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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FG sets up national housing data bank

FG sets up national housing data bank

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has established a National Housing Data Bank meant to provide information on house types, house characteristics, occupation ratio and the type of materials used in building.

Aitel unveils 2SIM offer

Aitel unveils 2SIM offer

The Airtel 2SIM offer comes with two matching numbers in one single starter pack and gives Airtel customers on the package access to benefits including 1 Kobo per second midnight call rate to SIM partner, 10 Kobo per second call rate to SIM partner. and 120 free monthly SMS. The new product is currently available to pre-paid customers.

Etisalat revs up brand equity, rewards distributors

Etisalat revs up brand equity, rewards distributors

Over 15 cars, including a Toyota landcruiser, were what Etisalat required to increase its brand equity when the telecommunication firm which has hit 6.8 million subscribers level rewarded its trade partners for making the achievement possible.

Aig-Imoukhuede named GBC Co-Chair

Aig-Imoukhuede named GBC Co-Chair

Board of Directors of GBC-Health, an organisation that mobilises business for a healthier world, has elected the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the organisation’s co-chairman.

Developing countries’ growth slide to 6.3 from 2011

Developing countries’ growth slide to 6.3 from 2011

Growth will slow from 7.3 per cent in 2010 to 6.3 per cent between 2011 and 2013, as developing countries including Nigeria reach full capacity according to the World Bank. As a result of the decline in the growth of developing countries, the World Bank advised developing countries to focus on tackling country-specific challenges such as achieving balanced growth through structural reforms.

INFLATION: THE QUIET PLAGUE

INFLATION: THE QUIET PLAGUE

Nigerian housewives know too well that sinking feeling when all items on the household shopping list cannot be covered by the regular budget. Our womenfolk have since become past masters (or mistresses) of the rigours of creative adjustment. The options are well defined, either cut down or do without some of the basic items in the food basket or make do with less preferred but cheaper substitutes.

NEPA privatization enters critical stage

NEPA privatization enters critical stage

The Privatisation of the National Electric Power Authority, NEPA, which metamorphosed into the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, has entered its critical stage as 525 firms have been prequalified to either buy the distribution companies or participate in power generation

PENGASSAN  re-elects Ogun president

PENGASSAN  re-elects Ogun president

Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, have re-elected Comrade Babatunde Ogun as the president to run the affairs of the association for the next three years.

Insurance industry under Daniel’s regulation

Insurance industry under Daniel’s regulation

Having manned the office of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) at a critical period in the history of the nation’s insurance industry as the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Fola Daniel has less than three months to the end of his four-year tenure.

Architects canvass creation of city limits

Architects canvass creation of city limits

The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Lagos State Chapter, has called on government to create city limits in urban areas of the country to reduce population stress on infrastructure and housing facilities of one city on another.