The Influence of Stablecoins in Cross-Border Payments

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…

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President Mahama Holds Strategic Meeting with Afreximbank on First Day in Office

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…

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Creditrich, the first Black American woman-owned Bank makes history with $100 million series b round at $1 billion valuation

  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.  …

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GCB Bank Partners with Visa to Launch Premium Cards, Elevating Banking Experience in Ghana

    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…

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UBA Ghana Named Socially Responsible Bank of the Year at Ghana Accountancy and Financial Awards

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…

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Wese Obiabaka Awarded Honorary Senior Membership by CIBN

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…

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Brij Technologies Launches BrijX Currency Swap B2B Digital Platform… Swap Corridor Between Cedi and Naira expected to open before Christmas

  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…

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UBA Ghana Launches 10th Anniversary Edition of National Essay Competition, Celebrating a Decade of Educational Impact

  UBA Ghana proudly announces the 10th Anniversary of its National Essay Competition, a flagship initiative that has empowered Ghanaian students with critical thinking and writing skills while promoting educational excellence. Launched for the first time in Kumasi at Prempeh College, the anniversary event gathered students from Yaa Asantewaa Girls, Kumasi Anglican SHS, and Kumasi…

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UBA Ghana Announces Third-Quarter Performance with Impressive Growth Across Key Metrics

Managing Director of UBA Ghana, Uzoechina Molokwu  UBA Ghana has announced the third quarter performance showing significant growth across key financial metrics. The bank reported a 19.57% year-on-year increase in Profit Before Tax (from GHS355M in Q3 2023 to GHS424M in Q3 2024). This growth is largely attributed to prudent risk management practices which enabled…

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UTAG declares indefinite strike, demands nationwide ban on mining in forest reserves

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike, effective October 10, 2024, following an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action to support a nationwide ban on mining and prospecting activities in ecologically sensitive areas. The decision, backed by 77.95% of UTAG members across 15 branches, underscores the association’s firm stance…

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President Nana Akufo-Addo, World Leaders Attend UBA America@40 at UNGA79

President Nana Akufo-Addo, World Leaders Attend UBA America@40 at UNGA79 Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, participated at the Cocktail reception event organised by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, which was held to celebrate the bank’s 75th anniversary as well as UBA America’s 40th anniversary in New York. At the event, which was…

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