Google rolls out Yorùbá, Hausa language support for AI search features in Nigeria
March 6, 2026
Access Bank, in alignment with its commitment to being Africa’s Gateway to the World, proudly sponsored the inaugural African Marketplace Dubai 2025, an initiative by the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA). The event, held at the prestigious Grand Hyatt Dubai, attracted over 300 curated brands and participants from[Read More…]
Sterling Bank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) to certify graduates of its Non-Oil Export Academy. This strategic partnership underscores the Bank’s commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s economy by supporting non-oil export growth. This landmark agreement follows[Read More…]
Access Bank Botswana, a subsidiary of Access Bank Group, has achieved global recognition by securing three prestigious international awards that celebrate its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to social impact. These accolades underscore the Bank’s dedication to transforming Botswana’s financial landscape through digital excellence and purpose-driven banking. Access[Read More…]
…Hails NLC for advocating for worker’s welfare Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Falaye, has said the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is a veritable partner in social protection of Nigerian workers. Faleye who stated this while addressing the[Read More…]
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. The president administered the oath of office on Musa in his office at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu had described Musa as a “fine gentleman” whose track record[Read More…]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. A letter conveying the nomination was sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday for confirmation. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The[Read More…]
Fidelity Bank’s leadership in digital innovation and public sector collaboration has once again been spotlighted as the tier-one lender was honoured at the Comptroller General of Customs Award Night 2025. At the ceremony, which took place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom, Abuja, on[Read More…]
First HoldCo Plc has completed the sale of its entire stake in FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, bringing a significant restructuring move within the group to a close. In a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the company confirmed that it had finalised the divestment of its[Read More…]
Corporate banking in Africa is undergoing a transformation, and the conversation has shifted beyond traditional deposits and loans. Speaking recently during a panel session at Future of Finance Summit, Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director, IT and Digitisation at Access Holdings, highlighted the urgent need for financial institutions to bridge the widening[Read More…]
Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new customer reward initiative designed to deepen engagement, drive premium account activity, and promote consistent savings behaviour among its customers. Open to new and existing customers, the Save and[Read More…]