Finance

First Bank named Nigeria’s strongest brand in 2026 by Brand Finance

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 […]
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CBN to achieve 85% financial inclusion soon — Emefiele

CBN to achieve 85% financial inclusion soon — Emefiele

By Emma Ujah The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has expressed optimism that the bank would soon achieve the 85 per cent financial inclusion rate target in Nigeria According to him, the nation’s current rate is slightly below 70 per cent.Emefiele disclosed these at the headquarters in Abuja, yesterday, while […]

Consumer credit rises 40% to N2.1trn — CBN

Consumer credit rises 40% to N2.1trn — CBN

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said that consumer credit rose 40 per cent, year-on-year, YoY, to N2.1 trillion in November last year from N1.5 trillion in November 2020, driven by a rise in the tempo of economic activities. CBN disclosed this in the just released Economic Report for November 2021, adding […]

CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME: New membership enrolment falls 38% in 5yrs

CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME: New membership enrolment falls 38% in 5yrs

…As non-compliance in 22 states persists …Non-compliance blocks N127bn pension contributions By Babajide Komolafe & Rosemary Iwunze Enrolment of new members into the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, fell by 38 per cent in five years to 257,462 in 2021 from 411,258 in 2017 driven by persistent non-compliance in 22 states. Financial Vanguard analysis of annual […]