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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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FEMA takes count of displaced persons for relief materials

FEMA takes count of displaced persons for relief materials

The FCT Emergency Management Agency, FEMA has identified some Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs camp at Sabon Kuchingoro, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory and commenced head count for onward distribution of relief materials to them.

World Bank to ensure Africa’s growth translates to low poverty

World Bank to ensure Africa’s growth translates to low poverty

I’ve got three topics that I’d like to talk about and then I’ll take your questions. I’ve just come from a meeting focused on the Ebola epidemic and we had an extremely productive discussion. We had president Konde from Guinea with us and we had President Johnson Sirleaf and President Koroma on video conference.

Remittances to Nigeria to hit $21bn by year end

Remittances to Nigeria to hit $21bn by year end

The World Bank Group has projected that Nigeria will in 2014 receive an inflow of $21 billion as remittances from Nigerians living and working abroad. This figure will place Nigeria as the top receipt of foreign remittance in Africa. Nigeria will be followed by Egypt with a projected remittance of $18 billion.