Leading retail bank, Diamond Bank Plc, has again reiterated its support for Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SME) as the Bank announced its disbursement of over N1 billion under the cash flow-based SME lending scheme. Launched in January 2017 in partnership with the Women’s World Banking (WWB), the scheme features the Cash Flow-based MSME Lending Methodology,…
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Keystone Bank: Emerging Whiz-kid On The Banking Block, By Felix Onajite
Since the financial crisis that enveloped the global market a decade ago, the profitability and reputation of banks has been under tremendous pressure worldwide, Nigeria inclusive. Whilst the banking industry is now regaining its health, the entrant of fintechs and neo-banks in the industry is posing a new threat. This digital disruption is changing the…
Fidelity Bank Hands Over Suspects In Viral Video To Police
The management of Fidelity Bank has reacted to a social media video featuring an assault on two people at a Fidelity Bank branch in Lagos. In a statement signed by spokesman of the bank, Charles Aigbe, Fidelity Bank said the two individuals featured in the video were suspected of ‘shoulder surfing’ to steal customer card…
Diamond Bank Trains Business Owners In Ibadan
In line with its strategic drive and promise to enhance the development of young enterprises in Nigeria, Diamond Bank held a business workshop for small and medium scale business owners within Ibadan metropolis on how to manage their financial records and thrive in a competitive business environment. The Diamond workshop which was held at the…
Diamond Bank Boost Growth With 3m Digital Customers in Q2 2018
Diamond Bank has released its second quarter unaudited financial report for the period ended June 30, 2018 to the management and stockbrokers of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), emphasising its strong focus on the Nigerian market, especially the retail business segment through its digital penetration strategy. The report showed that the Bank’s digital strategy is…
Diamond Bank Holds 64th Business Seminar In Lagos, Ibadan
In line with its commitment to fuel economic growth in the country through support for small and medium scale businesses, Diamond Bank on Thursday held two editions of its 64th business seminar for small and medium scale business owners within the Lagos and Ibadan metropolis recently and educated entrepreneurs on tax affairs to give them…
Keystone Bank Shines at European Global Banking & Finance Awards
Fastest growing financial institution in Nigeria, Keystone Bank Limited, has once again added to its growing list of laurels as the lender recently emerged ‘Africa’s Most Innovative Bank of the Year, 2018’ at the prestigious European Global Banking & Finance Awards held on Friday, July 20, 2018 in London. The bank chief, Mr. Obeahon Ohiwerei,…
Company Drags Union Bank To Court Over Alleged N4.1b Illegal Charges
A real estate development company known as Coronation Real Estate Development Limited has renewed its battle to secure a N4.1 billion compensation from Union Bank Plc over excess bank charges. The aggrieved company has filed a second amended statement of claim before a federal high court in Lagos alleging that Union Bank’s arbitrary interest, excessive…
Heritage Bank, CIBN Promote Robust Platform For Bankers, Customers
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking services provider, has again demonstrated its commitment to the growth and progress of the banking profession by partnering with the Lagos branch of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) to host the 2018 Lagos Bankers & Stakeholders’ Nite. General Manager and Chief Compliance Officer of Heritage Bank, Mr.…
Coronation Merchant Bank Appoints Adegbohungbe As Executive Director/COO
The Board of Directors of leading African financial institution; Coronation Merchant Bank limited has announced the appointment of Banjo Adegbohungbe as an Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Group. He will be responsible for the Operations; Information Technology; Digital Channels and Administrative Divisions of the bank and its subsidiaries. Announcing the new appointment,…