The Alternative Bank Limited (Alt Bank) has announced the appointment of Gul Khan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He succeeds Hassan Yusuf, the Bank’s founding Managing Director.

Khan brings more than 25 years of international financial services experience, having worked in Europe, America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Most recently he served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director of I&M Bank Kenya and was Group Head of Products for Airtel Money, the fintech business across 14 markets in Africa. He alsopreviously served as Global Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at HSBC Amanah, the Group’s non-interest banking business. His career also includes executive leadership roles with banks in UAE, Egypt and Qatar giving him experience across established banking institutions and technology-led financial services businesses.

Commenting on the appointment, Muhtar Bakare, Chairman of Alternative Bank, said “Gul’s expertise in non-interest banking and his leadership experience across African financial services position him well to lead Alternative Bank through its next phase of growth. The Board is confident in his ability to build on the Bank’s foundations and broaden its reach, while maintaining the strong governance and commercial discipline essential to long-term success.”

Khan will work with the Board and management team to guide the Bank’s next phase of growth. Outlining his priorities, he said:

“The opportunity is to make Alt Bank the preferred choice for consumers and businesses in Nigeria. That means understanding what customers need, whether acquiring productive assets or growing their businesses, and providing solutions that are relevant and they can use with ease. I look forward to working with colleagues to build on Alt Bank’s progress and earn our customers’ continued trust.”

Alt Bank met the CBN’s revised minimum capital requirement for national non-interest banks well ahead of the regulatory deadline. The Bank has also completed its migration to MIZAN, a core banking platform designed for non-interest financial institutions. Its strengthened capital base and investment in technology support its capacity to finance business growth and develop products that meet the needs of its customers.

The Alternative Bank is part of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc, a diversified Nigerian financial services group. Backed by the Group’s institutional strength, governance framework and commitment to innovation, the Bank continues to advance its mission of expanding access to non-interest financial solutions for individuals and businesses across Nigeria.

Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (“GTBank”), the banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”), today announced the launch of the 737 App designed around the evolving financial needs, digital habits and everyday experiences of young Nigerians. The launch further reaffirms GTBank’s longstanding commitment to building financial solutions that empowers the younger generation.

For GTBank, engaging the younger generation goes beyond providing access to banking services. It is about understanding how young people live, work, connect, spend and plan for the future, and developing solutions that fit these realities. This commitment has shaped the bank’s product innovation over the years, from GTCrea8, which offers young people free banking services, to a growing suite of digital solutions that make managing money easier, faster and more accessible.

The 737 App represents another deliberate step in this journey. Recognising that young people are increasingly mobile-driven, digitally connected and accustomed to managing different aspects of their lives from their phones, GTBank has developed an application that fits into the lifestyle of the young average Nigerian, experiencing life more and banking less. I

The 737 App uses customers’ phone numbers as their account numbers, making account details easier to remember and share. It also offers free virtual Naira Mastercard for online payments on international platforms such as Amazon, Netflix, Spotify and AliExpress. Its Scan to Pay feature enables faster transfers by eliminating manual account entry, while savings tools support future goals. Customers can also access instant loans and conveniently pay for airtime, data and utility bills.

Commenting on the launch, the Managing Director of GTBank, Mrs Miriam Olusanya, said: “We recognise that younger generations have an evolving relationship with money and financial services. They are technology-driven, digitally connected and increasingly intentional about how they spend, save and pursue their ambitions. Our responsibility is to understand these changing behaviours and translate them into financial solutions that fit seamlessly into their lifestyles. The 737 App reflects this commitment, bringing together the convenience, speed and accessibility they expect, while providing the tools to support their financial aspirations and plan for the future.”

She added: “This reflects the Group’s broader commitment to continuously innovate around the needs of the younger generation. Over the years, we have remained deliberate about creating products and opportunities that make financial services more accessible, relevant and rewarding for young people, empowering them to pursue their ambitions and make the most of life.”

The 737 App is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, with a seamless digital onboarding process for both new and existing customers.

To ensure more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement, the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has made some changes to the structure of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.

The Council has approved that only the campaign’s Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, as official Spokesperson; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, will speak on behalf of the Council.

All previously announced persons in this capacity shall henceforth dissolve into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as members.

Radio and TV stations are hereby advised to take note of these changes and act accordingly. The campaign will delegate appropriate person(s) for appearances where and when necessary.

The Alternative Bank Limited (Alt Bank) has announced the appointment of Gul Khan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He succeeds Hassan Yusuf, the Bank’s founding Managing Director.

Khan brings more than 25 years of international financial services experience, having worked in Europe, America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Most recently he served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director of I&M Bank Kenya and was Group Head of Products for Airtel Money, the fintech business across 14 markets in Africa. He alsopreviously served as Global Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at HSBC Amanah, the Group’s non-interest banking business. His career also includes executive leadership roles with banks in UAE, Egypt and Qatar giving him experience across established banking institutions and technology-led financial services businesses.

Commenting on the appointment, Muhtar Bakare, Chairman of Alternative Bank, said “Gul’s expertise in non-interest banking and his leadership experience across African financial services position him well to lead Alternative Bank through its next phase of growth. The Board is confident in his ability to build on the Bank’s foundations and broaden its reach, while maintaining the strong governance and commercial discipline essential to long-term success.”

Khan will work with the Board and management team to guide the Bank’s next phase of growth. Outlining his priorities, he said:

“The opportunity is to make Alt Bank the preferred choice for consumers and businesses in Nigeria. That means understanding what customers need, whether acquiring productive assets or growing their businesses, and providing solutions that are relevant and they can use with ease. I look forward to working with colleagues to build on Alt Bank’s progress and earn our customers’ continued trust.”

Alt Bank met the CBN’s revised minimum capital requirement for national non-interest banks well ahead of the regulatory deadline. The Bank has also completed its migration to MIZAN, a core banking platform designed for non-interest financial institutions. Its strengthened capital base and investment in technology support its capacity to finance business growth and develop products that meet the needs of its customers.

The Alternative Bank is part of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc, a diversified Nigerian financial services group. Backed by the Group’s institutional strength, governance framework and commitment to innovation, the Bank continues to advance its mission of expanding access to non-interest financial solutions for individuals and businesses across Nigeria.

Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (“GTBank”), the banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”), today announced the launch of the 737 App designed around the evolving financial needs, digital habits and everyday experiences of young Nigerians. The launch further reaffirms GTBank’s longstanding commitment to building financial solutions that empowers the younger generation.

For GTBank, engaging the younger generation goes beyond providing access to banking services. It is about understanding how young people live, work, connect, spend and plan for the future, and developing solutions that fit these realities. This commitment has shaped the bank’s product innovation over the years, from GTCrea8, which offers young people free banking services, to a growing suite of digital solutions that make managing money easier, faster and more accessible.

The 737 App represents another deliberate step in this journey. Recognising that young people are increasingly mobile-driven, digitally connected and accustomed to managing different aspects of their lives from their phones, GTBank has developed an application that fits into the lifestyle of the young average Nigerian, experiencing life more and banking less. I

The 737 App uses customers’ phone numbers as their account numbers, making account details easier to remember and share. It also offers free virtual Naira Mastercard for online payments on international platforms such as Amazon, Netflix, Spotify and AliExpress. Its Scan to Pay feature enables faster transfers by eliminating manual account entry, while savings tools support future goals. Customers can also access instant loans and conveniently pay for airtime, data and utility bills.

Commenting on the launch, the Managing Director of GTBank, Mrs Miriam Olusanya, said: “We recognise that younger generations have an evolving relationship with money and financial services. They are technology-driven, digitally connected and increasingly intentional about how they spend, save and pursue their ambitions. Our responsibility is to understand these changing behaviours and translate them into financial solutions that fit seamlessly into their lifestyles. The 737 App reflects this commitment, bringing together the convenience, speed and accessibility they expect, while providing the tools to support their financial aspirations and plan for the future.”

She added: “This reflects the Group’s broader commitment to continuously innovate around the needs of the younger generation. Over the years, we have remained deliberate about creating products and opportunities that make financial services more accessible, relevant and rewarding for young people, empowering them to pursue their ambitions and make the most of life.”

The 737 App is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, with a seamless digital onboarding process for both new and existing customers.

To ensure more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement, the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has made some changes to the structure of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.

The Council has approved that only the campaign’s Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, as official Spokesperson; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, will speak on behalf of the Council.

All previously announced persons in this capacity shall henceforth dissolve into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as members.

Radio and TV stations are hereby advised to take note of these changes and act accordingly. The campaign will delegate appropriate person(s) for appearances where and when necessary.