Standard Chartered has appointed Dalu Ajene as the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank’s operations in Africa, with dual responsibilities as the head of Coverage for Africa. Dalu Ajene is a towering figure in the financial landscape of Africa, currently…
First National Bank Botswana, through its FNB Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with retail giant PEP, establishing a formal partnership dedicated to enhancing education readiness for learners nationwide. The agreement paves the way for the introduction of…
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has once again secured its position as the leading provider of customer service in the country’s retail banking sector, topping the 2025 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience (CX) Survey for the second consecutive year.…
United Capital Plc has strengthened the governance of its United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) by appointing four seasoned infrastructure investment specialists as independent members of the fund’s Investment Committee. The move, ratified and cleared by the Securities and Exchange Commission…
In a move aimed at accelerating agricultural mechanization and supporting smallholder farmers, NCBA Group has teamed up with global automotive and equipment distributor Inchcape to launch innovative financing for New Holland tractors and related farm machinery. The landmark partnership offers…
Standard Chartered Plc has launched a process to sell its entire stake in Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Limited, signaling a potential complete withdrawal from the Botswana market as the UK-based lender intensifies its retreat from select African operations. In a…
Bernard Gyebi has assumed the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd. With over two decades of executive experience, he brings unparalleled expertise in risk management, credit oversight, regulatory compliance, and…
–Financing enables strategic acquisition of 30% stake in Nigeria’s Axxela Limited, diversifying investment into West Africa’s gas and power sector. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has provided a landmark $64 million Acquisition Finance Facility to Levene Energy Development Limited. This…
LOTUS Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading non-interest financial institutions, has announced a major leadership transition, appointing Dr. Isiaka Ajani-Lawal as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2025. The appointment, which follows the retirement of the bank’s…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Heirs Energies Limited have sealed a landmark US$ 750 million financing partnership aimed at optimizing the Nigerian energy company’s capital structure and providing essential liquidity to fuel its ambitious field development program. The dual-tranche…
