Wema Bank
3 Nov
Wema Bank has been awarded a certification for ‘Great Place to Work’ after a comprehensive assessment of the bank's workplace practices, employee feedback, and overall organisational culture.
31 Oct
PBT surges by 130%, gross earnings up 61% Wema Bank has announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, showing an improved third quarter performance. According to the unaudited results released, the bank continued its growth trajectory and momentum across all key performance indicators. The commercial bank achieved a gross earnings…
19 Oct 2023
As part of its commitment to promote qualitative teaching and learning, Wema Bank recently rewarded teachers for their contribution to the overall development of the child.
6 Oct 2023
Ten finalists yesterday emerged at Wema Bank's Hackaholics 4.0. grand finale Pre-Pitch competition for over N50m cash prize, to boost innovation and technologies thereby creating a solution driven environment.
30 Sep 2023
The Federal Government, yesterday, launched what it christened Skillnovation Programme, a scheme designed to support information technology revolution that would, in turn, extend the reach of economic and social interactions as well as enhance productivity growth in Nigeria.
21 Sep 2023
In recognition of his inspirational leadership, outstanding contribution to the financial system, the Managing Director of Wema Bank Plc has been awarded Top CEO of the Year at the BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs Awards.
11 Sep 2023
Flutterwave has designed Swap, a secure and reliable digital platform that would guarantee immediate access to foreign currency at competitive exchange rates.
13 Aug 2023
WEMA Bank has announced partnership with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University and Master Card Foundation to support and train 10,000 young women in various businesses and vocations with N500,000 seed funding.
10 Aug 2023
As part of efforts to cushion the harsh economic effect on employees, Wema Bank has moved to address the financial needs of its workforce. The bank announced an increase in the salaries of its staff, thereby affirming its belief in the value of every individual's contribution...
9 Aug 2023
Wema Bank has partnered the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to promote technology and sustainable industrial growth, thereby achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
8 Aug 2023
Wema Bank Plc has partnered with the Federal Government to establish digital and skill innovation hubs across states in the country.
7 Aug 2023
The federal government of Nigeria said it has partnered with Wema Bank to establish micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) digital hubs in seven states. Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a statement on Sunday, said the hub would empower one million youths with digital skills. Shettima said the government reached an agreement to implement the…
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