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 […]
Nigeria needs sustainable housing policy- Fashola
In a bid to effectively tackle Nigeria’s housing problems, the country requires a consistent, measurable and sustainable housing policy that must be led by government and subsequently driven by the private sector. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, stated this at the recently concluded 35th Annual General Meeting and Housing Symposium of Shelter Afrique held in Abuja.
Fuel importation: Forex access remains huge challenge- Total
Total Nigeria Plc has stated that access to Foreign Exchange (forex) remains a huge challenge in its petroleum marketing business despite the removal of oil subsidy by the Federal Government. The company has also declared a N12.00 per share dividend, having paid an interim dividend of N2.00 per share, thus making it a total of N14.00 per share dividend declared for the financial year ended December 31, 2015.
NAMA, NAF to collaborate on safety of airspace
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, and the Nigerian Air Force ,NAF, are collaborating to make Nigeria airspace safer. The two institutions are deliberating in the areas of security of navigational infrastructure, calibration of navigational aids, training of personnel and exchange programmes.
Heritage Bank begins implementation of CBN’s N3bn youth fund
Heritage Bank Limited will this week commence the implementation of the N3 billion Youth Innovative Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YIEDP) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN selected Heritage Bank Limited as its pilot partner bank to unveil, administer and manage YIEDP. The programme, according to CBN, was designed to provide timely and affordable credit to assist youths in implementing their business ideas, thereby providing the mechanism of stimulating growth, reducing unemployment as well as addressing youth restiveness.
Economic downturn: Opportunity to invest in Nigeria’s future- AMfB
Accion Microfinance Bank (AMfB), weekend, said that the economic downturn opens up opportunities to invest further in the future of Nigeria. Chairman, AMfB, Mr. Patrick Akinwuntan, said this at the bank’s 10th Annual General Meeting for the financial year ended December 31, 2015, stating, “We see the challenges, we face it but we are quite reassured that it is indeed an opportunity for us to demonstrate value to our customers and to invest further in the future of Nigeria.
