Author: Julius Alagbe

Julius Alagbe is a senior financial journalist and Editor at MarketForces Africa with nearly two decades of experience in finance, accounting, and economics reporting.He is one of Nigeria's most prolific financial market reporters, covering capital markets, monetary policy, corporate earnings, banking, telecoms, and macroeconomic developments across Africa.Julius has built a strong footprint reporting on Nigeria's leading corporates and financial services sector, including coverage of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Central Bank of Nigeria monetary operations, MTN Nigeria, GTCO, and major investment banking transactions.He regularly monitors the CBN’s open market operations, interbank FX markets, and equity market movements, providing readers with real-time intelligence on Nigeria’s financial landscape.His reporting draws on direct access to institutional research from firms including Moody’s Ratings, CardinalStone Securities, Fitch, and other leading African investment houses.Julius brings analytical depth and editorial rigour to every story, making complex financial data accessible to professionals, investors, and policymakers across Africa.Julius Alagbe is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

PremiumTrust Bank Holds First AGM, Reassures Stakeholders of Strong Profitability In a testament to its rapid growth and strong financial performance for the 2023 financial year, Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank, PremiumTrust Bank, recently held its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos. During the event which marked a significant milestone for the bank, stakeholders were confidently reassured by the board and management of its robust financial performance and sustained profitability, highlighting its commitment to driving growth and delivering exceptional value. Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Board of Directors of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Perez Araka, FNSE said the bank remained…

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