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 […]
Q1’17: Corporate earnings drive bullish trading
AS companies continue to turn in the first quarter 2017 (Q1’17) results to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, bullish trading is expected to trend this week in line with last week’s performance.
Zenith, GTB supremacy battle continues
AT 48.6% growth in gross earnings to N147.7 billion, Zenith Bank Plc may have emerged the industry leader on top-line from the onset of 2017 financial year. But at a pre-tax profit of N44.2 billion it pales behind Guaranty Trust Bank’s N50.4 billion, giving the two financial icons a breath-taking and persistent rivalry.
Google, Amazon, Microsoft post rising Q1 profits
PROFITS at Google parent Alphabet increased 28 percentyear-on-year to $5.4 billion, boosted by advertising on mobile phones and the popular YouTube video service.
Elumelu Foundation picks 1000 entrepreneurs for TEEP 2017
TONY Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced the names of 1,000 entrepreneurs selected across 37 countries in Africa for the 2017 edition of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP), the third in the 10-year $100 million programme.
Industrialisation and Entrepreneurial Revolution
IN 2009, the United Nations Industrial Development organisation (UNIDO) announced plans to conduct investor surveys In 22 African countries. A key goal of the survey in the case of Nigeria is to facilitate the creation of a Nigerian Industrial master plan.
