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First Bank named Nigeria’s strongest brand in 2026 by Brand Finance

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 […]
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Inflation: Mixed outlook as food prices remain high

Inflation: Mixed outlook as food prices remain high

AGAINST the backdrop of deceleration of inflationary pressures announced by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, last week, further insight into price movements in the first quarter of the year has indicated a mixed result.

Fidelity Bank proposes 14k dividend, grows  gross earnings by 3.5 %

Fidelity Bank proposes 14k dividend, grows gross earnings by 3.5 %

FIDELITY Bank Plc is proposing a dividend of 14 kobo per share to its shareholders, even as its gross earnings went up by 3.5 per cent to N152.0 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2016, from N146 billion achieved in the corresponding period in 2015.

The ‘NEEDS’ programme and monetary policy circular no. 37

The ‘NEEDS’ programme and monetary policy circular no. 37

PRESIDENT Buhari launched his government’s Economic Recovery and Growth plan, last week. The EGRP is in many ways similar to Government’s National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS 2004). The above title was first published in the Vanguard Newspapers on February 14 2005. A summary of that piece follows hereafter.

Diamond Bank CEO urges European investors to focus on Africa

Diamond Bank CEO urges European investors to focus on Africa

THE Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc, Uzoma Dozie, has urged European entrepreneurs and investors to step-up their investments in Africa, saying that the fundamentals for sustainable growth and development in the continent have remained positive.