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TAJBank Reports 11.3Bn PBT In FY2023, Highest in Non-Interest Banking

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1 year ago

May 27, 2024

…As Gross Earnings Surge By 149%

Joel Ajayi

TAJBank Limited, Nigeria’s fastest-growing non-interest bank, has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of N11.3 billion in its 4th year of operations, the best in the non-interest lending sub-sector of the banking industry in the year.

The PBT of the multiple award-winning lender represented a 122.65% increase over the N5.08 billion PBT it reported in FY 2022.

The bank, which had received the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification in recognition of its globally recognized information security standards in all areas of its operations, also recorded 149.13% growth in gross earnings from N17.323 billion in FY2022 to N43.157 billion in 2023.

In the year under review, TAJBank also recorded other remarkable feats in its financial results, with the balance sheet figures surging by over 144% from N212.021 billion in FY2022 to N518.335 billion in the 2023 financial year.

Similarly, the bank, which a few weeks ago won the Islamic Finance News (IFN’s) “Best Islamic Bank in Nigeria 2023”, also surpassed analysts’ forecasts by boosting its shareholders’ funds during the year from N19.535 billion in FY 2022 to N41.825 billion in FY2023, representing 114.10% increase year-on-year.

A further analysis of the non-interest, innovation-driven bank showed that its gross deposits grew by over 128% in financial year 2023 from N161.958 billion in FY 2022 to N369.337 billion despite the serious whirlwinds in the economy.

As expected, TAJBank has again put smiles on the faces of its shareholders, raising its earnings per share from N31.06 kobo in FY2022 to N65.40k per share in the year under review, indicating 114.56% improvement in the return on investment for the shareholders.

Commenting on the bank’s FY 2023 financial results, the Founder/CEO, Mr. Hamid Joda, attributed the sterling performances in key indicators “to the management’s proactive strategies and service delivery innovation being adopted to surpass our customers’ expectations and demonstrate to Nigerians and the global community that our awards, recognitions by brand experts and analysts as re-defining non- interest banking values are well-deserved.

“We want to thank all our shareholders for their growing confidence in TAJBank’s board and
management as the years roll by, our appreciation also goes to our customers, who are consistently appreciating that our only interest is to offer them excellent products and services at all times”, he added.

In his remarks, the bank’s Co-Founder/ Executive Director, Mr. Sherif Idi, enthused: “Let me say that these key financial performance indicators of our bank demonstrate that TAJBank has an irrepressible zeal for excellence in all areas of its operations.

“The 2023 financial results are a testament to what we portray and what we are indeed”, the banker added.

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Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Presents Budget Performance Report to National Assembly

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23 hours ago

June 19, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has presented its budget performance report to the National Assembly, highlighting the ministry’s achievements, challenges, and future plans.

The report which was presented to the House Committee on Art, Culture and Creative Economy on Wednesday, detailed the ministry’s efforts to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage, support the growth of the creative industry, and drive economic growth.

The ministry’s initiatives include developing a robust intellectual property policy, investing in infrastructure, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders.

The ministry’s budget performance presentation which highlighted its eight-point plan, initiatives such as Nigeria Destination 2030, skills development, policy frameworks, intellectual property protection, strategic partnerships, growth targets, digital transformation, and cultural heritage preservation was given a thumbs up by the House committee.

During the presentation, the minister, Barr Hannatu Musa Musawa highlighted the challenges faced by the ministry, including limited resources and infrastructure. Despite these challenges, she said that the ministry has made significant progress in promoting Nigerian culture and supporting the creative industry.

Musawa also emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnership in driving the growth of the creative industry.

“We cannot do this alone. We need to work together with stakeholders, including industry experts, international partners, and the National Assembly, to drive economic growth and job creation”.

The minister explained that the ministry’s initiatives are expected to have a significant impact on the creative industry, generating revenue, creating jobs, and promoting Nigerian culture globally. She stated that the ministry is also exploring ways to develop infrastructure, including a physical Bollywood-style destination, and creating a streaming platform to showcase Nigerian content.

“The ministry has also secured a grant from the French treasury to support infrastructure development, and is working to leverage international partnerships to drive growth in the creative industry” the minister said.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr Mukhtar Yawale Muhammed, MFR, mni. highlighted key achievements and budget performance in the sector as well as the ministry’s GDP contribution to the economy, tourism revenue accrued, and project implementation.

The Chairman, House Committee on Art, Culture and Creative Economy Hon. Gabriel Saleh Zok commended the ministry’s initiatives and expressed the Committee’s commitment to support the growth of the creative industry.

“We are here to access your budget performance and ensure effective utilization of funds appropriated. We expect to have a closer working relationship with the ministry”.

The interaction with the House Committee members provided insights into the Ministry’s efforts to drive economic growth and development through strategic initiatives and project implementation.

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