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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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Washing people’s clothes is my family legacy – Adebayo

Washing people’s clothes is my family legacy – Adebayo

Eniibukun Adebayo is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Clean Ace Drycleaners and Launderers. A leading laundry and drycleaning outfit in the country. In this encounter, he disclosed that the company recently established a School of Dry Cleaning at its Maryland, Ikeja, office, with the hope of equipping Nigeria’s unemployed youths with dry cleaning and entrepreneurial skills. Adebayo, who is a graduate of Economics, also spoke on his journey into the world of dry cleaning. Excerpts:

GIABA advocates more action against money laundering

GIABA advocates more action against money laundering

The Inter- Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa, {GIABA}, has called on Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries to step up their approach in the fight against the menace of money laundering and terrorism financing in the sub-region.

Court stops oil companies from performing FIRS functions

Court stops oil companies from performing FIRS functions

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has voided two separate arbitration awards worth $5.25 billion (about N840 billion) against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, in favour of some oil exploration companies in the country.

Aregbesola, Ajimobi call for seamless cooperation between Lagos, other states

Aregbesola, Ajimobi call for seamless cooperation between Lagos, other states

Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and his Oyo State counterpart, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, have stressed the need for Lagos State to evolve a ‘seamless cooperation’ between it and its neighbours for the state to attain the status of being the economic focal point of the country and indeed, the West African sub-region.

Brands can’t ignore the social media – DM2  boss

Brands can’t ignore the social media – DM2 boss

Four years in the Marketing Communications industry, David’s Mighty Men (DM2) has worked on some top brands like Dettol, Mouka and all the Coca cola brand’s television commercials among others. Mr. Uyi Omokaro, Managing Director, in this chat called for more investments on brands and the power of the social media platforms. Princewill Ekwujuru reports.

Talking insurance: Regulation and the insurance industry (4)

Talking insurance: Regulation and the insurance industry (4)

The Institute has four categories of membership. Fellows: Majority of the Fellows are practitioners who qualified by examination, and hold the Fellowship of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London (FCII). They were on application awarded Fellowship of the CIIN (FIIN). Others are honorary fellows, awarded Fellowship by the Institute in recognition of their professional contribution to the industry and the Institute. CIIN does not award Fellowship by its own examination.

The Nigerian Palm oil Industry: What went wrong and the Way Forward (2)

The Nigerian Palm oil Industry: What went wrong and the Way Forward (2)

Then there is the state of justice. To reduce corruption, achieve transparency, and strengthen accountability, there must be justice. Nigeria’s once proud system of justice, in particular the judiciary, has lost much of its luster. That feeds the scepticism about the anti-corruption drive as well as the prospects for personal security.