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 […]
Committee to submit report on AMAC MfB in four weeks
THE committee set up for the establishment of Abuja Municipal Area Council’s (AMAC) Microfinance Bank (MfB) has been mandated to make report available in four weeks time.
Reps summon NAICOM, AUPCTRE for peace meeting tomorrow
THE House of Representatives has summoned the Management of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) to a meeting in Abuja tomorrow to find a lasting solution to the endless feud between both parties.
Claims: NAICOM resolves 218, facilitates N5.5bn settlement by insurers in 2016
A TOTAL of 218 complaints were resolved by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for which N5 billion claims were settled by insurance companies to aggrieved policyholders in 2016.
Domestic market drive: Heritage Bank sponsors Season-3 of Bukas and Joint
IN a bid to promote local foods and strengthen the domestic market, Heritage Bank Plc, has sponsored Season-3 of Bukas & Joints, hosted by Olisa Adibua, a respected media personality on the African continent.
FIRST BANK: Customer queries N50 stamp duty, failed money transfer
Please stop charging stamp duty of N50 on current account transaction. Do not contravene the CBN directives. Remain the First to follow the laws governing banking in Nigeria. Cheers
Top Services to float N20bn REIT, names First Ally as fund manager
TOP Services Limited (TSL) has unveiled plans to float a N20 billion Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
Should investment returns in Collective Investment Scheme be taxed?
MULTIPLE taxation that characterises the nation’s stock market has continued to be criticized by stakeholders who have beckoned on the government to address the issue.
Med-View must pay dividend for sustained investors’ patronage – Okezie
Well, it is a welcome development to the stock market as well as the aviation industry. I came here to the floor of the NSE as an investor to hear what the company has to offer. From the presentations of the fact behind the listing of the shares on the Exchange, I am satisfied.
Agenda for new FRC’s Executive Secretary, Chairman
As against the previous structure where you have about 25 or 29 civil servants there, more of private sector operators should be in the Board of FRC, including shareholders because when there is a default, it is the shareholders money that is being used.
50 insurance companies splashed N186bn on management expenses in 2015, 2016
THE National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) will take action against non-compliance of insurance companies to prune their management expenses as 50 companies spent N91billion and N95 billion in 2015 and 2016 respectively, bringing the two years total expenditure to N185 billion.
