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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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CBN tasks businesses on foreign exchange generation

CBN tasks businesses on foreign exchange generation

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has called on businesses in the country to ensure that their activities and operations are geared towards generating foreign exchange, which they will in turn, use for their import needs.

NGO calls for reform of housing finance

NGO calls for reform of housing finance

Lead Director of Centre for Social Justice, Mr. Eze Onyekpere, has called on the Federal government to implement reforms on housing finance to boost the development of the sector.

Lebanon urged to exploit Biz opportunities in Nig.

Lebanon urged to exploit Biz opportunities in Nig.

The Nigerian Ambassador to Lebanon, Amb. Oluwole Idowu has called on the Lebanese business community to exploit Nigeria’s transformation agenda to strengthen existing trade relations between Nigeria and Lebanon.

Economic growth and insurance (1)

Economic growth and insurance (1)

Theoretical studies and empirical evidence have shown that countries with better-developed financial systems enjoy faster and more stable long term growth. Well developed financial markets have a significant positive impact on total factor productivity, which translates into higher long term growth.

Success in your business: The Basic Guide to starting your business

Success in your business: The Basic Guide to starting your business

One might wonder the importance of knowing what is not business, but this is necessary because you need to know the kind of business you should not go into, and businesses that are prohibited by law. Not every business is a genuine one and I will be taking you through a list of businesses you must not be found doing.

Ophthalmologists urge FG to implement NHIS

Ophthalmologists urge FG to implement NHIS

Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to promptly implement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for the benefit of Nigerians and for the country to have a comprehensive health care.

Conceptshot institutes talent hunt show

Conceptshot institutes talent hunt show

Conceptshot Limited, an event, branding and photography outfit is set to leverage its inimitable clout in the industry by promoting raw talents, while harnessing their potentials for maximum impact.

Food security: Lagos to employ 1.3m people to boost cassava production

Food security: Lagos to employ 1.3m people to boost cassava production

As Lagos joins the rest of the globe in celebrating World Food Day this week, Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed it would be employing the services of about 1.3 million residents of the state into massive production of cassava as part of sustained measures to boost food production in the state.

Tractor intervention: PrOpCom anticipates N55m direct impact

Tractor intervention: PrOpCom anticipates N55m direct impact

The Challenge: improving farm productivity Nigeria has 78.5 million ha of cultivable land, but only 33 million ha are currently used for agriculture. Crop yields across the nation have remained relatively stagnant over the past 50 years when compared with yield gains in Asia. Why isn’t Nigeria fulfilling its farming potential?

Appraising Nigeria’s agriculture since independence

Appraising Nigeria’s agriculture since independence

Since the nation’s independence in 1960, agriculture had been the mainstay of the nation’s economy, providing the largest chunk of foreign exchange inflow into the country. Moreover, it contributed about 63 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to official statistics.

First Bank: Renewed commitment to putting customers first

First Bank: Renewed commitment to putting customers first

Since 1992, thousands of companies around the world have set aside the first full week in October each year to celebrate the Customer Service Week. The week-long celebration is traditionally devoted to recognising the significance of customer service and to honouring the people who serve and support customers with the highest degree of care and professionalism.

Post-merger: Shareholders save Nigeria from losing over N3tn

Post-merger: Shareholders save Nigeria from losing over N3tn

Shareholders of the five rescued banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), last week saved the country from losing over three trillion naira if they had disapproved of the various merging proposals by the Board of Directors at the court-ordered Extra Ordinary General Meetings (EGMs).

Guinness donates to Ibadan flood victims

Guinness donates to Ibadan flood victims

Guinness Nigeria Plc has restated its belief in corporate intervention in the society as well as doing business in a manner that continues to improve the lives of people.

Pen & Pages started as a hobby -Juliet Onaeko

Pen & Pages started as a hobby -Juliet Onaeko

Reading, no doubt, has proved to be a very important way of improving oneself in every area of life, health inclusive, as you make use of the grey cells of your brain to think and become smarter.