Banking

Providus Bank’s assets swell to N3.8trn amid merger talks, NPL concerns

Onome Amuge Nigerian regional commercial lender, Providus Bank, has seen its total assets rise to N3.8 trillion as of March…

FCMB Q1 profit hits N32bn as lending income cushions absence of one-off boost

Onome Amuge FCMB Group Plc has reported an increase in profit after tax to N32.2 billion for the first quarter…

Ecobank Q1 revenue up 17% to $175m amid currency tailwind

Onome Amuge Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the pan-African Ecobank Group, has reported a 17 per cent…

Sharp drop in non-interest earnings hits First Holdco, profit drops by 18%

Bamidele Famoofo First Holdco Plc, formerly FBN Holdings, one of Nigeria's foremost financial groups, has reported about 18 per cent…

Zenith Bank declares N5 dividend for 2024 as shareholders approve N195.67bn payout

Onome Amuge Zenith Bank Plc shareholders have approved a final dividend payment of N4.00 per share at the bank's 34th…

First Bank, Ecobank named finalists in African Banker Awards 2025

Onome Amuge First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Ecobank have been shortlisted for the Bank of the Year award as…