United Bank for Africa (UBA), widely known as Africa’s Global Bank, has appointed Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of its United Kingdom subsidiary, UBA UK The appointment, announced today, is part of UBA’s strategic push to deepen its international…
FirstBank Ghana has strengthened its presence in the capital with the official opening of two new branches in Dzorwulu and the North Industrial Area, as part of its strategic push to bring accessible banking services closer to customers and support…
Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla has arrived in Kenya for a three-day working visit aimed at deepening engagement with senior government officials, regulators, and key leaders in the business and financial services sectors. Accompanied by Charles Russon, Group Executive for…
Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc, effective immediately upon the retirement of Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN) on January 29,…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has granted conditional approval to KCB Group, Kenya’s largest lender by assets, for its acquisition of a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions, a leading Kenyan payments technology firm. The transaction, valued at approximately US$15…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has announced the appointment of veteran banker Chioma Mang as the Chief Executive Officer of UBA Africa 1, a strategic operational cluster encompassing eight countries across the continent. In a statement shared on…
Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Plc, the country’s second-largest lender by market value, has cleared a major regulatory milestone in its push into East Africa. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the Nigerian bank’s proposed acquisition of 100% of Paramount…
South Africa’s Nedbank Group Limited has announced its intention to acquire a controlling 66% stake in NCBA Group PLC, one of the region’s leading financial institutions, in a transformative move poised to reshape the East African banking sector. The proposed…
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has appointed Ayodeji “Deji” Adelagun as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective January 19, 2026. The move follows Dalu Ajene’s elevation to Chief Executive Officer for Africa and Head of Coverage at Standard Chartered, ensuring seamless leadership…
The Board of Directors of ARB Apex Bank PLC has appointed Curtis William Brantuo (Esq.) as Acting Managing Director, following the receipt of regulatory clearance from the Bank of Ghana. This appointment came after the former Managing Director, Alex Kwasi…
