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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Vocation and technical education: Key to improving Nigeria’s devt (4)

Vocation and technical education: Key to improving Nigeria’s devt (4)

The focus is on the roles of technology and vocational education in enhancing entrepreneurial skills that will equip students for entrepreneurship education in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-driven technological environment. The world has become globalized and the future prosperity depends on comparative advantage.

Alcohol sales surge in Nigeria despite rising religious beliefs

Alcohol sales surge in Nigeria despite rising religious beliefs

Alcohol sales in Africa are surging because of economic and population growth, a trend rubbing against the grain of another demographic factor defining the region: intense religiosity. By almost any measure, Africa is an exceptionally devout place and the major growth area for Christianity and Islam.

Banks’ lending to economy dips by N368bn

Banks’ lending to economy dips by N368bn

Bank’s lending to the Nigerian economy depreciated by 2.7 per cent in the second quarter of 2012.This was in contrast to an improvement of 8.3 per cent recorded in the first quarter of 2012.

Concessionaire invests N40bn on port infrastructure

Concessionaire invests N40bn on port infrastructure

Managing Director of Apapa Bulk Terminal, Capt. Emmanuel Omotayo, has said that the company has invested over N40 billion ($250 million) on infrastructure after the concession of the terminal in 2006.