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 […]
Visa to acquire stake in Nigeria’s Interswitch
Visa Inc plans to acquire a “significant minority” stake in payments platform Interswitch, the Nigeria-based company said on Tuesday. Interswitch did not provide financial details in its statement. READ ALSO: Oil palm investors: Edo Govt. to provide 100,000 hectares of land The acquisition, which Sky News reported on Sunday as being a 20 per cent […]
Oando legal seminar: Experts harp on need to improve on infrastructure
Experts have harped on the need for Nigeria to improve on its infrastructural facilities to enable the country reap the benefits of African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, AFCTA .
LAPO pushes for sustainable finance principles in MfB sector
LAPO Microfinance Bank has called for increased adoption of sustainable finance practices by operators in the MfB subsector.
Equity markets: World billionaires go poorer, lose $388bn
The world’s richest people became a little ‘poorer’ last year, according to a report by UBS and PwC, as geopolitical turmoil and volatile equity markets reduced the wealth of billionaires for the first time in a decade.
Updated: Lagos State Gov, Sanwo-Olu presents N1trn 2020 Budget
Lagos State House of Assembly will today receive the N1trn Y2020 Budget to be presented by the state Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
