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 […]
Investment in agricultural research has gone down – Akinbamijo
Dr Yemi Akinbamijo has an agriculture background with specialization in animal production. As an agricultural expert who has served in various capacities over the last 28 years, he is solidly plugged-in on agricultural development issues in Africa.
NES to open agric sector for more investment – Shamsuddeen
The 19th edition of the Nigeria Economic summit (NES 19) will open up the agricultural sector for increased foreign and domestic investment. Minister for National Planning/Deputy Chairman, National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman stated this at a press conference to announce the summit.
‘Financial inclusion: Low awareness characterises mobile money services’
*Teenagers, young people show higher interest..
The target of monetary authorities to attract the unbanked into the banking system and other cashless initiative introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in the banking sector is yet to gain momentum.
‘Embracing diversity critical for finance leaders’
Leaders in the field of finance must embrace diversity in order to remain competitive in the global economy. Global Chief Executive Officer, Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA), Helen Brown said this in Lagos while speaking at ‘Women in Finance’ conference organised by ACCA Nigeria.
E-learning is cost-effective – Amed Demirhan
Mr Amed Demirhan is the Director of Library Services at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola. In 2006, he started the first digital library in the University of Kurdistan, Iraq. In November 2011, he moved to AUN as Director of Library Services where he has transformed the library from a traditional library to a digital library and now, AUN is about to unveil its new smart library, all in a bid to go green and make education cheaper.
