File photo Pensioners will be hit hard by the central bank’s directive for non-payment of dividends by banks to their shareholders for the 2019 and 2020 financial years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. By this directive, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)—the state pensions administrator—private pension funds, mutual funds, and […]
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COVID:19 fight: Ghana Association of Bankers assists four frontline bodies
Health Covid Bankers The Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB) Tuesday presented cheques to three key bodies; and medical supplies to the Ministry of Health to aid their efforts at combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) received $325,000, while the Community Water and Sanitation Agency and the Ghana Association of […]
Ecobank Ghana : Kenya Donates KES 10 Million to the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund ‘s donation follows the Government’s appeal to individuals, corporate entities, development partners and multinational institutions to support the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund
Ecobank Kenya Limited has today donated KES 10 million towards the fight of the spread and impact of the Coronavirus in Kenya. The money will be channeled through the recently formed Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund. Ecobank’s (www.Ecobank.com) donation follows the Government’s appeal to individuals, corporate entities, development partners and multinational institutions to support the Covid-19 […]
Private Sector Fund Constructs Isolation, Treatment Facility
The construction of a 100-bed Isolation and Treatment facility has begun as part of a rapid response to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and other infectious diseases in the country. The $3.5-million (about GH¢19.83 million) facility, which is expected to be completed in six weeks, will be the first-ever Specialist Infectious Disease […]
Ecobank Group supports fight against COVID
Ecobank Group contributes about US$ 3million across its Africa footprint to support the fight against COVID-19 In line with its commitment to the continent, various contributions were made to support the efforts of governments, the World Health Organization as well as the private sector Ecobank Group ( Ecobank.com ), the Pan African Bank, has contributed […]
Africa: Ecobank Group Contributes About U.S.$3 Million Across Africa to Fight COVID-1.S.
The Pan African Bank, has contributed about US$3 million to the fight against COVID-19 across its footprint in Africa. In line with its commitment to the continent, various contributions were made to support the efforts of governments, the World Health Organization as well as the private sector in alleviating the effect of the pandemic on […]
Ecobank urges Nigerians to embrace instant account opening
Ecobank Ecobank Nigeria has called on unbanked and underbanked Nigerians to open bank accounts instantly simply by dialing the bank’s USSD code. The bank in a statement said: “Owning bank accounts will enable Nigerians save easily and access micro loans such as its Xpress Loan. “This will also enable them easily receive monetary support from […]
“Ecobank’s Support will go a long way in cushioning the Effects of the Lockdown on our Citizens” – Babajide Sanwo- Olu
Left: Abisola Olusanya, special adviser to the Lagos State governor on agriculture; Prince Gbolahan Lawal, Lagos State commissioner for agriculture; Moji Oguntoyinbo, head, agribusiness, Ecobank Nigeria, and Christopher Olusola, regional head, Lagos Mainland, Ecobank Nigeria, during the presentation of food items by Ecobank Nigeria to the Lagos State Government in Ikeja on Monday Governor Babajide […]
Ecobank Ghana : Group Contributes About U.S.$3 Million Across Africa to Fight COVID-1.S.
The Pan African Bank, has contributed about US$3 million to the fight against COVID-19 across its footprint in Africa. In line with its commitment to the continent, various contributions were made to support the efforts of governments, the World Health Organization as well as the private sector in alleviating the effect of the pandemic on […]
Liberia: Ex-Defense Minister Samukai Gets 1-Year Suspended Prison Sentence
-With conditional six months to restitute significant portion of the US$1,147,656.35 stolen out of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Retirement Funds Criminal Court ‘C’ Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay on Thursday, April 23 sentenced two of the three defendants that include former Defense Minister Brownie Samukai and former deputy minister for administration Joseph P. Johnson […]