transparent regulation and data-driven insights. Dr. Maida emphasized that the collaborative effort with Ookla has provided independent evaluations of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the licenses of major FinTech companies and Microfinance Banks, including Opay and Moniepoint, to national status, allowing them to operate across the country following compliance with regulatory requirements. The upgrade applies to key players such as Moniepoint MFB, Opay, Kuda Bank, Palmpay, and Paga, which have grown…
…Positions for Stronger Participation in the Oil and Gas Market SIFAX Marine Services Limited has announced a far-reaching expansion strategy for 2026 aimed at driving asset-led growth and repositioning the company as a stronger contender in Nigeria’s offshore and oil and gas marine services market. According to Afolabi Olayinka, Executive Director of SIFAX Marine,…
Building on their existing partnership, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London. The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort…
