Marufatu Abiola Bawuah is leading the charge for financial inclusion across Africa as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. Appointed in January 2023, she became the first …
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Opunimi Akinkugbe is innovating financial literacy with fun games for Africans.
Opunimi Akinkugbe, Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Greece, is making financial education in Africa as easy as gathering around a table to play games with family and friends. The …
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How Teri Ijeoma moved from teaching to multi-million dollar stock trading.
A few years ago, Teri Ijeoma sat in her car in the parking lot of an elementary school, bracing herself for another long day as an assistant principal. …
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Jennifer Awirigwe is creating Africa’s army of financially empowered women.
When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial …
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Ada Chukwudozie, a distinguished Nigerian businesswoman.
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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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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Bolaji Agbede pioneers gender equality and financial inclusion at Access Bank.
The appointment of Bolaji Agbede as Acting CEO of Access Bank Holdings marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s financial landscape. With over 27 years of experience spanning human …
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Financial systems in Africa have grown from being underdeveloped into a booming industry that has contributed to trade, investment, and economic development. According to The World Bank, “Economic …