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 […]
Terminal charges: Agents, operators set for another showdown
Freight forwarders and terminal operators are set for another showdown over disagreement on terminal charges. This follows the failure of the management of APM Terminal to honour the agreement reached with the agents to end the strike action which grounded port operations at APM terminal few weeks ago, as well as the judgment of the […]
AFC raises $300m for trade facilitation
Africa Finance Corporation has announced the close of a $300 million dual tranche, two-year and three-year club facility.
We need to transform Nigeria’s troubled Cocoa sector — US govt
Citing the insatiable worldwide appetite for chocolate, the US Consul General Jeffery Hawkins has urged the Nigerian government to position itself and take advantage of the opportunity that represents the increased efforts on mechanizing growing of cocoa in the country.
Bitters: Spirited history of a drink attacked by adulteration
A herbal based drink, is not just any ordinary alcoholic drink. Bitters are made from carefully selected tropical plant extracts which forms part of a secret recipe, and it is popular for its aphrodisiac qualities.
Nigeria’s growth to slow to 5% in 2015
Nigeria’s growth rate will slow to about 5 percent next year as a drop in oil’s price and a depreciating currency put pressure on the economy according to the International Monetary Fund
