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 […]
Cashless Policy: Covering the gap between implementation and objectives
When the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN announced the cashless policy in April 2011, it was greeted with mixed reaction. In some quarters, it was condemned out rightly, while people, who believe it was a good policy, but the timing was wrong.
Is e-commerce death knell for brick and mortar business?
Recent trends globally have shown tremendous growth in online related businesses. Nigeria is not being left out in this strongly emerging business platform as some of Nigeria’s online businesses, especially in the B2C category, like Jumia and Konga have already become recognised global brands.
Adversities couldn’t deter me from achieving my goals — Cosmas Maduka
The Chairman, Coscharis Group of Companies, Sir Cosmas Maduka has tasked Nigerian youths to remain committed in their various levels of capabilities to ensuring progressive future.
Cosmas who spoke at a recent inspirational forum, organized in Lagos for Nigerian youths, noted that his perseverance played a major role in providing him innumerable opportunities to attain the level that he is today in the Nigeria business world and beyond.
Cabotage fund: Stakeholders worry over failed objectives
THE recent public hearing by the House of Representative Ad-hoc Committee, investigating the alleged misappropriation of the Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF) following a public outcry by stakeholders and members of the shipping public has thrown up several issues.
World Bank willing to work with Nigeria on infrastructure development
At the just concluded 2013 IMF World Bank Group Meeting in Washington the Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attended meetings back to back and it was difficult tracking them down for a chat. It was at the end of the meetings on Sunday at 6 PM Washington time, that the minister finally had time to brief the Nigeria corps of reporters who converge at the World Bank building in the Washington cold.
