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Ecobank give tips to avoid online fraud, losses

Pan African bank, Ecobank Nigeria has observed that “With the advance of digitisation, online fraud incidences are on the rise. Criminals are always trying new tricks to steal your personal or banking information.” Accordingly, the financial giant is giving some…

Ecobank seeks customers’ assessment on service quality in Nigeria

Leading Pan African bank, Ecobank Nigeria, has flagged off a customer assessment scheme in Nigeria. In an email to customers, the bank said “As part of our ongoing efforts to provide better services, we’d like to learn from your recent customer support…

NQR payment solution to grow contactless payments – Ecobank MD

Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan, has said that the introduction of the Nigeria Quick Response (NQR), code payment solution by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, NIBSS, is strategic and timely as it will encourage contactless payments while also…

Ecobank to implement CBN’s circular on new cheque design from Jan 1, 2021

Further to the revised Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) circular on implementing the requirements of the Nigerian Cheque Standards (NCS) and the Nigerian Cheque Printers Accreditation Scheme (NICPAS) dated 28th February, 2019, Ecobank Nigeria reminded its customers’ of the regulatory…

Nkontchou, a Cameroonian now heads Ecobank Transnational Incorporated board

Technology driven continental financial giant, Ecobank has announced the appointment of Alain Nkontchou, a Cameroonian and Independent Non-Executive Director since 2015, as Board Chairman of its holding company, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), with effect from 30 June 2020. In accordance…

Ecobank introduces seamless cardless ATM services nationwide

Pan African bank, Ecobank Nigeria has introduced cardless Automated Teller Machine (ATM) services across its branches nationwide with seamless and well secured usage by customers. Checks by Business Hilights Intelligence Unit (BHIU), an independent business research department within Business Hilights…

COVID-19: Ecobank unveils ‘StaySafeNigeria’ awareness drive

As part of its corporate social responsibility in fighting COVID-19 pandemic, continental retail banking giant, Ecobank Nigeria has launched a ‘StaySafeNigeria’ media campaign. In a statement, the bank said the launch is to support measures to check the rising spread…

Ecobank Nigeria launches Xpress Save-Xpress Loan to deepen Financial Inclusion

Leading retail banking giant, Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled new digital two-in-one product offering, Xpress Save and Xpress Loan, enabling customers to conveniently and speedily open digital savings accounts. Customers can access the new offerings which gives room for short-term micro…

Ecobank stepping up support for AfCFTA in Africa– Sunday Abah

…Set for Ecobank 2020 regional trade forum As part of being at the forefront of Continental financial giant that will drive the fast approaching takeoff of the Africa Continental Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) expected to begin from July this year, Ecobank…

Ecobank drills over 140 female business owners on digital marketing skills

Leading continental retail financial giant, Ecobank Nigeria recently trained over 140 female business owners on digital marketing skills in its state-of-the-art academy as part of its initiative to continuously encourage female entrepreneurs in the country. In a statement, the bank…