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The long-term debts of Guaranty Trust Bank plc are rated BB-by Standard & Poor's and AA− by Fitch Ratings, which are the highest ratings for a Nigerian bank. [12] [13] They introduced online banking and SMS banking in Nigeria and a naira denominated MasterCard as well as the Platinum and World Signia cards and with GTB-on-wheels, mobile branches.
In 2013 Guaranty Trust Bank of Nigeria, acquired 70% shareholding in Fina Bank Group for a cash consideration of US$100 million. [3] In January 2014, Fina Bank Kenya and her subsidiaries rebranded to reflect the change in ownership. In February 2014, Fina Bank Group rebranded to Guaranty Trust Bank (East Africa). [4] [5] [6]
The bank has since expanded beyond Nigeria to other neighbouring African countries (The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Liberia) and in United Kingdom. The bank became listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1996. [7] In 2002, Adeola voluntarily retired from Guaranty Trust Bank, after twelve years, handing over to his deputy, Tayo Aderinokun.
In 2008, Fina Bank opened banking operations in Uganda as well, forming the Fina Bank Group. In 2013, Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) ltd acquired 70 percent shareholding in the Fina Bank Group for a cash payment of US$100 million. [3] In January 2014, the bank rebranded to reflect the new ownership structure. [4] GTBank Rwanda current Headquarters
Online banking, also known as internet banking, virtual banking, web banking or home banking, is a system that enables customers of a bank or other financial institution to conduct a range of financial transactions through the financial institution's website or mobile app. Since the early 2000s this has become the most common way that customers ...
The first domestic bank In Nigeria was established in 1929 and called the Industrial and Commercial Bank. The bank liquidated in 1930 and was replaced by Mercantile Bank in 1931. The African Continental Bank was created in 1949 as the only sustainable indigenous bank after the liquidation of the Industrial and Commercial Bank. [4] The year 1947 ...
Nigeria was one of the first countries to introduce television broadcasting in Africa. Nigeria also has the largest terrestrial television network in Africa which is the Nigerian Television Authority (with over 96 stations scattered around the country). [2] As of 2010, 40% of Nigerian population had television in their homes.
Video banking can be conducted in a traditional banking branch. [1] This form of video banking replaces traditional banking tellers to a location outside of the main banking branch area, via the use of video and audio links. Customer use a purpose built machine in the branch to process viable medias such as cheques, cash, or coins.