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Wema Bank Plc, commonly known as Wema Bank, is a Nigerian commercial bank.It is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria; the regulator of the nation's banking sector. As of 2019, Wema bank operates the largest digital banking system in Nigeria, ALAT By Wema, which is fully in use in all of the nation's thirty six states and federal capital territory.
Heritage Bank Plc., usually called Heritage Bank, is a financial services institution.It is one of the commercial banks licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the country's banking regulator, with a national operating license, that offers retail banking, corporate banking, online/internet banking, investment banking and asset management services; its head office is at 143, Ahmadu Bello way ...
The banking industry in Nigeria started during the colonial era with the establishment of Colonial Banks, with the primary aim of meeting the commercial needs of the Colonial Government. [1] The banking system in Nigeria is regulated through the Central Bank of Nigeria. This apex bank started operation on July 1, 1959.
Access Bank Plc. Fidelity Bank Plc. First City Monument Bank Limited. First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc. Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. United Bank for Africa Plc. Zenith Bank Plc. This is a list of Commercial banks with National Authorization in Nigeria, arranged alphabetically: [1]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the central bank and apex monetary authority of Nigeria established by the CBN Act of 1958 and commenced operations on 1 July 1959. The major regulatory objectives of the bank as stated in the CBN Act are to: maintain the external reserves of the country, promote monetary stability and a sound financial environment, and act as a banker of last resort and ...
Kuda. Kuda, also known as Kuda Technologies, is a fintech company operating in Nigeria and the UK. It was founded by Babs Ogundeyi and Musty Mustapha in 2019. [1] [2] [3] It initially begun as Kudimoney or “the bank of the free”, an online-only savings and lending platform. It has since undergone a few funding rounds to transform into what ...
Union Bank is a large commercial bank, serving individuals, small and medium-sized companies, as well as large corporations and organizations. In July 2009, it was rated the 556th largest bank in the world and the 14th largest bank in Africa. [2] As of Mar 31, 2018, the bank's asset base was estimated at NGN1, 381 billion (US$4.1billion).
A central bank, reserve bank, national bank, or monetary authority is an institution that manages the currency and monetary policy of a country or monetary union. [1] In contrast to a commercial bank, a central bank possesses a monopoly on increasing the monetary base.