The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) slammed N1billion fine each on the country’s most prominent unicorns, Moniepoint and OPay during the second quarter (Q2) of this year, sources have said. While several other fintech companies were also penalized, the two firms were worst hit by the huge fine. The penalties followed a routine CBN audit…
First City Monument Bank Group (FCMB Group Plc), has announced a 67 per cent growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to ₦91.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, reflecting robust financial and operational performance across its business divisions. The Group recorded a 67.2 per cent increase in gross revenue to ₦587.8 billion,…
The UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, has announced the winners of the 14th edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC), showcasing the brightest minds among senior secondary school students across Nigeria. At the Grand Finale event held in UBA House yesterday, Tehilah Oluchukwu Isimah…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be extending the recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators from December 3, 2024 to June 3, 2025. The Association of Bureaux De Change of Nigeria (ABCON) President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, disclosed this yesterday during an emergency virtual general meeting organised by group for its members. He…
The naira crashed against the dollar at both official and parallel foreign exchange markets to begin the week on a negative note. FMDQ data showed that the naira weakened to N1,675.62 per dollar on Monday from N1652.62 last Friday, indicating a N23 loss. Similarly, at the black market, the naira depreciated to N1,755 per dollar…
Building businesses that stand the test of time requires a blend of innovation, unwavering focus, and passion. This was the key takeaway from the latest edition of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Business Series, hosted in Lagos. With the theme: “Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,” the event which was held at the Tony Elumelu…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has appointed Henrietta Ugboh as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment has been approved by the relevant regulatory bodies, including the Central Bank of Nigeria. UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, commenting on the appointment, said, “Henrietta Ugboh brings a track record of professional success, integrity and leadership, which will…
A lender, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has expanded its energy finance loan to N30 million to support households and small businesses in the acquisition of solar panels, batteries, inverters, and other clean energy equipment. The bank explained that with a maximum three-year repayment schedule, this initiative, the bank said, aims to promote sustainable energy…
Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said the proposed amendment to value-added tax (VAT) distribution will create a fair system. In response to the recent rejection of the proposed tax amendment bill by the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF), Oyedele said the current model for distributing VAT affects many…
