Ecobank, GTB Lead eNaira Adoption in Nigeria

Ecobank and GTB are currently leading in customers adoption of the eNaira. eNaira is Africa’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in October.

A report by TheCable says with more than 2,000 merchant wallets active, about 20 percent are domiciled with Ecobank, while GTB has majority of the consumer wallets activated by users amongst the top 10 financial institutions in the country.

Ecobank Supports Reliable Credit Practice In Nigeria – Akinwuntan

The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has stated the readiness of the bank to partner with the Institute of Credit Administration (ICA) to create a reliable and enhance credit practice in the country.

Ecobank Group Announces N143.7bn Profit Before Tax in 9 Months

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has announced N143.7 billion profit before tax in its audited nine months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of about 316 per cent from N34.5billion reported in nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Unity Bank Forges Collaborative Partnership with Women Groups as it Launches Yanga Account in Uyo, Gombe

Unity Bank has collaborated with identified women groups in the North East and South/South regions as the Bank launches Yanga Account in Gombe and Uyo.

A statement from the Bank said the initiative and platforms being created with the Yanga Account is intended to drive financial inclusion and deepen its retail franchise especially among women in mass retail segment of the market.

Ecobank Group announces the upcoming retirement of Patrick Akinwuntan as Regional Executive and Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria

Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, announce the upcoming retirement of Patrick Akinwuntan, Regional Executive and Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria.

Patrick Akinwuntan will retire in January 2022, upon reaching the retirement age.

Ecobank Group names Jubril Mobolaji Lawal as Regional Executive and Managing Director Designate for Ecobank Nigeria

Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, announces that Jubril Mobolaji Lawal has been appointed as Regional Executive and Managing Director designate of Ecobank Nigeria, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The appointment is made ahead of Patrick Akinwuntan’s upcoming retirement, due to him reaching retirement age in January 2022.

Unity Bank Launches Yanga Account In Ibadan To Promote Over 5 Million Women MSMEs In SouthWest

Nigerian Retail Lender, Unity Bank Plc is set to engage no fewer than 5 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) being operated by women in the South West region, even as Sola Sobowale, the Brand Ambassador, asserts that no women will be left behind as the Bank launches Yanga Account in Ibadan.

Ecobank Nigeria to Sustain SMEs Support, Grow Agency Banking Network In 2022

Managing Director/Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has said the bank will continue to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), take banking to every Nigerian through its agency banking network.

BREAKING: Unity Bank Targets Women; Launches Yanga Account • Unveils popular nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale as brand ambassador

In its bid to demonstrate increased commitment towards promoting financial inclusion and women empowerment, Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc has launched Yanga Account, a new retail product designed to deepen beneficial impact on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs operated by women in the mass market retail space.

Ecobank Mobile App Enables Super Easy Banking 24/7; Available In 33 African Countries

"The revamped Ecobank Mobile app makes it super easy to bank on the go 24/7; it enables customers manage their everyday banking needs anywhere anytime directly from their mobile device.

Ecobank Gets Lagos Govt’s Applause On Partnership To Uplift Artisanal Fisheries Value Chain

Ecobank Nigeria has received commendation from Lagos state Government on its partnership to uplift artisanal fisheries value chain in the state.

Unity Bank Holds 7th Edition of Corpreneurship Challenge; Doles Out N10M Grant to Corp Members

Nigerian lender, Unity Bank Plc has handed out a total of N10 million in prize money as business grants to 30 NYSC members in the latest edition of its flagship Youth entrepreneurship and empowerment initiative, Corpreneurship Challenge held across ten states recently.

Ecobank Day: Stop the Discrimination Against Victims of Mental Health Disorder – Akinwuntan

Ecobank Nigeria has reiterated its commitment towards promoting mental awareness for its staff, customers and the communities where it operates being part of its corporate action to support general wellbeing amongst citizens.

#CustomerServiceWeek: Unity Bank Boss Restates Commitment to Delight Customers, Rewards Frontline Staff

In a bid to firmly entrench a customer-first attitude with enduring service culture, Unity Bank has launched a new service charter and Hall of Fame for staff. This is to create an exceptional customer experience as the Bank celebrates the 2021 Customer Service Week.

Board of Ecobank Nigeria Announces The Appointment of new Chairman and New Directors

Bola Adesola, Titilayo Olujobi and Bimbola Wright Appointed Directors in Ecobank Nigeria

Bola Adesola, Titilayo Olujobi and Bimbola Wright Join Ecobank Nigeria Board

Lagos, September 29, 2021 -  The Board of Directors of Ecobank Nigeria has announced the appointment of three non-executive directors: . Mrs. Bola Adesola, Mrs. Titilayo Olujobi and Mrs. Bimbola Wright.

UNITY BANK DONATES BUILDING TO BORNO STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD

By Oki Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper

A building donated by Unity Bank Plc to the Borno State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB.

Unity Bank Unveils New Code on USSD Platform to Combat E-Banking Fraud

In a bid to safeguard its e-banking platforms with enhanced safety and security features, Unity Bank Plc has unveiled a new code on its USSD platform that completely puts the customer in control of his Bank Account against any e-Banking fraud.

Unity Bank Grows 34% Pre-tax Profit, Records N23B Gross Earnings in H1 2021

Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc has declared half-year result posting gross earnings of 23.6 billion Naira, which is a 3% increase compared with the corresponding period of 2020.

A review of the unaudited half year result (H1’2021) released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, the Agric-focused lender showed notable improvement across key financial matrices.

Ecobank Celebrates Nigerians In The Diaspora; Announces Zero Fees for Transactions on Rapidtransfer

In commemoration of this year’s  National Diaspora Day event, Ecobank Nigeria is joining the rest of the country to celebrate Nigerians in the diaspora by making transactions on its proprietary money transfer app, Rapidtransfer, free of charge.

The Federal Government has set aside July 25 of every year as the National Diaspora Day in recognition of the contributions of Nigerians living outside the country towards the development of their homeland.

Ecobank Nigeria To Launch Bespoke Women Empowerment Initiative, Ellevate

All is set for the launch of “Ellevate”, a bespoke women empowerment proposition of the Ecobank Group.

Ellevate is targeted at empowering women-owned, and women-focused businesses in Nigeria.

Executive Director, Commercial Banking, Carol Oyedeji said the initiative which is scheduled for launch on July 7, 2021 in Lagos (Registration link https://bit.ly/3hDPHkT ), is specially designed for women in business, and businesses with a high percentage of female executives or employees.