Debt recovery in Nigeria has long been burdened by aggressive tactics, creating tension between borrowers and lenders. Borrowers often feel overwhelmed, while lenders need help recovering funds without …
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On September 18, 2024, Lady Ada Chukwudozie made history by becoming the first Igbo woman to chair a commercial bank in Nigeria, Keystone Bank. This appointment marks her …
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Banks don’t often enter the spotlight, but the entire industry pays attention when they do. At the prestigious Banks and Other Financial Institutions BAFI Awards 2024, Zenith Bank …
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Omotayo Aghedo: A journey of numbers, growth, and impact.
“Expanding in the African remittances market requires understanding the regional regulatory landscape, building trust with local communities, and offering affordable, secure, and convenient payment solutions.”— Omotayo Aghedo, Head …
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Temilola Majekodunmi disrupts Nigeria’s money market with Bankly.
Nearly 26% of Nigerians remain unbanked, even as recent financial service strides have brought formal banking access up to 64% by 2023. Traditional savings practices can have substantial …
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eShandi: Chilufya Mutale-Mwila is driving financial inclusion across Africa.
Financial inclusion is vital for economic growth across Africa, where millions remain unbanked and lack access to essential financial services. In many regions, especially rural areas, traditional banking …
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Chioma Ude, Author of AFRIFF, First Lady of African Media.
It all started with the dream of a Nigerian woman to create a platform that would showcase the stories of diverse African filmmakers. In 2010, this dream birthed …
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AWDF: How three women made finance accessible to Africans.
Three women, with a shared goal to empower generations of African women, birthed a vision out of passion and the urgent need for change. This vision became the …
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Alitheia Capital: How Tokunboh Ishmael and Jumoke Akinwunmi shape Africa’s tech funding space.
Two Nigerian women—Tokunboh Ishmael and Jumoke Akinwunmi, co-founders of Alitheia Capital — have powerfully reshaped Africa’s funding space over the past 17 years. Together, they have built a …
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Adaora Umeoji drives financial innovation, digital transformation at Zenith Bank.
Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji (Adaora Umeoji), an exceptionally beautiful and highly intelligent leader, recently made history when she was appointed as the first female Group Managing Director/CEO of …