Finance & Services

Awori arrives at a significant transitional moment for Ecobank Group as it continues its post-pandemic recovery.

The CEO of Nigeria's FirstBank answers our questions about the state of the country's banking system and the bank's plans for the future.

Just how realistic are the objectives of the AU's Agenda 2063, and can the AfCFTA deliver on the promise of creating an African Common Market?

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched by Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat last year has big implications for the future of African banking.

As demand for data continues to soar, the CEO of Absa Nigeria shares his advice on how banks and telcos can sustain the momentum and give subscribers more value for their money.

Ratings agency S&P argues that Nigerian banks have minimal exposure to Russia and Ukraine, but will the war impact on their profitability?

Some 40% of Uganda’s adult population is unbanked. Stanbic is determined to drive down these numbers through a number of initiatives.

The digital revolution is leading to rapid change in Nigeria's banking sector, with banks forced to either work with fintechs, copy their fresh approach, or face being sidelined.

The African Banker Awards recognise the reforms, rapid modernisation, consolidation, integration and expansion of Africa’s banking and financial system. This year's winners include a host of Africa's leading bankers and banking institutions.

Amid huge global and domestic economic challenges, Nigeria's banking sector has remained stronger than the overall national economy, with rising profits and capital adequacy liquidity ratios remaining above regulated limits.