IMF: Banks’ Profits Remain Resilient Amid Inflation and Rate Increases

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that the banking sectors and their profitability are largely shielded from the impacts of inflation and rising interest rates in both advanced and emerging markets. In a report published over the weekend, titled “Rising Rates May Trigger Financial Instability, Complicating Fight Against Inflation,” the IMF noted that vulnerabilities…

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CBN Provides Update on N100 ATM Withdrawal Fee

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that the N100 fee will remain in place for customers withdrawing less than N20,000 from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of other banks. This announcement follows the CBN’s admonition to Nigerian banks against imposing restrictions on ATM withdrawals below N20,000 per transaction. The information was shared in a…

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Fidelity Bank Launches Creative Studios for SMEs

Fidelity Bank has officially introduced a new physical facility designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in the creative industry. In a statement released on Wednesday, the bank announced that the facility, named the Fidelity SME Hub, will include training halls, meeting rooms, networking areas, and podcast studios, along with dedicated spaces…

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Seplat completes $800m acquisition

Nigeria’s indigenous firm, Seplat Energy Plc, has finally completed its acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, MPNU, from ExxonMobil at $800 million after over two years when the first deal was signed. The company disclosed this in a recent press release. According to the oil company, the purchase will add another 120,000 barrels to the…

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