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 […]
Google stock in record one-day windfall of $66.9bn
Google Inc.’s stock closed at a record $699.62 on Friday, delivering $66.9 billion to investors in one day – a record for Wall Street.
51 mortgage banks fail to meet recapitalisation requirements
Atotal of 51 primary mortgage banks (PMBs) failed to meet up with the recapitalisation stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as at December 31, 2014.
China reveals gold holdings amid investors’doubts
China released data on its gold holdings for the first time in about six years, but investors say the guessing game about the country’s actual inventory continues.
‘Foreign exchange risk impacting negatively on FDI’
Investors in capital market appears to be facing more headwinds in the weeks ahead as key factors that led to recent market declines are stiffening. The key factors are foreign portfolio investor’s (FPI) apathy and weak corporate earnings.
Stakeholders charge FG on increased revenue
Stakeholders, have called on the Federal Government to focus on areas of boosting government revenue as a means of meeting the country’s infrastructural deficits and financial obligations.
