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DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS N8.7 BILLION PBT IN FIRST QUARTER 2013 SUPPORTED BY A GROWING BALANCE SHEET

Diamond Bank has reiterated its resolve to grow its capacity and increase profitability with the posting  of a profit-before-tax of N8.7 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. In a press release made available to our correspondent, Grou...

Thursday, 11 April 2013

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DIAMOND BANK POSTS IMPRESSIVE RESULTS FOR 2012

Diamond Bank Plc has declared a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N27.5 billion for its financial year ended December 31, 2012. This represents a complete turnaround from the Loss Before Tax of N18.0 billion recorded in the corresponding period in 2011. Th...

Wednesday, 10 April 2013

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DIAMOND BANK OPENS UK SUBSIDIARY

Diamond Bank PLC has secured the approval of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), UK to own and operate a bank in the United Kingdom. In a statement issued by the Bank, its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Alex Otti, state...

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

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DIAMOND BANK PLEDGES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR THE NIGERIAN CHILD

Diamond Bank Plc, a leading commercial bank in Nigeria has said it would continue to invest in the people of Nigeria, particularly children. Mr. Uzoma Dozie, Executive Director, Lagos and West Businesses of the bank stated this on Tuesday at the unv...

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

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DIAMOND BANK LAUNCHES MOBILE BANKING TRUCK

Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading commercial banks in Nigeria has launched a first of its kind mobile banking truck in the country in a bid to take banking services to the door step of its existing and potential customers. The new service, tagged...

Monday, 3 December 2012

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DIAMOND BANK WINS AWARD FOR BEST OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT COMPANY

Diamond Bank has once again confirmed its position as one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria by clinching the award of the Best Oil and Gas Investment Company in Africa by World Finance Magazine. In a press release issued by the Head o...

Thursday, 15 November 2012

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DIAMOND BANK WELCOMES THE REMOVAL OF ATM WITHDRAWAL FEES BY NIGERIAN BANKS

Leading customer-centric bank, Diamond Bank PLC has described the decision of other commercial banks in Nigeria to remove the N100 ATM withdrawal fee as a welcome development. The bank further stated that such concessions would further strengthen the...

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

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DIAMOND BANK SET TO UNVEIL NEW BRAND IDENTITY

Diamond Bank PLC is set to unveil a new corporate identity reflected in a new vibrant corporate logo. Through a press release issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Ayona Aguele-Trimnell, the bank announced it had undertaken an overhau...

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

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DIAMOND BANK CROSSES THE N1TRILLION TOTAL ASSET MARK WITH IMPRESSIVE Q3 RESULTS

Diamond Bank PLC has continued on the path of excellent financial performance, delivering a double digit return on equity as it announced a 33.6% increase in profit before tax to N23.2 billion in its 2012 3rd quarter results. In a statement released...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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IFC GRANTS $70M CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED LOAN TO DIAMOND BANK

In what is yet another indicator of its rising credit rating in the market, Diamond Bank has been granted a $70million 7-year convertible subordinated loan by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Africa Capitalization Fund Limited (a speci...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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IFUEKO OMOIGUI OKARU APPOINTED INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF DIAMOND BANK

Diamond Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and shareholders in general meeting. According to a st...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK SUSTAINS REBOUND WITH IMPRESSIVE Q2 RESULTS

Diamond Bank PLC has continued on the path of delivering a double digit return on equity for year 2012 as it announced a 413% increase in profit before tax in its 2012 half year results. In a statement released to newsmen from its corporate head off...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND VISA CREDIT CARD WINS THE BEST CREDIT CARD AWARD FOR THE SECOND YEAR

Diamond Bank PLC has once again demonstrated its market leadership with the award of the best credit card at the eBusiness Dinner and Awards of the 2012 Card, ATM & Mobile Expo Africa held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Acco...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK COLLABORATES WITH LAGOS BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL TO REWARD CHILDRENS CREATIVE TALENTS

Intent on supporting and growing the creative talents of the next generation, Diamond Bank Plc recently announced its collaboration with the Lagos Black Heritage Festival to sponsor the Vision of the Child Painting Competition. The Vision of the Chil...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS CONTINUED OPERATING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRST QUARTER 2012

Diamond Bank’s operating performance has continued to show significant improvement even as the bank reissues its first quarter 2012 results in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The bank’s reissued results indicate it m...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS N7.5 BILLION PBT IN FIRST QUARTER 2012

Diamond Bank’s repositioning drive and the conclusion of its balance sheet clean-up has begun to yield profitable results as the Bank announces a profit-before-tax of N7.5billion for first quarter 2012. In a press release made available to our corre...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK AND VISA DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION IN CARD DESIGN

Visa, one of the world’s leading payment solution providers, has partnered with Diamond Bank Nigeria PLC to launch a premium card service to provide customers with increased credit card capabilities, convenience and rewards. This offering brings the...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK SPONSORS ENTREPRENEURS TO THE PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY

As part of its contribution towards economic development in Nigeria and in living up to its reputation as a frontline organization in the provision of support for Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs), Diamond Bank Plc has announced the s...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS WITH FOUNDATION TO BRING SUCCOR TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE

Diamond Bank Plc has once again partnered with the Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial (DOAM) Foundation to raise funds for the execution of the foundation’s programmes. This was made known on Saturday, 10 March 2012 at the cocktail event heralding the en...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK LAUNCHES DIAMOND PRIVILEGE FOR THE AFFLUENT

In furtherance of its drive to be the leader in retail banking, Diamond Bank has introduced a private banking proposition known as Diamond Privilege. The proposition was launched at the Sky Lounge of the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on February 23, 20...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK EXTOLS THE NIGERIAN SPIRIT WITH NAIJA DIAMONDS

As part of its efforts to promote Nigerian virtues to global limelight, Diamond Bank, in conjunction with Inspire Africa, has launched the season two of Naija Diamonds, a TV documentary series showcasing the heroic exploits of 36 Nigerians who contin...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK RE-LAUNCHES DOMICILIARY ACCOUNT

Diamond Bank Plc has once more demonstrated its bid to become the leading customer-centric bank with the launch of its revamped domiciliary account –the Diamond Domiciliary Account. In a recently issued press release, Senior Advisor, Retail Banking,...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK RESTATES COMMITMENT TO GROW MSMES

In pursuit of its agenda to empower Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME) as the main drivers of the economy, Diamond Bank Plc recently hosted entrepreneurs in Port Harcourt to a capacity building seminar – the 17th in the series since 2009...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS PAGA

DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS PAGA TO OFFER BRANCHLESS FINANCIAL SERVICES IN NIGERIA In line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s drive towards making Nigeria a cashless society, Diamond Bank has announced the signing of a formal partnership with the Central...

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

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DIAMOND BANK GRANTS INTEREST FREE LOANS TO 5 MSMEs

As part of its contribution towards economic development in Nigeria and in living up to its reputation as a frontline lender to micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs), Diamond Bank has granted interest free loans up to a maximum of N2m eac...

Saturday, 8 October 2011

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Diamond Bank’s Chairman Assures Shareholders of Steady Growth

... as shareholders approve Dividends The esteemed shareholders of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading commercial banks in the country, have been assured of the Bank’s steady growth in both profitability and business expansion, as it also pays divi...

Wednesday, 4 May 2011

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Diamond Bank records improved Operating Profit in its First Quarter 2011 results.

Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces Group results for the three months ended 30 March, 2011. According to statement by the Ban...

Friday, 8 April 2011

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Diamond Bank Announces Retirement of 13 Senior Staff

Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces the retirement of 13 senior staff after varied years of commendable service to the Bank. I...

Friday, 1 April 2011

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UK Eke Retires as Executive Director In Diamond Bank

The Board of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the retirement of Mr. UK Eke effective April 30, 2011 after 19 years of dedicated service to the Bank and marking the end of his second term in office as Executive Dire...

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

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Diamond Bank Releases Full Year Result Ended December 31, 2010

Diamond Bank Plc, provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria has announced its Group audited results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2010. The audited result demonstrat...

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

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Alex Otti Takes Over As Diamond Bank’s Group Managing Director

The newly appointed Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc, Dr. Alex Otti yesterday formally took over the leadership of the Bank, which is one of the leading banks in Nigeria. Speaking at a brief hand-over ceremony in the Bank’s Head Offic...

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

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Diamond Bank Appoints New Directors

Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of three new directors into its Board. They are Ms. Ngozi Edozien (Non-Executive), Mr. Victor Ezenwoko (Executive Director, Regional Businesses South) and Mr. Abdulr...

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

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Diamond Bank Partners With USAID To Lend $8.3m To Nigerian Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigeria has in line with its tradition of playing a leading role in engineering the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Scale businesses in the country,  has partnered with the United States Agency for Internat...

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

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Emeka Onwuka Retires as Diamond Bank GMD

 The Board of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the retirement of Emeka Onwuka effective April 30, 2011 after 19 years of dedicated service to the Bank and marking the end of his second term in office as the Group M...

Monday, 24 January 2011

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Diamond Bank Publishes Tariffs & Fees Guide For Its Customers

In keeping with its tradition of being upright and transparent in its operations, Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigerian has published its tariffs and service fees for all its products and services to show that there are no hidden charges...

Friday, 14 January 2011

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Diamond Bank Opts For International Commercial Banking

Following the recent CBN directives through its “Circular on the Review of the Universal Banking Model”, the Board of Directors of Diamond Bank Plc has approved the Bank’s plans to divest from its non-bank subsidiaries and focus on International Comm...

Friday, 12 November 2010

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Diamond Bank Appoints Two New Directors

Omobola Johnson and Ian Greenstreet Join Diamond Bank BoardLAGOS, NIGERIA – 23 AUGUST 2010 – Diamond Bank Plc, (Bloomberg: DIAMONDB NL/ Reuters: DIAMONB.LG) (“Diamond Bank” orthe “Group”), the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial ser...

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

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Diamond Bank Records Impressive Half Year Result

Diamond Bank Plc, provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces its results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2010.  The unaudited result demonstrates continued g...

Thursday, 22 July 2010

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Diamond Bank Unveils Criteria for Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigeria offering excellence financial services, has unveiled the criteria for its Award on Excellence in Financial Reporting aimed at rewarding journalists who excel in the field of financial reporting.Speaki...

Thursday, 22 July 2010

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DIAMOND BANK SET TO REWARD EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

Diamond Bank has concluded plans to reward journalists who excel in the field of financial reporting. The award aptly tagged the Diamond Bank Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the first to be instituted by any Nigerian Bank for print jo...

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

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DIAMOND BANK AND INSPIRE AFRICA DISCOVER NAIJA DIAMONDS

As Nigeria turns 50, Diamond Bank and Inspire Africa have rolled out the drums to celebrate the true Nigerian Spirit by unveiling Naija Diamonds; a 6-part TV documentary series.According to a statement issued by Mo Abudu; the founder of Inspire Afric...

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

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DIAMOND BANK RELEASES 8-MONTH RESULT ENDED DEC. 31, 2009

 ... showing resilient, net interest income and continued deposit growth  Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces its results for t...

Friday, 30 April 2010

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DIAMOND BANK CRASHES RETAIL LOAN RATES

As part of its initiatives to ease the effects of the global credit crunch and boost consumer lending, Diamond Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, is once more blazing the trail as it has crashed all its retail lending rates. In addition, the Bank ...

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

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TWO NEW SALARY 4LIFE WINNERS EMERGE IN DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA REWARDS

Two Diamond Bank customers have emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw for February 2010, which took place in Lagos.Ehujor Patience Egimiagbon of Diamond Bank’s Trade Fair Complex, ASPANDA branch ...

Thursday, 11 February 2010

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Diamond Bank Honors Staff at Long Service Award Night

As part of its culture of appreciating staff contributions to its rapid growth, Diamond Bank Plc recently in Lagos, rewarded some of its staff that have spent 10 years and above in service to the Bank.Speaking at the annual Award Night, the Group Man...

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

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Diamond Bank Launches Mobile Website

As part of its innovativeness and thirst for optimizing quality customer service delivery at all times, Diamond Bank Plc, one of the Nigerian’s leading banks, has announced the launch of its mobile website to the general public. With this feat, Diamo...

Wednesday, 6 January 2010

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DG National Lottery Regulatory Commission Endorses DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA’s Draw Process

The transparency and efficiency embedded in the Diamond Bank’s Savingsxtra draw process have been commended by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission.Speaking at the December Surprise Draw of the Savingsxtra reward campaign held in Lagos on Decem...

Thursday, 31 December 2009

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FITCH AFFIRMS DIAMOND BANK PLC'S NATIONAL LONG-TERM RATING AT A-

Fitch Ratings on 15 December 2009 affirmed Diamond Bank's Long-term National ratings at 'A-(nga)' and Foreign Currency Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' with a Stable Outlook. The ratings were based on the Bank’s earnings and diversified/s...

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

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“South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup™, Here I come” Says Diamond Bank’s Customer

The dream of Mr. Akinfenwa Oluwaseun, a chartered accountant who won the first Diamond Visa Credit Card FIFA promo, to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches live in South Africa has become a reality with the presentation of the coveted prize to him i...

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

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MORE SALARY 4LIFE WINNERS EMERGE IN DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA REWARDS

Two Diamond Bank customers have emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw for November which took place in Lagos.Jude Onyebuchi Duru, a customer from the Bank’s Idumota, Lagos Island branch, and Sund...

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

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DIAMOND BANK TICKLES CONSUMERS WITH ZERO INTEREST CAR FINANCING

Diamond Bank is giving Nigerians cause to celebrate this festive season by offering a first-of-its-kind window of opportunities for customers to acquire choice Peugeot cars without paying any interests on the principal.  Cars available in the Peugeot...

Thursday, 19 November 2009

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Diamond Visa Credit Card Records Oustanding Customer Patronage

Barely 9 months after its launch into the Nigerian consumer market, Diamond Visa Credit Card, the first naira denominated credit card in the country, has recorded well over 200,000 successful transactions valued at N5billion naira, a feat the Bank sa...

Monday, 19 October 2009

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Diamond Bank's SavingsXtra Draw Produces Salary 4Life Winners

Two customers of Diamond Bank Plc emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw which took place in Lagos today.   Amadi Cordelia Oluchi, a customer from the Bank’s Nyannya branch, Abuja, and Babangida M...

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

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Diamond Bank Celebrates Its Customers

The Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank Plc, Emeka Onwuka has reiterated the Bank’s commitment in delivering quality service to its numerous customers at any point in time, stressing that the “Customer is the King”.Speaking through the Executive ...

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

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Civil Servant Hits N50m Jackpot in Diamond SavingsXtra Big Win Draw

Diamond Bank has fulfilled its promise of giving out a whooping N50 million to an extra special customer after winners emerged in the 1st Diamond SavingsXtra Half Yearly draw held in Lagos on January 9, 2009. Umaru James Ombugadu, a customer of the B...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank voted Nigerian Bank of The Year

Diamond Bank was in the early hours of Thursday, January 15, 2009, voted Nigeria's Bank of the Year at the 14th Annual ThisDay Awards Festival 2009 held in Abuja. The award was in recognition of the Bank's sterling performance and resilience even ...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank grows earnings to N724 billion in 9 months

Diamond Bank has again reaffirmed its position as one of the top players in the premier league of banks in Nigeria with its latest financial report card for the first 9 months of its 2008 / 2009 financial year showing very healthy growth on all indic...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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LUTH commends Diamond Bank Plc

The efforts of Diamond Bank Plc in showing concern to the less privileged in the society by way of several interventions have been commended by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), thanking the Bank for putting back smiles on the faces a...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank deepens interest in Oil and Gas Industry

Diamond Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment and support for the Oil & Gas industry in the country as it actively participates as one of the sponsors of the 9th Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG9) Exhibition and Conference, holding at the International Con...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank Showcases her Services at Kaduna International Trade Fair

As part of its business plan to promote and grow retail banking market in Nigeria, Diamond Bank has set us a stand to showcase its bouquet of products and services at on going Kaduna International Trade Fair. In a statement by the Bank's Head Cor...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank committed to Quality Service Delivery says GMD

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc, Mr. Emeka Onwuka has reassured of the Bank's commitment to remain customer-centric in its financial service delivery, as he urged its numerous customers to take advantag...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank storms Enugu International Trade Fair

As part of its business plan to promote and grow retail banking market in Nigeria, Diamond Bank has set us a stand to showcase its bouquet of products and services at on going Enugu International Trade Fair. In a statement by the Bank's Head...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank gives away 14 more prizes in her monthly SavingsXtra Promo

As part of its effort in encouraging saving culture in the country and as well reward its loyal customers, 14 new winners emerged from Diamond Bank's monthly SavingsXtra promo draw. According to a statement by the Bank, the draw which was con...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank donates 200 motocycles to Sokoto State Govt.

As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, Diamond Bank Plc has donated 200 units of motorcycles to the Sokoto State Government which is the Bank's support to the Poverty Alleviation Programme of the state government. Speaking d...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank earmarks N300Million for SME Financing

In line with its tradition of playing a leading role in engineering the growth and development of the Micro, Small and Medium Scale businesses in the country, Diamond Bank Plc has finalized plans to lend out the sum of N300million to this sector ...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank takes center stage at OTC Conference in Houston

Diamond Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment and support for the development and growth of the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry as it emerges the official Banker to the Nigerian delegation to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) holding in Houst...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond SavingsXtra Promo Draws more winners emerge

Two Diamond Bank's customers recently emerged the winners of star prizes of N10m and a 2009 brand new Toyota Camry Car respectively at the Second Quarterly Draw of Diamond SavingsXtra Reward. According to a statement by the Bank, the draw which was c...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank to showcase Card Products at 2009 CardExpo Africa

As part of efforts to foster a cashless economy by encouraging the adoption and preference for card transactions in the Nigeria, Diamond Bank PLC has concluded plans to participate actively at the 2009 CardExpo Africa. The Bank will be particip...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank appointed Primary Dealer/Market Maker for FGN Bonds

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the Debt Management Office (DMO) has given Diamond Bank Plc the nod to perform the functions of a Primary Dealer Market Maker (PDMM) in FGN Bonds. Speaking at brief presentation ceremony held i...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank voted African Bank of The Year

Diamond Bank Plc has emerged as the winner of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine’s AFRICAN BANK OF THE YEAR AWARD in the African Commerce and Industries Awards, 2009. African Leadership is an International magazine that profiles African l...

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

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Diamond Bank set to reward a customer with N50m plus other prizes

In the next few days, one Nigerian will smile home with a lump sum of N50m courtesy of Diamond Bank’s SavingsXtra reward scheme. The winner which will emerge from a draw in early July 2009 will be the second person to win such a multi-million nair...

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

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DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS N8.7 BILLION PBT IN FIRST QUARTER 2013 SUPPORTED BY A GROWING BALANCE SHEET

Diamond Bank has reiterated its resolve to grow its capacity and increase profitability with the posting  of a profit-before-tax of N8.7 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. In a press release made available to our correspondent, Grou...

Thursday, 11 April 2013

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DIAMOND BANK POSTS IMPRESSIVE RESULTS FOR 2012

Diamond Bank Plc has declared a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N27.5 billion for its financial year ended December 31, 2012. This represents a complete turnaround from the Loss Before Tax of N18.0 billion recorded in the corresponding period in 2011. Th...

Wednesday, 10 April 2013

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DIAMOND BANK OPENS UK SUBSIDIARY

Diamond Bank PLC has secured the approval of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), UK to own and operate a bank in the United Kingdom. In a statement issued by the Bank, its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Alex Otti, state...

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

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DIAMOND BANK PLEDGES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR THE NIGERIAN CHILD

Diamond Bank Plc, a leading commercial bank in Nigeria has said it would continue to invest in the people of Nigeria, particularly children. Mr. Uzoma Dozie, Executive Director, Lagos and West Businesses of the bank stated this on Tuesday at the unv...

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

read more...

DIAMOND BANK LAUNCHES MOBILE BANKING TRUCK

Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading commercial banks in Nigeria has launched a first of its kind mobile banking truck in the country in a bid to take banking services to the door step of its existing and potential customers. The new service, tagged...

Monday, 3 December 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK WINS AWARD FOR BEST OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT COMPANY

Diamond Bank has once again confirmed its position as one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria by clinching the award of the Best Oil and Gas Investment Company in Africa by World Finance Magazine. In a press release issued by the Head o...

Thursday, 15 November 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK WELCOMES THE REMOVAL OF ATM WITHDRAWAL FEES BY NIGERIAN BANKS

Leading customer-centric bank, Diamond Bank PLC has described the decision of other commercial banks in Nigeria to remove the N100 ATM withdrawal fee as a welcome development. The bank further stated that such concessions would further strengthen the...

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK SET TO UNVEIL NEW BRAND IDENTITY

Diamond Bank PLC is set to unveil a new corporate identity reflected in a new vibrant corporate logo. Through a press release issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Ayona Aguele-Trimnell, the bank announced it had undertaken an overhau...

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK CROSSES THE N1TRILLION TOTAL ASSET MARK WITH IMPRESSIVE Q3 RESULTS

Diamond Bank PLC has continued on the path of excellent financial performance, delivering a double digit return on equity as it announced a 33.6% increase in profit before tax to N23.2 billion in its 2012 3rd quarter results. In a statement released...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

IFC GRANTS $70M CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED LOAN TO DIAMOND BANK

In what is yet another indicator of its rising credit rating in the market, Diamond Bank has been granted a $70million 7-year convertible subordinated loan by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Africa Capitalization Fund Limited (a speci...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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IFUEKO OMOIGUI OKARU APPOINTED INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF DIAMOND BANK

Diamond Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and shareholders in general meeting. According to a st...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK SUSTAINS REBOUND WITH IMPRESSIVE Q2 RESULTS

Diamond Bank PLC has continued on the path of delivering a double digit return on equity for year 2012 as it announced a 413% increase in profit before tax in its 2012 half year results. In a statement released to newsmen from its corporate head off...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND VISA CREDIT CARD WINS THE BEST CREDIT CARD AWARD FOR THE SECOND YEAR

Diamond Bank PLC has once again demonstrated its market leadership with the award of the best credit card at the eBusiness Dinner and Awards of the 2012 Card, ATM & Mobile Expo Africa held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Acco...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK COLLABORATES WITH LAGOS BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL TO REWARD CHILDRENS CREATIVE TALENTS

Intent on supporting and growing the creative talents of the next generation, Diamond Bank Plc recently announced its collaboration with the Lagos Black Heritage Festival to sponsor the Vision of the Child Painting Competition. The Vision of the Chil...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS CONTINUED OPERATING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRST QUARTER 2012

Diamond Bank’s operating performance has continued to show significant improvement even as the bank reissues its first quarter 2012 results in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The bank’s reissued results indicate it m...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS N7.5 BILLION PBT IN FIRST QUARTER 2012

Diamond Bank’s repositioning drive and the conclusion of its balance sheet clean-up has begun to yield profitable results as the Bank announces a profit-before-tax of N7.5billion for first quarter 2012. In a press release made available to our corre...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK AND VISA DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION IN CARD DESIGN

Visa, one of the world’s leading payment solution providers, has partnered with Diamond Bank Nigeria PLC to launch a premium card service to provide customers with increased credit card capabilities, convenience and rewards. This offering brings the...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK SPONSORS ENTREPRENEURS TO THE PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY

As part of its contribution towards economic development in Nigeria and in living up to its reputation as a frontline organization in the provision of support for Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs), Diamond Bank Plc has announced the s...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS WITH FOUNDATION TO BRING SUCCOR TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE

Diamond Bank Plc has once again partnered with the Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial (DOAM) Foundation to raise funds for the execution of the foundation’s programmes. This was made known on Saturday, 10 March 2012 at the cocktail event heralding the en...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK LAUNCHES DIAMOND PRIVILEGE FOR THE AFFLUENT

In furtherance of its drive to be the leader in retail banking, Diamond Bank has introduced a private banking proposition known as Diamond Privilege. The proposition was launched at the Sky Lounge of the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on February 23, 20...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK EXTOLS THE NIGERIAN SPIRIT WITH NAIJA DIAMONDS

As part of its efforts to promote Nigerian virtues to global limelight, Diamond Bank, in conjunction with Inspire Africa, has launched the season two of Naija Diamonds, a TV documentary series showcasing the heroic exploits of 36 Nigerians who contin...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK RE-LAUNCHES DOMICILIARY ACCOUNT

Diamond Bank Plc has once more demonstrated its bid to become the leading customer-centric bank with the launch of its revamped domiciliary account –the Diamond Domiciliary Account. In a recently issued press release, Senior Advisor, Retail Banking,...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK RESTATES COMMITMENT TO GROW MSMES

In pursuit of its agenda to empower Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME) as the main drivers of the economy, Diamond Bank Plc recently hosted entrepreneurs in Port Harcourt to a capacity building seminar – the 17th in the series since 2009...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS PAGA

DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS PAGA TO OFFER BRANCHLESS FINANCIAL SERVICES IN NIGERIA In line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s drive towards making Nigeria a cashless society, Diamond Bank has announced the signing of a formal partnership with the Central...

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

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DIAMOND BANK GRANTS INTEREST FREE LOANS TO 5 MSMEs

As part of its contribution towards economic development in Nigeria and in living up to its reputation as a frontline lender to micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs), Diamond Bank has granted interest free loans up to a maximum of N2m eac...

Saturday, 8 October 2011

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Diamond Bank’s Chairman Assures Shareholders of Steady Growth

... as shareholders approve Dividends The esteemed shareholders of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading commercial banks in the country, have been assured of the Bank’s steady growth in both profitability and business expansion, as it also pays divi...

Wednesday, 4 May 2011

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Diamond Bank records improved Operating Profit in its First Quarter 2011 results.

Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces Group results for the three months ended 30 March, 2011. According to statement by the Ban...

Friday, 8 April 2011

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Diamond Bank Announces Retirement of 13 Senior Staff

Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces the retirement of 13 senior staff after varied years of commendable service to the Bank. I...

Friday, 1 April 2011

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UK Eke Retires as Executive Director In Diamond Bank

The Board of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the retirement of Mr. UK Eke effective April 30, 2011 after 19 years of dedicated service to the Bank and marking the end of his second term in office as Executive Dire...

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

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Diamond Bank Releases Full Year Result Ended December 31, 2010

Diamond Bank Plc, provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria has announced its Group audited results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2010. The audited result demonstrat...

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

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Alex Otti Takes Over As Diamond Bank’s Group Managing Director

The newly appointed Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc, Dr. Alex Otti yesterday formally took over the leadership of the Bank, which is one of the leading banks in Nigeria. Speaking at a brief hand-over ceremony in the Bank’s Head Offic...

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

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Diamond Bank Appoints New Directors

Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of three new directors into its Board. They are Ms. Ngozi Edozien (Non-Executive), Mr. Victor Ezenwoko (Executive Director, Regional Businesses South) and Mr. Abdulr...

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

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Diamond Bank Partners With USAID To Lend $8.3m To Nigerian Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigeria has in line with its tradition of playing a leading role in engineering the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Scale businesses in the country,  has partnered with the United States Agency for Internat...

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

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Emeka Onwuka Retires as Diamond Bank GMD

 The Board of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the retirement of Emeka Onwuka effective April 30, 2011 after 19 years of dedicated service to the Bank and marking the end of his second term in office as the Group M...

Monday, 24 January 2011

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Diamond Bank Publishes Tariffs & Fees Guide For Its Customers

In keeping with its tradition of being upright and transparent in its operations, Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigerian has published its tariffs and service fees for all its products and services to show that there are no hidden charges...

Friday, 14 January 2011

read more...

Diamond Bank Opts For International Commercial Banking

Following the recent CBN directives through its “Circular on the Review of the Universal Banking Model”, the Board of Directors of Diamond Bank Plc has approved the Bank’s plans to divest from its non-bank subsidiaries and focus on International Comm...

Friday, 12 November 2010

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Diamond Bank Appoints Two New Directors

Omobola Johnson and Ian Greenstreet Join Diamond Bank BoardLAGOS, NIGERIA – 23 AUGUST 2010 – Diamond Bank Plc, (Bloomberg: DIAMONDB NL/ Reuters: DIAMONB.LG) (“Diamond Bank” orthe “Group”), the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial ser...

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

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Diamond Bank Records Impressive Half Year Result

Diamond Bank Plc, provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces its results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2010.  The unaudited result demonstrates continued g...

Thursday, 22 July 2010

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Diamond Bank Unveils Criteria for Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigeria offering excellence financial services, has unveiled the criteria for its Award on Excellence in Financial Reporting aimed at rewarding journalists who excel in the field of financial reporting.Speaki...

Thursday, 22 July 2010

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DIAMOND BANK SET TO REWARD EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

Diamond Bank has concluded plans to reward journalists who excel in the field of financial reporting. The award aptly tagged the Diamond Bank Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the first to be instituted by any Nigerian Bank for print jo...

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

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DIAMOND BANK AND INSPIRE AFRICA DISCOVER NAIJA DIAMONDS

As Nigeria turns 50, Diamond Bank and Inspire Africa have rolled out the drums to celebrate the true Nigerian Spirit by unveiling Naija Diamonds; a 6-part TV documentary series.According to a statement issued by Mo Abudu; the founder of Inspire Afric...

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

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DIAMOND BANK RELEASES 8-MONTH RESULT ENDED DEC. 31, 2009

 ... showing resilient, net interest income and continued deposit growth  Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces its results for t...

Friday, 30 April 2010

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DIAMOND BANK CRASHES RETAIL LOAN RATES

As part of its initiatives to ease the effects of the global credit crunch and boost consumer lending, Diamond Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, is once more blazing the trail as it has crashed all its retail lending rates. In addition, the Bank ...

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

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TWO NEW SALARY 4LIFE WINNERS EMERGE IN DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA REWARDS

Two Diamond Bank customers have emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw for February 2010, which took place in Lagos.Ehujor Patience Egimiagbon of Diamond Bank’s Trade Fair Complex, ASPANDA branch ...

Thursday, 11 February 2010

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Diamond Bank Honors Staff at Long Service Award Night

As part of its culture of appreciating staff contributions to its rapid growth, Diamond Bank Plc recently in Lagos, rewarded some of its staff that have spent 10 years and above in service to the Bank.Speaking at the annual Award Night, the Group Man...

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

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Diamond Bank Launches Mobile Website

As part of its innovativeness and thirst for optimizing quality customer service delivery at all times, Diamond Bank Plc, one of the Nigerian’s leading banks, has announced the launch of its mobile website to the general public. With this feat, Diamo...

Wednesday, 6 January 2010

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DG National Lottery Regulatory Commission Endorses DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA’s Draw Process

The transparency and efficiency embedded in the Diamond Bank’s Savingsxtra draw process have been commended by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission.Speaking at the December Surprise Draw of the Savingsxtra reward campaign held in Lagos on Decem...

Thursday, 31 December 2009

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FITCH AFFIRMS DIAMOND BANK PLC'S NATIONAL LONG-TERM RATING AT A-

Fitch Ratings on 15 December 2009 affirmed Diamond Bank's Long-term National ratings at 'A-(nga)' and Foreign Currency Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' with a Stable Outlook. The ratings were based on the Bank’s earnings and diversified/s...

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

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“South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup™, Here I come” Says Diamond Bank’s Customer

The dream of Mr. Akinfenwa Oluwaseun, a chartered accountant who won the first Diamond Visa Credit Card FIFA promo, to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches live in South Africa has become a reality with the presentation of the coveted prize to him i...

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

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MORE SALARY 4LIFE WINNERS EMERGE IN DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA REWARDS

Two Diamond Bank customers have emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw for November which took place in Lagos.Jude Onyebuchi Duru, a customer from the Bank’s Idumota, Lagos Island branch, and Sund...

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

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DIAMOND BANK TICKLES CONSUMERS WITH ZERO INTEREST CAR FINANCING

Diamond Bank is giving Nigerians cause to celebrate this festive season by offering a first-of-its-kind window of opportunities for customers to acquire choice Peugeot cars without paying any interests on the principal.  Cars available in the Peugeot...

Thursday, 19 November 2009

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Diamond Visa Credit Card Records Oustanding Customer Patronage

Barely 9 months after its launch into the Nigerian consumer market, Diamond Visa Credit Card, the first naira denominated credit card in the country, has recorded well over 200,000 successful transactions valued at N5billion naira, a feat the Bank sa...

Monday, 19 October 2009

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Diamond Bank's SavingsXtra Draw Produces Salary 4Life Winners

Two customers of Diamond Bank Plc emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw which took place in Lagos today.   Amadi Cordelia Oluchi, a customer from the Bank’s Nyannya branch, Abuja, and Babangida M...

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

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Diamond Bank Celebrates Its Customers

The Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank Plc, Emeka Onwuka has reiterated the Bank’s commitment in delivering quality service to its numerous customers at any point in time, stressing that the “Customer is the King”.Speaking through the Executive ...

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

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Civil Servant Hits N50m Jackpot in Diamond SavingsXtra Big Win Draw

Diamond Bank has fulfilled its promise of giving out a whooping N50 million to an extra special customer after winners emerged in the 1st Diamond SavingsXtra Half Yearly draw held in Lagos on January 9, 2009. Umaru James Ombugadu, a customer of the B...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank voted Nigerian Bank of The Year

Diamond Bank was in the early hours of Thursday, January 15, 2009, voted Nigeria's Bank of the Year at the 14th Annual ThisDay Awards Festival 2009 held in Abuja. The award was in recognition of the Bank's sterling performance and resilience even ...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank grows earnings to N724 billion in 9 months

Diamond Bank has again reaffirmed its position as one of the top players in the premier league of banks in Nigeria with its latest financial report card for the first 9 months of its 2008 / 2009 financial year showing very healthy growth on all indic...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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LUTH commends Diamond Bank Plc

The efforts of Diamond Bank Plc in showing concern to the less privileged in the society by way of several interventions have been commended by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), thanking the Bank for putting back smiles on the faces a...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank deepens interest in Oil and Gas Industry

Diamond Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment and support for the Oil & Gas industry in the country as it actively participates as one of the sponsors of the 9th Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG9) Exhibition and Conference, holding at the International Con...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank Showcases her Services at Kaduna International Trade Fair

As part of its business plan to promote and grow retail banking market in Nigeria, Diamond Bank has set us a stand to showcase its bouquet of products and services at on going Kaduna International Trade Fair. In a statement by the Bank's Head Cor...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank committed to Quality Service Delivery says GMD

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc, Mr. Emeka Onwuka has reassured of the Bank's commitment to remain customer-centric in its financial service delivery, as he urged its numerous customers to take advantag...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank storms Enugu International Trade Fair

As part of its business plan to promote and grow retail banking market in Nigeria, Diamond Bank has set us a stand to showcase its bouquet of products and services at on going Enugu International Trade Fair. In a statement by the Bank's Head...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank gives away 14 more prizes in her monthly SavingsXtra Promo

As part of its effort in encouraging saving culture in the country and as well reward its loyal customers, 14 new winners emerged from Diamond Bank's monthly SavingsXtra promo draw. According to a statement by the Bank, the draw which was con...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank donates 200 motocycles to Sokoto State Govt.

As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, Diamond Bank Plc has donated 200 units of motorcycles to the Sokoto State Government which is the Bank's support to the Poverty Alleviation Programme of the state government. Speaking d...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank earmarks N300Million for SME Financing

In line with its tradition of playing a leading role in engineering the growth and development of the Micro, Small and Medium Scale businesses in the country, Diamond Bank Plc has finalized plans to lend out the sum of N300million to this sector ...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank takes center stage at OTC Conference in Houston

Diamond Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment and support for the development and growth of the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry as it emerges the official Banker to the Nigerian delegation to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) holding in Houst...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond SavingsXtra Promo Draws more winners emerge

Two Diamond Bank's customers recently emerged the winners of star prizes of N10m and a 2009 brand new Toyota Camry Car respectively at the Second Quarterly Draw of Diamond SavingsXtra Reward. According to a statement by the Bank, the draw which was c...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank to showcase Card Products at 2009 CardExpo Africa

As part of efforts to foster a cashless economy by encouraging the adoption and preference for card transactions in the Nigeria, Diamond Bank PLC has concluded plans to participate actively at the 2009 CardExpo Africa. The Bank will be particip...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank appointed Primary Dealer/Market Maker for FGN Bonds

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the Debt Management Office (DMO) has given Diamond Bank Plc the nod to perform the functions of a Primary Dealer Market Maker (PDMM) in FGN Bonds. Speaking at brief presentation ceremony held i...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank voted African Bank of The Year

Diamond Bank Plc has emerged as the winner of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine’s AFRICAN BANK OF THE YEAR AWARD in the African Commerce and Industries Awards, 2009. African Leadership is an International magazine that profiles African l...

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

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Diamond Bank set to reward a customer with N50m plus other prizes

In the next few days, one Nigerian will smile home with a lump sum of N50m courtesy of Diamond Bank’s SavingsXtra reward scheme. The winner which will emerge from a draw in early July 2009 will be the second person to win such a multi-million nair...

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

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DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS N8.7 BILLION PBT IN FIRST QUARTER 2013 SUPPORTED BY A GROWING BALANCE SHEET

Diamond Bank has reiterated its resolve to grow its capacity and increase profitability with the posting  of a profit-before-tax of N8.7 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. In a press release made available to our correspondent, Grou...

Thursday, 11 April 2013

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DIAMOND BANK POSTS IMPRESSIVE RESULTS FOR 2012

Diamond Bank Plc has declared a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N27.5 billion for its financial year ended December 31, 2012. This represents a complete turnaround from the Loss Before Tax of N18.0 billion recorded in the corresponding period in 2011. Th...

Wednesday, 10 April 2013

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DIAMOND BANK OPENS UK SUBSIDIARY

Diamond Bank PLC has secured the approval of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), UK to own and operate a bank in the United Kingdom. In a statement issued by the Bank, its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Alex Otti, state...

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

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DIAMOND BANK PLEDGES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR THE NIGERIAN CHILD

Diamond Bank Plc, a leading commercial bank in Nigeria has said it would continue to invest in the people of Nigeria, particularly children. Mr. Uzoma Dozie, Executive Director, Lagos and West Businesses of the bank stated this on Tuesday at the unv...

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

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DIAMOND BANK LAUNCHES MOBILE BANKING TRUCK

Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading commercial banks in Nigeria has launched a first of its kind mobile banking truck in the country in a bid to take banking services to the door step of its existing and potential customers. The new service, tagged...

Monday, 3 December 2012

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DIAMOND BANK WINS AWARD FOR BEST OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT COMPANY

Diamond Bank has once again confirmed its position as one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria by clinching the award of the Best Oil and Gas Investment Company in Africa by World Finance Magazine. In a press release issued by the Head o...

Thursday, 15 November 2012

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DIAMOND BANK WELCOMES THE REMOVAL OF ATM WITHDRAWAL FEES BY NIGERIAN BANKS

Leading customer-centric bank, Diamond Bank PLC has described the decision of other commercial banks in Nigeria to remove the N100 ATM withdrawal fee as a welcome development. The bank further stated that such concessions would further strengthen the...

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

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DIAMOND BANK SET TO UNVEIL NEW BRAND IDENTITY

Diamond Bank PLC is set to unveil a new corporate identity reflected in a new vibrant corporate logo. Through a press release issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Ayona Aguele-Trimnell, the bank announced it had undertaken an overhau...

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

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DIAMOND BANK CROSSES THE N1TRILLION TOTAL ASSET MARK WITH IMPRESSIVE Q3 RESULTS

Diamond Bank PLC has continued on the path of excellent financial performance, delivering a double digit return on equity as it announced a 33.6% increase in profit before tax to N23.2 billion in its 2012 3rd quarter results. In a statement released...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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IFC GRANTS $70M CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED LOAN TO DIAMOND BANK

In what is yet another indicator of its rising credit rating in the market, Diamond Bank has been granted a $70million 7-year convertible subordinated loan by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Africa Capitalization Fund Limited (a speci...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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IFUEKO OMOIGUI OKARU APPOINTED INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF DIAMOND BANK

Diamond Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and shareholders in general meeting. According to a st...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK SUSTAINS REBOUND WITH IMPRESSIVE Q2 RESULTS

Diamond Bank PLC has continued on the path of delivering a double digit return on equity for year 2012 as it announced a 413% increase in profit before tax in its 2012 half year results. In a statement released to newsmen from its corporate head off...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND VISA CREDIT CARD WINS THE BEST CREDIT CARD AWARD FOR THE SECOND YEAR

Diamond Bank PLC has once again demonstrated its market leadership with the award of the best credit card at the eBusiness Dinner and Awards of the 2012 Card, ATM & Mobile Expo Africa held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Acco...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK COLLABORATES WITH LAGOS BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL TO REWARD CHILDRENS CREATIVE TALENTS

Intent on supporting and growing the creative talents of the next generation, Diamond Bank Plc recently announced its collaboration with the Lagos Black Heritage Festival to sponsor the Vision of the Child Painting Competition. The Vision of the Chil...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS CONTINUED OPERATING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRST QUARTER 2012

Diamond Bank’s operating performance has continued to show significant improvement even as the bank reissues its first quarter 2012 results in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The bank’s reissued results indicate it m...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK PLC REPORTS N7.5 BILLION PBT IN FIRST QUARTER 2012

Diamond Bank’s repositioning drive and the conclusion of its balance sheet clean-up has begun to yield profitable results as the Bank announces a profit-before-tax of N7.5billion for first quarter 2012. In a press release made available to our corre...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK AND VISA DEMONSTRATE INNOVATION IN CARD DESIGN

Visa, one of the world’s leading payment solution providers, has partnered with Diamond Bank Nigeria PLC to launch a premium card service to provide customers with increased credit card capabilities, convenience and rewards. This offering brings the...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK SPONSORS ENTREPRENEURS TO THE PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY

As part of its contribution towards economic development in Nigeria and in living up to its reputation as a frontline organization in the provision of support for Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs), Diamond Bank Plc has announced the s...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS WITH FOUNDATION TO BRING SUCCOR TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE

Diamond Bank Plc has once again partnered with the Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial (DOAM) Foundation to raise funds for the execution of the foundation’s programmes. This was made known on Saturday, 10 March 2012 at the cocktail event heralding the en...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK LAUNCHES DIAMOND PRIVILEGE FOR THE AFFLUENT

In furtherance of its drive to be the leader in retail banking, Diamond Bank has introduced a private banking proposition known as Diamond Privilege. The proposition was launched at the Sky Lounge of the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on February 23, 20...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK EXTOLS THE NIGERIAN SPIRIT WITH NAIJA DIAMONDS

As part of its efforts to promote Nigerian virtues to global limelight, Diamond Bank, in conjunction with Inspire Africa, has launched the season two of Naija Diamonds, a TV documentary series showcasing the heroic exploits of 36 Nigerians who contin...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

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DIAMOND BANK RE-LAUNCHES DOMICILIARY ACCOUNT

Diamond Bank Plc has once more demonstrated its bid to become the leading customer-centric bank with the launch of its revamped domiciliary account –the Diamond Domiciliary Account. In a recently issued press release, Senior Advisor, Retail Banking,...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK RESTATES COMMITMENT TO GROW MSMES

In pursuit of its agenda to empower Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME) as the main drivers of the economy, Diamond Bank Plc recently hosted entrepreneurs in Port Harcourt to a capacity building seminar – the 17th in the series since 2009...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

read more...

DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS PAGA

DIAMOND BANK PARTNERS PAGA TO OFFER BRANCHLESS FINANCIAL SERVICES IN NIGERIA In line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s drive towards making Nigeria a cashless society, Diamond Bank has announced the signing of a formal partnership with the Central...

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

read more...

DIAMOND BANK GRANTS INTEREST FREE LOANS TO 5 MSMEs

As part of its contribution towards economic development in Nigeria and in living up to its reputation as a frontline lender to micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs), Diamond Bank has granted interest free loans up to a maximum of N2m eac...

Saturday, 8 October 2011

read more...

Diamond Bank’s Chairman Assures Shareholders of Steady Growth

... as shareholders approve Dividends The esteemed shareholders of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading commercial banks in the country, have been assured of the Bank’s steady growth in both profitability and business expansion, as it also pays divi...

Wednesday, 4 May 2011

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Diamond Bank records improved Operating Profit in its First Quarter 2011 results.

Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces Group results for the three months ended 30 March, 2011. According to statement by the Ban...

Friday, 8 April 2011

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Diamond Bank Announces Retirement of 13 Senior Staff

Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces the retirement of 13 senior staff after varied years of commendable service to the Bank. I...

Friday, 1 April 2011

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UK Eke Retires as Executive Director In Diamond Bank

The Board of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the retirement of Mr. UK Eke effective April 30, 2011 after 19 years of dedicated service to the Bank and marking the end of his second term in office as Executive Dire...

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

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Diamond Bank Releases Full Year Result Ended December 31, 2010

Diamond Bank Plc, provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria has announced its Group audited results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2010. The audited result demonstrat...

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

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Alex Otti Takes Over As Diamond Bank’s Group Managing Director

The newly appointed Group Managing Director/CEO of Diamond Bank Plc, Dr. Alex Otti yesterday formally took over the leadership of the Bank, which is one of the leading banks in Nigeria. Speaking at a brief hand-over ceremony in the Bank’s Head Offic...

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

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Diamond Bank Appoints New Directors

Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of three new directors into its Board. They are Ms. Ngozi Edozien (Non-Executive), Mr. Victor Ezenwoko (Executive Director, Regional Businesses South) and Mr. Abdulr...

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

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Diamond Bank Partners With USAID To Lend $8.3m To Nigerian Healthcare Entrepreneurs

Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigeria has in line with its tradition of playing a leading role in engineering the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Scale businesses in the country,  has partnered with the United States Agency for Internat...

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

read more...

Emeka Onwuka Retires as Diamond Bank GMD

 The Board of Diamond Bank Plc, one of the leading banks in Nigeria, has announced the retirement of Emeka Onwuka effective April 30, 2011 after 19 years of dedicated service to the Bank and marking the end of his second term in office as the Group M...

Monday, 24 January 2011

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Diamond Bank Publishes Tariffs & Fees Guide For Its Customers

In keeping with its tradition of being upright and transparent in its operations, Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigerian has published its tariffs and service fees for all its products and services to show that there are no hidden charges...

Friday, 14 January 2011

read more...

Diamond Bank Opts For International Commercial Banking

Following the recent CBN directives through its “Circular on the Review of the Universal Banking Model”, the Board of Directors of Diamond Bank Plc has approved the Bank’s plans to divest from its non-bank subsidiaries and focus on International Comm...

Friday, 12 November 2010

read more...

Diamond Bank Appoints Two New Directors

Omobola Johnson and Ian Greenstreet Join Diamond Bank BoardLAGOS, NIGERIA – 23 AUGUST 2010 – Diamond Bank Plc, (Bloomberg: DIAMONDB NL/ Reuters: DIAMONB.LG) (“Diamond Bank” orthe “Group”), the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial ser...

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

read more...

Diamond Bank Records Impressive Half Year Result

Diamond Bank Plc, provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces its results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2010.  The unaudited result demonstrates continued g...

Thursday, 22 July 2010

read more...

Diamond Bank Unveils Criteria for Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Diamond Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigeria offering excellence financial services, has unveiled the criteria for its Award on Excellence in Financial Reporting aimed at rewarding journalists who excel in the field of financial reporting.Speaki...

Thursday, 22 July 2010

read more...

DIAMOND BANK SET TO REWARD EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

Diamond Bank has concluded plans to reward journalists who excel in the field of financial reporting. The award aptly tagged the Diamond Bank Awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the first to be instituted by any Nigerian Bank for print jo...

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

read more...

DIAMOND BANK AND INSPIRE AFRICA DISCOVER NAIJA DIAMONDS

As Nigeria turns 50, Diamond Bank and Inspire Africa have rolled out the drums to celebrate the true Nigerian Spirit by unveiling Naija Diamonds; a 6-part TV documentary series.According to a statement issued by Mo Abudu; the founder of Inspire Afric...

Tuesday, 29 June 2010

read more...

DIAMOND BANK RELEASES 8-MONTH RESULT ENDED DEC. 31, 2009

 ... showing resilient, net interest income and continued deposit growth  Diamond Bank Plc, the provider of comprehensive banking and other financial services to corporate and individual customers across Nigeria and Africa announces its results for t...

Friday, 30 April 2010

read more...

DIAMOND BANK CRASHES RETAIL LOAN RATES

As part of its initiatives to ease the effects of the global credit crunch and boost consumer lending, Diamond Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, is once more blazing the trail as it has crashed all its retail lending rates. In addition, the Bank ...

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

read more...

TWO NEW SALARY 4LIFE WINNERS EMERGE IN DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA REWARDS

Two Diamond Bank customers have emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw for February 2010, which took place in Lagos.Ehujor Patience Egimiagbon of Diamond Bank’s Trade Fair Complex, ASPANDA branch ...

Thursday, 11 February 2010

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Diamond Bank Honors Staff at Long Service Award Night

As part of its culture of appreciating staff contributions to its rapid growth, Diamond Bank Plc recently in Lagos, rewarded some of its staff that have spent 10 years and above in service to the Bank.Speaking at the annual Award Night, the Group Man...

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

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Diamond Bank Launches Mobile Website

As part of its innovativeness and thirst for optimizing quality customer service delivery at all times, Diamond Bank Plc, one of the Nigerian’s leading banks, has announced the launch of its mobile website to the general public. With this feat, Diamo...

Wednesday, 6 January 2010

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DG National Lottery Regulatory Commission Endorses DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA’s Draw Process

The transparency and efficiency embedded in the Diamond Bank’s Savingsxtra draw process have been commended by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission.Speaking at the December Surprise Draw of the Savingsxtra reward campaign held in Lagos on Decem...

Thursday, 31 December 2009

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FITCH AFFIRMS DIAMOND BANK PLC'S NATIONAL LONG-TERM RATING AT A-

Fitch Ratings on 15 December 2009 affirmed Diamond Bank's Long-term National ratings at 'A-(nga)' and Foreign Currency Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' with a Stable Outlook. The ratings were based on the Bank’s earnings and diversified/s...

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

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“South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup™, Here I come” Says Diamond Bank’s Customer

The dream of Mr. Akinfenwa Oluwaseun, a chartered accountant who won the first Diamond Visa Credit Card FIFA promo, to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches live in South Africa has become a reality with the presentation of the coveted prize to him i...

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

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MORE SALARY 4LIFE WINNERS EMERGE IN DIAMOND SAVINGSXTRA REWARDS

Two Diamond Bank customers have emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw for November which took place in Lagos.Jude Onyebuchi Duru, a customer from the Bank’s Idumota, Lagos Island branch, and Sund...

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

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DIAMOND BANK TICKLES CONSUMERS WITH ZERO INTEREST CAR FINANCING

Diamond Bank is giving Nigerians cause to celebrate this festive season by offering a first-of-its-kind window of opportunities for customers to acquire choice Peugeot cars without paying any interests on the principal.  Cars available in the Peugeot...

Thursday, 19 November 2009

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Diamond Visa Credit Card Records Oustanding Customer Patronage

Barely 9 months after its launch into the Nigerian consumer market, Diamond Visa Credit Card, the first naira denominated credit card in the country, has recorded well over 200,000 successful transactions valued at N5billion naira, a feat the Bank sa...

Monday, 19 October 2009

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Diamond Bank's SavingsXtra Draw Produces Salary 4Life Winners

Two customers of Diamond Bank Plc emerged winners of “Salary 4Life” Star Prize in the Diamond Savingsxtra Season 2 reward draw which took place in Lagos today.   Amadi Cordelia Oluchi, a customer from the Bank’s Nyannya branch, Abuja, and Babangida M...

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

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Diamond Bank Celebrates Its Customers

The Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank Plc, Emeka Onwuka has reiterated the Bank’s commitment in delivering quality service to its numerous customers at any point in time, stressing that the “Customer is the King”.Speaking through the Executive ...

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

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Civil Servant Hits N50m Jackpot in Diamond SavingsXtra Big Win Draw

Diamond Bank has fulfilled its promise of giving out a whooping N50 million to an extra special customer after winners emerged in the 1st Diamond SavingsXtra Half Yearly draw held in Lagos on January 9, 2009. Umaru James Ombugadu, a customer of the B...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank voted Nigerian Bank of The Year

Diamond Bank was in the early hours of Thursday, January 15, 2009, voted Nigeria's Bank of the Year at the 14th Annual ThisDay Awards Festival 2009 held in Abuja. The award was in recognition of the Bank's sterling performance and resilience even ...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank grows earnings to N724 billion in 9 months

Diamond Bank has again reaffirmed its position as one of the top players in the premier league of banks in Nigeria with its latest financial report card for the first 9 months of its 2008 / 2009 financial year showing very healthy growth on all indic...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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LUTH commends Diamond Bank Plc

The efforts of Diamond Bank Plc in showing concern to the less privileged in the society by way of several interventions have been commended by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), thanking the Bank for putting back smiles on the faces a...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank deepens interest in Oil and Gas Industry

Diamond Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment and support for the Oil & Gas industry in the country as it actively participates as one of the sponsors of the 9th Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG9) Exhibition and Conference, holding at the International Con...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank Showcases her Services at Kaduna International Trade Fair

As part of its business plan to promote and grow retail banking market in Nigeria, Diamond Bank has set us a stand to showcase its bouquet of products and services at on going Kaduna International Trade Fair. In a statement by the Bank's Head Cor...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank committed to Quality Service Delivery says GMD

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc, Mr. Emeka Onwuka has reassured of the Bank's commitment to remain customer-centric in its financial service delivery, as he urged its numerous customers to take advantag...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank storms Enugu International Trade Fair

As part of its business plan to promote and grow retail banking market in Nigeria, Diamond Bank has set us a stand to showcase its bouquet of products and services at on going Enugu International Trade Fair. In a statement by the Bank's Head...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank gives away 14 more prizes in her monthly SavingsXtra Promo

As part of its effort in encouraging saving culture in the country and as well reward its loyal customers, 14 new winners emerged from Diamond Bank's monthly SavingsXtra promo draw. According to a statement by the Bank, the draw which was con...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank donates 200 motocycles to Sokoto State Govt.

As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, Diamond Bank Plc has donated 200 units of motorcycles to the Sokoto State Government which is the Bank's support to the Poverty Alleviation Programme of the state government. Speaking d...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank earmarks N300Million for SME Financing

In line with its tradition of playing a leading role in engineering the growth and development of the Micro, Small and Medium Scale businesses in the country, Diamond Bank Plc has finalized plans to lend out the sum of N300million to this sector ...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank takes center stage at OTC Conference in Houston

Diamond Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment and support for the development and growth of the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry as it emerges the official Banker to the Nigerian delegation to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) holding in Houst...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond SavingsXtra Promo Draws more winners emerge

Two Diamond Bank's customers recently emerged the winners of star prizes of N10m and a 2009 brand new Toyota Camry Car respectively at the Second Quarterly Draw of Diamond SavingsXtra Reward. According to a statement by the Bank, the draw which was c...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank to showcase Card Products at 2009 CardExpo Africa

As part of efforts to foster a cashless economy by encouraging the adoption and preference for card transactions in the Nigeria, Diamond Bank PLC has concluded plans to participate actively at the 2009 CardExpo Africa. The Bank will be particip...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank appointed Primary Dealer/Market Maker for FGN Bonds

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the Debt Management Office (DMO) has given Diamond Bank Plc the nod to perform the functions of a Primary Dealer Market Maker (PDMM) in FGN Bonds. Speaking at brief presentation ceremony held i...

Thursday, 9 July 2009

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Diamond Bank voted African Bank of The Year

Diamond Bank Plc has emerged as the winner of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine’s AFRICAN BANK OF THE YEAR AWARD in the African Commerce and Industries Awards, 2009. African Leadership is an International magazine that profiles African l...

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

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Diamond Bank set to reward a customer with N50m plus other prizes

In the next few days, one Nigerian will smile home with a lump sum of N50m courtesy of Diamond Bank’s SavingsXtra reward scheme. The winner which will emerge from a draw in early July 2009 will be the second person to win such a multi-million nair...

Wednesday, 8 July 2009

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