A statement issued by the Ministry on June 1, 2021 in reaction to claims by Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo that Databank and Black Star Brokerage, owned by the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta and Minister of State-designate at the Finance Ministry, Mr Charles Adu-Boahen, respectively, have been appointed advisors to the Ministry, said […]
Standard Bank Group was last week named African Bank of the Year by a leading publication in recognition of the banking giant’s achievements in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and empowering women. African Banker magazine announced the winners of its 2021 Awards at a virtual ceremony held on the side-lines of the African Development Bank’s 2021 […]
The Ecobank Group has been adjudged as the ‘African Banker’s 2021 African SME Bank of the Year.’ A statement explained that Ecobank beat a host of other banks in the African Banker Awards 2021 to take home the SME Award in a 2020 tumultuous year characterised by the Covid-19 pandemic which continues to ravage many […]
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has held that Ecobank Nigeria Limited and its counsel Mr Kunle Ogunba (SAN) did not abuse the court process in the bank’s debt recovery suit against Honeywell Group Limited. Honeywell had petitioned the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC), accusing Ogunba of filing a multiplicity of suits before different judges […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, fixed October 7 for hearing in the forfeiture proceedings concerning $5.78million and N2.4billion seized from some firms linked to a former First Lady, Patience Jonathan . The judge, T. G Ringim, adjourned the case to hear an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
Ghana’s biggest bank, Ecobank Ghana has been touting its achievements since beginning banking business some 30 plus years ago as then a merchant bank. The first quartile bank which is now the most profitable in the banking industry is attributing its sterling performance through enhanced work culture, right governance principles and adherence to its vision […]
Ecobank and its MD, Akinwuntan The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan has restated the Bank’s unwavering commitment to supporting and sustaining the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in all sectors of the economy. In his message to the celebration of this year MSME week, Akinwuntan said he was impressed with the […]
By Collins Nweze Ecobank Nigeria says its vision to use its agency banking scheme to drive entrepreneurship, provide employment and supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is yielding fruits, as over 32,000 Nigerians, including former employees and retirees, have adopted the scheme for a living. According to the bank, apart from helping to drive […]
Monrovia — Ecobank Liberia a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group has launched a women-focused initiative to help empower women-owned and women-focused businesses in Liberia. The Ellevate program which is designed for businesses owned by women, managed by women, businesses with a high percentage of female board members or employees, and companies that manufacture products for […]
Ecobank Nigeria says its vision to use agency banking scheme to drive entrepreneurship, provide employment opportunities and supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is yielding fruits, as over 32,000 Nigerians including former employees and retirees have adopted the scheme to sustain their everyday living. According to the bank apart from helping to drive its […]
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