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Bank of British West Africa

Photograph at the Bank of British West Africa black plaque

The Bank of British West Africa played a significant role in developing modern financial services across territories that were formerly British colonies in West Africa. Its operations were instrumental in bringing contemporary banking practices to the region.

Originally established as the Bank of British West Africa, the institution later adopted the name Bank of West Africa in 1957. By 1965, its journey as an independent entity concluded when it was acquired by Standard Bank. The bank's history is a testament to the evolving economic landscape of West Africa during the mid-20th century.

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Source: Open Plaques. Geographic data via OpenStreetMap.

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