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 […]
Meets CBN to reinstate bancassurance
NATIONAL Insurance Commission (NAICOM) said it held a meeting with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reinstate the sale of insurance products in banks (bancassurance).
NAICOM boosts insurance education with donations, grants
NATIONAL Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has donated N10million to the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State to boost the institution’s ICT Centre and a grant of N5.4m for the purchase of insurance textbooks for insurance education.
Premium rates for most classes are still going downhill — COO, Africa Re
Globally the soft market has been on for over a decade largely driven by the lack of significantly impactful catastrophes and increased capital flowing into the market. This trend has not helped margins in the industry and underwriters are therefore considering ways to firm up premium rates.
Kaduna Airport ready for international operations – FAAN, NAMA
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) say the Kaduna International Airport is now set for international operations.
Scarcity of funds worsens as CBN mops up N373 billion
SCARCITY of funds in the interbank money market intensified last week as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mopped up N373 billion through sales of treasury bills (TBs).
