Dr Akinwumi Adesina in a handshake with The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Wednesday, stated that building bridges between international capitals and African markets remains an important factor in advancing economic opportunities. Dr Adesina emphasised this when he paid a courtesy visit to the United Bank for Africa (UBA UK) Limited office in…
Theresa Henshaw The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina has emphasized the need for more meaningful collaborations aimed at driving global expansion on the African continent. Adesina, who said this when he paid a courtesy visited to the United Bank for Africa (UBA) UK office on Wednesday, noted that strong partnerships and…
Source: Africa Publicity The Ghanaian government has once again surpassed its Treasury bill target, this time by a staggering GHS 1.9 billion. The latest auction results from the Bank of Ghana show that investors are flocking to T-bills, with bids totaling GHS 9.6 billion – a significant 165% increase over the target of GHS…
When it comes to eye creams, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype surrounding luxury brands. But the truth is, you don’t have to break the bank to get a high-quality eye cream that delivers real results. We’ve scoured the shelves of our favorite drugstores to find the best eye creams that are…
Audrey Abakah Source: Africa Publicity Absa Bank Ghana has announced a revamped series of SME Business Clinics for 2025, aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with practical strategies for sustained growth and success. The clinics bring together experienced business leaders to share valuable insights and recommendations, addressing common challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in…
By Mxolisi Msutwana, Managing Director, Anglophone West Africa, Onafriq The journey toward financial inclusion begins with trust. For individuals unfamiliar with formal financial systems, having low-cost and reliable ways to deposit and withdraw money — cash-in, cash-out (CICO) services — is essential. These accessible solutions build confidence, encouraging people to store money in digital…
Uzoechina Molokwu UBA Ghana has been recognized with three top awards by the Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards: • Best Digital Bank Ghana 2025 • Best ESG & Sustainability Bank Ghana 2025 • Bank of the Year – Corporate & Commercial Banking Ghana 2025 These awards reaffirm UBA Ghana’s leadership in digital banking, commitment…
Dr. Johnson Asiama Source: Africa Publicity In a significant development, President John Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiama as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana, subject to approval from the Council of State. Dr. Asiama, who previously served as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2016 to 2017, will…
Dr. Johnson Asiama In a significant development, the Office of the Attorney General has withdrawn all charges against Dr. Johnson Asiama, the former second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Dr. Asiama had been accused of playing a role in the collapse of UT Bank and uniBank, two financial institutions that were shut…
By: Peculiar Ibeabuchi, Brand Communications Assistant and Edem Goku, Ghana Marketing Manager, Yellow Card On Thursday, 16 January, Africa’s largest stablecoin on/off ramp, Yellow Card, hosted key industry heavyweights in the fintech industry in Accra, Ghana. The event, hosted by the company’s Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy, Gillian Darko, brought together industry leaders…
President Mahama with the Afreximbank team By Desmond Tinana Following his inauguration into office as the new President of Ghana on Tuesday 7th January 2025, H.E John Drahamani Mahama held a high-priority meeting with Prof Benedict Oramah the President and Board Chairman of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and his team. The meeting, which took place…
Source: Africa Publicity CreditRich, the first Black American woman-owned neo-bank, has announced the historic opening of their $100 million Series B Round at a $1 billion valuation. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the company, which aims to provide innovative financial tools for credit optimization and wealth-building, particularly for underserved communities. …
GCB Bank Plc, Ghana’s largest commercial Bank, has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to introduce the exclusive GCB Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cards. This collaboration aims to meet the evolving needs of Ghana’s professionals, business owners, and frequent travellers, offering an unparalleled banking experience. Designed for high-value…
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at UBA Ghana, Henry Nii Dottey United Bank for Africa, Ghana has been recognized as the Socially Responsible Bank of the Year at the 2024 Ghana Accountancy and Financial Awards. This prestigious award celebrates the bank’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its impactful contributions to education, inclusion…
Wese Obiabaka IIN Consulting proudly congratulates Senior Partner Wese Obiabaka on being awarded an Honorary Senior Membership of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). This esteemed recognition celebrates her exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the Nigerian banking industry. In alignment with her ongoing dedication to enhancing banking opportunities, Wese Obiabaka will deliver…
Brij Technologies Inc. has unveiled its BrijX Currency Swap B2B Digital Platform, a milestone which will represent the first-ever Mobile Money interoperability and will soon enable real-time currency swaps, peer-to-peer, between Ghanaian Cedi and Nigerian Naira without the need for foreign exchange intermediation. This historic financial inclusion breakthrough addresses a longstanding chokepoint in intra-African…
