Zenith Bank
Zenith Bank secures approval to acquire Paramount Bank in Kenya, enhancing its East African expansion while ensuring no competition risk in the banking sector.
A witness has revealed how over N1.6 billion was allegedly disbursed on instructions from Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor.
The Central Bank of Nigeria warns of emerging fraud risks in digital banking as losses decline amid stronger controls, swift responses and improved security.
Nigerian stocks closed higher on Tuesday as renewed buying lifted key equities, pushing market capitalisation up and reversing losses from the previous session.
Nigerian banks have begun deducting 7.5% VAT on card maintenance and selected electronic banking fees, while deposits and transfers remain exempt.
The Nigerian Exchange ended the week higher, with the ASI up 2.36%, market capitalisation rising to N106.35 trillion, led by Financial Services stocks.
A study by Renaissance Capital Africa (Rencap) has provided insights into the market valuation of banks in Nigeria, with Zenith Bank Plc emerging as the top pick.
Nigerian banks, including FirstBank, UBA, Access, Zenith, and GTB, have met CBN recapitalisation requirements, sending confidence to investors ahead of deadline.
Nigeria’s banking sector strengthens as 23 banks meet CBN’s recapitalisation requirements, while mergers loom for non-compliant banks ahead of the 2026 deadline.
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