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Women constitute 35% of bank directors– Cardoso

As part of activities marking International Women’s Month, the Central Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion in the financial sector, highlighting the increasing presence of female leaders in top positions across banks and regulatory bodies. Speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day commemoration at the CBN headquarters in...
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Equity market extends losses as investors shed N31bn

The Nigerian Exchange Limited extended its losing streak on Thursday, as investors recorded a N31bn decline in market capitalisation. At the close of trading, the All-Share Index dipped by 0.05 per cent to settle at 105,426.12 points, compared to the previous day’s 105,475.38 points. Consequently, the total market capitalisation declined to N66.11tn from N66.14tn. A...
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Ecobank posts N735.9bn profit

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has reported a profit after tax of N735.9bn for the 2024 financial year, marking a 179 per cent increase from N263.5bn recorded in the previous year. According to its financial statement released on the Nigeria Exchange Limited on Thursday, Ecobank’s gross earnings rose by 131 per cent to N4.22tn in 2024, up...
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ICSAN begins construction of new national secretariat

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria has commenced the construction of its national secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, as part of its efforts to strengthen corporate governance practices and enhance professional development in Nigeria. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony on Wednesday, the President of ICSAN, Funmi Ekundayo, described the project as a...
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Abbey Mortgage Bank’s profit rises 23%

Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc recorded a 23 per cent increase in profit after tax to N1.07bn in its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to N871.3m in the previous year. According to its financial statement on the Nigeria Exchange Limited on Thursday, the growth in profit was driven by a...
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