First Bank named Nigeria’s strongest brand in 2026 by Brand Finance
First Bank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has been recognised as the strongest brand in Nigeria in the “Nigeria 25 2026” ranking by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. The Bank achieved an AAA+ rating, the highest possible distinction, underscoring its unmatched brand strength and leadership […]
Dangote Flour Mills: Operators weigh impact of divestment on shareholders
THE divestment of Dangote FlourMill Plc from its noodles business will result in more value accretion to its shareholders, operators in the Nigerian capital market have said. According to them, selling the noodles business will allow the company to concentrate on the pasta and flour businesses where it has efficiency and competitive advantage.
Sterling Bank sponsors Open House Lagos
STERLING Bank Plc has sponsored the second edition of Open House Lagos with the theme: 50 years of Resilience and Innovation organised by the British Council and Open House Lagos Board.
The bull’ll gradually return as economy picks up— Solid-Rock Securities Boss
Government at all levels utilizes the capital market to finance the economy because it provides an alternative source of funding that can complement Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)
FG’s savings bond very attractive than banks’ rates, say shareholders
YES, I am aware of the savings bond introduced by the federal Government. Well, 13 per cent interest is a big one as no bank in Nigeria can pay you that. However, you can only invest the money you don’t need on savings bond.
N530bn bond, Tbills maturity to suppress scarcity of funds
There has been drastic reduction in demand for speculation due to fears of further appreciation of the naira
Equity losses deepen on NSE amidst mixed sentiment
EQUITY losses dominated the Nigerian stock market last week, amidst mixed sentiment by investors which led to a bearish run.
AAMA: Nigeria is now positioned to lead continental maritime — CEO, NIMASA
AT the end of the just concluded 3rd conference of the Association of Africa Maritime Administrations, AAMA, in Abuja, the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Peterside Dakuku, spoke with Vanguard’s Maritime Correspondent, Godfrey Bivbere, on the benefits of the conference for the continent and Nigeria. Dakuku, who was unanimously elected first President of AAMA at the end of the conference, also spoke on sundry issues in Nigerian maritime
The CBN is winning but pessimists still complain
THOMAS Hardy, 1840-1928, great British writer, once said that “a pessimist is the person who looks at the worst possible contingencies.” (VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 186). No Federal Government official has been plagued by more pessimists in the last two years, but especially since January this year, than Mr Emefiele, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria.
Nestle, Cadbury need more aggressive marketing to remain profitable – Akinwunmi
THE result of Nestle and Cadbury Plc was badly affected by high cost arising from cost of procuring raw materials and packaging items. What do you think is the reason for this and what is the fate of these companies?
Union Bank tutors 3000 students on financial literacy
EXECUTIVES of Union Bank of Nigeria, UBN Plc tutored about 3000 students across Nigeria about the advantages of savings in celebration of the Financial Literacy Day.
