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 […]
Board shake-up at MRS Oil, Dantata resigns as chairman
A MAJOR change has taken place in the board of one of the major oil marketing companies, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, with Alhaji Sayyu Dantata resigning as chairman of the board.
Banks’ exposure to Etisalat Nigeria: an investor advisory
THE Nigerian bourse closed the week bullish, in line with analysts’ expectations. Activity during the week was broadly bullish, as the market closed positive on all the trading sessions of the week with investors taking position in value stocks.
NASD set to launch platform to ease SMEs funding challenges
FOLLOWING the dearth of cheap capital in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in the country, the NASD OTC Securities Exchange Plc, has announced plans to create a window, Enterprise Platform, that will enable MSMEs access funds to power their businesses.
Basic elements of a Loan agreement
Though very important with serious implications for the transaction, most borrowers usually do not pay adequate attention to studying this document to understand the meaning of the terms therein and how it will likely affect the loan repayment.
Flour Mills of Nig Plc: Strong full year earnings
THE much awaited full year 2016/17 financial results of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) was released late last week with revenue coming in 53 per cent higher year-on-year (YoY), less than significant deviation from analysts’ estimate of N524 billion.
