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 […]
Banks weigh options for meeting the new LDR threshold
Deposit money banks are reassessing their strategy to meet the new minimum Loan-to-Deposit Ratio, LDR, of 65 percent prescribed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, mid last year.
C & I Leasing N3.2bn rights issue closes today
C & I Leasing Plc Rights Issue of N3.2 billion will close today, Monday, January 13, 2020, following the extension period granted the company by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC had granted C&I Leasing Plc a 10-day extension for the closure of its Rights Issue which initially ended December 27, 2019.
BUA Cement shares up 6.63% to N41 per share
THE shares of BUA Cement Plc rose again by 6.64 percent on Friday, a day after its listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) following buy interest from investors. The stock, which was listed at N35 per share, rose to N41 after investors bought 8.198 million units valued at N336.14 million in 161 deals.
Banker advocates millennial focused cross generational workplace
A BANKER and the Convener of the Employee Marketplace (EMP) Initiative, Mr. Nduneche Ezurike, has called on organisations to embrace millennial focussed cross generational workplace.
ABCON cautions FG on France involvement in ECO currency
Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has advised the Federal Government to be wary of the involvement of France in the Eco currency project.
