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 […]
Neimeth grows profit by 27 %, declares 7k dividend
Neimeth grows profit by 27 %, declares 7k dividend
GTI Group creates mutual fund as N5bn football fund debuts
GTI Group creates mutual fund as N5bn football fund debuts
Visa, Bantu collaborate to foster financial inclusion
Visa, Bantu collaborate to foster financial inclusion
First wholly made-in Nigeria tomato mix launched
First wholly made-in Nigeria tomato mix launched
Growth in insurance liability surpasses assets, as RBS picks up
Growth in insurance liability surpasses assets, as RBS picks up
Investors cautious as deadline for 2021 audited results draw near
Investors cautious as deadline for 2021 audited results draw near
CBN’s net liquidity injection rises 110% to N770bn
CBN’s net liquidity injection rises 110% to N770bn
Corporate borrowings via Commercial Papers crashed 76% to N375bn
Corporate borrowings via Commercial Papers crashed 76% to N375bn
FG commends SON for topping the rating index in ease of doing business
The Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment has commended the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, for coming as the topmost agency in the latest Ease of Doing Business index by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).
Regulators tasked on effective enforcement of mobile money frameworks
By Juliet Umeh The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, AMMBAN, has called on licensed operators to effectively implement operational guidelines in the industry. The association made the call at a press briefing in Lagos, while noting that effective implementation of the framework will check any irregularity in the industry. National President, […]
Nigeria, others have not fared well in attaining SDGs — UNIDO
The Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, UNIDO, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, has said that Nigeria, including other African countries, have not fared well in the attainment of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.
NASME, others push advocacy for women entrepreneurs
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, IWD, the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, NASME, along with major industry stakeholders have advocated for more opportunities for women entrepreneurs to thrive in the country.
VANGUARD AGRIBUSINESS SUMMIT: Experts charge govts on agribiz attractiveness
“Don’t force youths to join agric business, make it attractive for them. Make it sexy. Agric should be demand driven.”
FG to tap 2bn euros from 2021 bond ― Finance Minister
By Emma Ujah, with agency reports The federal government plans to tap 2 billion euros this month or next of the money it raised in a eurobond sale last year. Reuters reported the Finister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, as disclosing this at the Arab-African Conference in Cairo, Egypt, yesterday. She […]
We’ll remove all impediments to doing business – Osinbajo
Abuja Bureau ChiefThe federal government is determined to eliminate all impediments to doing business in the country, Vice president Yemi Osinbajo, has said.
