| Date | Title | Description |
| 16.07.2026 | Nigeria: Wema Bank Warns Customers Over Fake Apps Targeting Banking Details | In June, the bank temporarily suspended communications on its X and Telegram accounts, citing the need to protect customers from fraudulent activities and account impersonation.
Wema Bank has warned customers to be vigilant against fraudste... |
| 07.06.2026 | Nigeria: Beyond the Glitch - How NIBSS Is Defending Nigeria's Quadrillion Naira Payment Ecosystem | Every modern digital payment ecosystem eventually encounters a difficult truth: no financial infrastructure built by humans is completely immune to technical disruptions.
Across the world's most advanced banking systems, operational outages... |
| 16.02.2026 | Nigeria: Amid Fintech Competition, Six Banks' Customers Loans Up 9.2 Percent to N33.99trn | Despite severe the challenge posed by Fintech companies last year, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and five others deposit money banks (DMBs) declared N33.99trillion loans & advances to customers for the year ended December 31, 2025.... |
| 11.11.2025 | Nigeria: Wema Bank Empowers Tech Innovators At Hackaholics 6.0 | Bennett Oghifo
Wema Bank has continued to deepen its commitment to youth innovation and entrepreneurship with Hackaholics 6.0, its flagship campus ideathon.
A statement yesterday, revealed that this year, the Hackaholics train has toured fo... |
| 16.09.2025 | Wema Bank Concludes N150 Billion Rights Issue with CBN Approval, Meets Regulatory Capital Requirement | Bank meets regulatory requirements for Commercial Bank with National Authorization
N150billion Rights over-subscribed
Total Qualifying Capital now N217billion; above N200bn threshold
Banks additional N50billion special placement also awaiti... |
| 04.06.2025 | The Fast Food Phenomenon: A Cultural Reflection in Singapore and Beyond | Fast food is more than just a meal. It’s a cultural touchstone, a mirror reflecting societal values and changes. In Singapore, the McSpicy burger is not just a culinary delight; it’s a symbol of modernity, nostalgia, and local identity. The... |
| 29.05.2025 | Glove Hosts First Future of Commerce Summit, Celebrates It’s Role in Driving Nigeria’s Digital Economy | Lagos, Nigeria – May 28, 2025, Glovo Nigeria successfully hosted the Future of Commerce 2025 Summit at the Landmark Event Centre, bringing together an influential gathering of ecosystem leaders, restaurateurs, policymakers, fintech pioneers... |
| 19.05.2025 | Dyna.Ai launches operations in Nigeria as fintech leaders gather for ‘Nigeria Dyna Day’ | L-R: Kayode Okikiolu, Panel Moderator; Chief Data & AI Officer, Wema Bank, Olamide Jolaoso; Vice President, Fintech Association of Nigeria and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, CreditRegistry, Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun; Cha... |
| 01.04.2025 | The Summit to Combat Illegal Migration: A Global Call to Action | On March 31, 2025, the United Kingdom hosted a pivotal summit aimed at tackling the complex issue of illegal migration. This gathering, the first of its kind, brought together representatives from over 40 countries and organizations. The st... |
| 31.03.2025 | UK hosts first international summit to address illegal migration | The United Kingdom has hosted its first major summit to fight illegal migration, bringing together representatives from over 40 countries and organizations.
The summit, which takes place on Monday, March 31st, aims to tackle people smugglin... |
| 30.03.2025 | Egyptian startups are invited to apply for the MINT Fintech Hackathon | Egyptian startups are invited to apply for the MINT Fintech Hackathon, an initiative designed to foster innovation and collaboration in the financial technology sector. Organized by MINT Incubator, a platform by EGBANK dedicated to supporti... |
| 28.02.2025 | Moniepoint raids Access and Stanbic Bank for top talent as it expands its business | Moniepoint, the Nigerian fintech unicorn, has been aggressively hiring top talent from Access Bank and Stanbic IBTC since 2023, deepening its bench as it scales operations. The recent hires span compliance, risk management, sales, and produ... |
| 21.02.2025 | South Africa's Path to Financial Integrity: The Sim Card Dilemma | South Africa stands at a crossroads. The nation is grappling with the implications of being on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list. This status, a mark of shame, signals to the world that South Africa is struggling to combat ... |
| 20.02.2025 | Exclusive: Kuda Bank raised an undisclosed equity round in 2024 | Kuda Bank, a Nigerian neobank, raised an undisclosed equity round in 2024, securing additional capital after its operational costs spiked losses and led to a decline in cash reserves. In 2023, Kuda’s revenue grew to $32 million, while its u... |
| 10.01.2025 | Legal Storms and Economic Currents: Navigating Nigeria's Financial Landscape | In the heart of Nigeria's financial landscape, two significant events are stirring the waters: a court's freezing of assets linked to General Hydrocarbons and a forecasted decline in inflation. These developments reflect the complex interpl... |
| 09.01.2025 | Court Freezes $225 million in assets linked to General Hydrocarbons and Nduka Obaigbena | A Federal High Court has issued a series of orders, including Mareva injunctions, to freeze assets and accounts linked to General Hydrocarbons Limited, its affiliates, and prominent individuals, including media mogul Nduka Obaigbena.
The co... |
| 03.01.2025 | Court freezes 21 bank accounts linked to money laundering, orders arrest of holders | A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of 21 bank accounts linked to money laundering and other unlawful activities, directing the arrest of their account holders.
Justice Emeka Nwite issued the ruling on Friday fo... |
| 28.11.2024 | Wema Bank concludes Hackaholics 5.0, increases total prize pool from N75 million to N145 million | Wema Bank Plc wrapped up the fifth edition of its Hackaholics program, a flagship innovation challenge aimed at empowering tech-savvy youth to develop groundbreaking solutions for societal impact.
The event marked a bold step in fostering y... |
| 18.11.2024 | Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale of Hackaholics 5.0: To Reward Winners With N75 Million Worth of Prizes | Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the grand finale of the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics... |
| 05.11.2024 | Empowering Nigeria's Future: The Rise of Financial Literacy and Capital Market Education | In the heart of Nigeria, a silent revolution is brewing. It’s not about politics or oil; it’s about knowledge. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Wema Bank are leading the charge, transforming the landscape of financial litera... |
| 04.11.2024 | Nigeria: Wema Bank's Alat Xplore - Pioneering Financial Literacy With Nigeria's 1st Teen Banking App | Oluchi Chibuzor writes on Wema Bank's ALAT Xplore App, Nigeria's first licensed banking App tailored specifically to teenagers ages 13 to 17
As the world rapidly evolves into a digital and interconnected marketplace, financial literacy amon... |
| 08.10.2024 | Access Bank takes home 2 awards at the 2024 Annual MSME Awards | Access Bank has emerged as the winner in two different categories of awards at the maiden edition of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Award Night.
This event, organised by Nairametrics and the Economic Forum Series was endorse... |
| 15.09.2024 | Navigating Financial Waters: GTBank and Zenith Bank in the Spotlight | In the bustling world of finance, two stories have emerged from Nigeria that highlight the intricate dance between banks and regulatory bodies. Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and Zenith Bank are currently navigating choppy waters, each facing... |
| 13.09.2024 | House of Reps orders GTBank to remit VAT on Remita commission from 2015-2022 | The House of Representatives has ordered Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) to calculate and remit Value Added Tax (VAT) on the commission it received from Remita between 2015 and 2022 to the Federal Government recovery account.
According to the New... |
| 28.08.2024 | The Rise of Fintech in Africa: A New Era of Innovation and Inclusion | Africa is on the brink of a financial revolution. The continent is witnessing a surge in fintech innovations that promise to reshape its economic landscape. Two recent events—the Africa Fintech Summit in Nairobi and the launch of Netapps Te... |
| 26.08.2024 | Fintech company, Netapps launches reliable and secure suite of products | Netapps Technologies Limited, a fintech company that provides financial solutions to individuals, businesses, institutions, and government organisations, has just launched its suite of financial service products. The launch event which took... |
| 13.08.2024 | Navigating the Digital Frontier: The Imperative of Software Supply Chain Security and African Tech Innovation | In the vast landscape of technology, two narratives are emerging: the urgent need for software supply chain security and the vibrant pulse of innovation in Africa. These stories, while distinct, are intertwined in their implications for the... |
| 07.08.2024 | Global Tech Africa 2024 Conference: A Hub of Innovation and Collaboration | L-R Bunmi Akinyemiju, Founder, Venture Garden Group & Managing Partner, Greenhouse Capital; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, DG, NITDA; Dr Armstrong Takang -Managing Director/CEO, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI).
Lagos, Nigeria [July 20... |
| 27.07.2024 | Hate them or love them, the agents are here to stay | Every morning, Raheem, a banking agent, a.k.a POS agent at Mile 12, one of Nigeria’s largest markets, must get cash for his two stalls. He can withdraw some money over the counter, but since early 2024, most commercial banks have capped dai... |
| 01.07.2024 | Nigeria: Wema Bank Advocates Digital Empowerment for SMEs | Wema Bank has charged stakeholders to prioritise digital empowerment for MSMEs as a measure for championing a sustainable MSME ecosystem in Nigeria.
The charge was made at the International MSMEs Day and MSMEs Awards Night 2024; a two-fold ... |
| 22.04.2024 | Nigeria: Wema Bank Earmarks N70m for Hackaholics Contest | Wema Bank yesterday unveiled the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics 5.0, with no fewer than 15,000 applicants being targeted.
The bank also plans to spend over N70m on winners of the competit... |
| 19.04.2024 | WEMA BANK ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR ITS YOUTH-FOCUSED HACKATHON, HACKAHOLICS 5.0 | Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Call for Entries in the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. This announ... |
| 12.04.2024 | Wema Bank Showcase Remarkable Financial Results in Full Year 2023 | In the competitive world of finance, achieving standout success requires a blend of excellence, innovative thinking, and a profound understanding of customer needs. Leading this charge in the Nigerian banking sector is Wema Bank.
At the hea... |
| 13.03.2024 | Online scam: “No Go Fall Maga, Confam Am Again” Bankers Committee Takes a Stand | If anyone is taking the statement “evolve or die” seriously, it is scammers. Every day, they are upgrading their tactics and approaches in an effort to fleece you of your hard-earned Naira. Show them that no matter how fast they are learnin... |
| 20.10.2022 | Finding the Right Path to Profitability: Wema Bank to Organize a Webinar for Tech Startups and SMEs in Nigeria | The global startup scene has been hit by several headwinds in 2022. Rising inflation, the war in Ukraine, and falling tech stocks around the world have created market volatility and dampened investors’ confidence in tech companies.
Nigerian... |
| 16.06.2022 | Wema Bank PLC to organize a webinar on renewable energy for SMEs | --> -->
Rising energy costs in Nigeria and around the world have had a profound negative impact on the profitability of businesses in the country. The price of diesel, which many businesses depend on to power their offices and factori... |
| 24.02.2022 | Zenith, Access, others publish names, BVNs and account numbers of forex defaulters | --> -->
Some Nigerian banks have published the names, Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) and account numbers of customers who have accessed foreign exchange under false pretence and failed to return it.
This development is coming after t... |
| 26.02.2019 | Wema bank’s Hackathon Calls for Submission | Two years after launching its first digital platform, ALAT, Wema bank has launched a Hackathon for tech startups competition. The program, which is tagged ‘Hackaholics’ will bring software developers and digital solutions to challenges, whi... |
| 26.01.2017 | Top 5 Commercial Banks that Nigerian SMEs can bank on | Share this article:
In developed countries, there has been a significant economic growth with the proliferation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It is such a shame that the Nigerian government and banks are not maximizing the... |
| 09.04.2013 | Nigeria’s Wema Bank Gets Regulatory Approval For $222m ‘Special Placing’ | Wema Bank Plc, has secured a regulatory approval from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise a proposed N35 billion ($222 million) special placing, through the issuance of 23.33 billion (... |
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