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Ecobank unveils new platform to empower African entrepreneurs

Princewill OkikeJuly 30, 2026

by Princewill OkikeJuly 30, 20260381

Ecobank Nigeria has launched ‘Scaling Up!!!’, a flagship business storytelling podcast designed to inspire, educate, and empower entrepreneurs, founders, and the next generation of African...

Industry News

Ecobank supports women leading Nigeria’s innovation push

Princewill OkikeMarch 23, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 23, 20260413

Ecobank Nigeria officially unveiled its enhanced Ellevate 2.0 proposition in a move to solidify the role of female entrepreneurs as the backbone of the national...

Finance

Ecobank Nigeria champions cross-border trade, Africa integration

Kikelomo OyenugaFebruary 23, 2026

by Kikelomo OyenugaFebruary 23, 20260782

Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cross-border trade and accelerating Africa’s economic integration after successfully hosting its Customer Forum in Lagos. The bank...

Finance

Ecobank, Proparco seal €10m trade finance deal for SMEs

Princewill OkikeNovember 9, 2025

by Princewill OkikeNovember 9, 20250152

Proparco and Ecobank Group have signed a €10m trade finance guarantee for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. In a statement made available to...

Finance

Moody’s upgrades Ecobank ratings outlook to stable

Princewill OkikeJuly 24, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJuly 24, 20250392

Moody’s has affirmed Ecobank Transnational Incorporated’s (ETI) B3/Not Prime long- and short-term issuer ratings; B3 senior unsecured debt rating; b2 notional Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA);...

Finance

Ecobank launch competition for tech entrepreneurs and creators

Princewill OkikeJuly 3, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJuly 3, 20250339

Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with Heave Ventures to launch a competition designed for young talents in the creative and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics sectors....

Finance

Ecobank explores $100bn global fashion industry with Adire exhibition

Princewill OkikeJune 10, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJune 10, 20250149

Ecobank Nigeria said it aimed to explore the $100billion global fashion industry by exposing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), especially Adire makers in Nigeria to...

Appointment

Ecobank appoints Ayo Adepoju as Group ED

Kikelomo OyenugaJune 9, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJune 9, 20250152

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has appointed Ayo Adepoju, its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as Group Executive Director, effective June 4, 2025. This strategic leadership...

Appointment

Ecobank named ‘Best Bank in Africa 2025’ in Global Finance Awards

Kikelomo OyenugaJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJune 3, 2025June 3, 20250144

Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo also named Best Banks in their respective countrie Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards have named Ecobank, the leading...

Industry News

Ecobank, Soto gallery unite to promote African art excellence

Kikelomo OyenugaApril 7, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaApril 7, 20250160

Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery have intensified their efforts to elevate arts in Africa to gain more patronage outside the continent. The bank’s Head SME...