Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria Unveils New Registrar/CEO

Posted by - September 4, 2019

Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria has appointed Mr Obitunde Obiyemi as its Registrar/CEO. The appointment took effect from September 2, 2019. Obiyemi, who was unveiled today in Lagos is a consummate professional. He is a brand, Strategist, HR & Change Management consultant with over 20 years working experience across sectors of the Nigerian economy. Over

StanChart Bank Ghana Appoints New Head of Retail Banking

Posted by - August 21, 2019

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited has announced the appointment of Ebehijie Momoh as Head of Retail Banking. Ebehijie replaces Henry Baye who has been appointed Chief Executive of Standard Chartered, Jersey. Ebehijie joined the bank in 2011 and brings extensive experience to this role, with a career spanning over 26 years across Retail, Corporate and

CBN injects $210 million in interbank forex market, issues licences to three new banks

Posted by - July 26, 2019

The Nigerian Inter-bank foreign exchange market received another boost of 210 million dollars from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) after transactions. Isaac Okorafor, the CBN Director, Corporate Communications Department, said this in a statement in Abuja. Mr Okorafor said that the authorised dealers in the wholesale sector of the market received 100 million dollars,

Fidelity Bank unveils new Digital Branch at East Legon

Posted by - July 9, 2019

One of the best and strongest banks in Ghana, Fidelity Bank has recently unveiled an ultra-modern digital branch at East Legon to serve residents and surrounding businesses with the best banking services in a comfortable atmosphere. Located on Lagos Avenue, it is the latest addition to the existing 75 branches of Fidelity Bank across the

Ecolog Appoints New CEO

Posted by - June 18, 2019

ECOLOG, a leading international provider of solutions and services in supply chain, construction, technology, facility management and environmental applications, has appointed Ali Vezvaei as the Chief Executive Officer and the Spokesperson of the Management Board. As a well-recognized and rewarded executive in the energy and hydrocarbon industries for nearly two decades, Vezvaei brings to this

WorldRemit Launches New Product for Business Payments to Ghana

Posted by - June 12, 2019

Leading digital money transfer company WorldRemit has launched WorldRemit for Business, a new service that enables small and medium-sized business owners to quickly pay their employees and contractors in 140 countries worldwide, including fast-growing emerging markets such as Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The platform will first be available to U.K.-registered businesses. WorldRemit’s low fees

Kenya Introduces New Banknotes to Fight Corruption

Posted by - June 11, 2019

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the country’s currency is to be replaced with a new generation of banknotes. Kenyans must return their 1,000 shilling ($10; £8) notes to banks by 1 October, in a bid to fight money laundering, counterfeits and corruption. New currency is to be brought in over the coming months

SIFAX Launches New Subsidiary

Posted by - April 22, 2019

The SIFAX Group has launched a new subsidiary, Sky Capital and Financial Allied International Limited.  The new subsidiary is an investment and asset management firm that offers wealth creation opportunities through a unique blend of traditional investment management and alternative investment services. Some of the services that the new firm offers include strategic financial planning

Agriculture Fast Track Fund set to launch 17 new projects

Posted by - April 12, 2019

The African Development Bank will on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 launch 17 new grant projects funded by the Agriculture Fast Track Fund (AFT) in support of agribusiness Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in eight African countries. The AFT Fund is managed by the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department of the African Development Bank and supports the

Allianz Ghana appoints Gideon Ataraire as new CEO

Posted by - April 12, 2019

Allianz  Life Ghana has appointed Gideon Ataraire as Chief Executive Officer, to boost life operations in Ghana. Gideon brings years of experience to the company and has a proven record of taking customer-centric companies like Allianz Life Ghana to the next level. Until this move, he was the Head of Human Resources and General Services