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 […]
How to sustain domestic retail investors confidence — Shareholders
WE are happy that domestic retail investors are returning. This is because of what we see in the economy now.
NAICOM to sack chief executives over unpaid claims
NATIONAL Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says it is working on applying statutory deposits of insurance firms to defray unpaid claims and that it will sack the chief executive of any company whose deposit is applied.
Adverse tax on dividends scares investors – Anono
Multiple taxation, especially double taxation of dividends has always been a burning issue in the Nigerian capital market. In this interview with Financial Vanguard, Mr. Godwin Anono, Chairman, Nigeria Professional Shareholders Association, NPSA, said it is disincentive to investment in the stock market and called on the federal government to cut tax.
Sovereign Trust records 32% growth in investment income in 2016
SOVEREIGN Trust Insurance Plc said it has recorded a growth of 3.3 percent in its balance sheet size and 32 percent in its investment income respectively for the year ended December 2016.
NDIC secures up to N200, 000 of MfB customers’ deposit — NAMB President
NDIC, insured deposits for individual customers in Microfinance Banks, MfBs, has reached N200, 000. Though this development provides significant security for depositors President, National Association of Microfinance Banks, NAMB, Mr. Rogers Nwoke, who disclosed this in an interview with Financial Vanguard, lamented that liquidity is not well distributed at all levels of the financial system in the country.
