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 […]
Professionalism is paying off in brokering business – Osijo
President, Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, (NCRIB), Mrs Laide Osijo, has said that professionalism is paying off in brokering business as seen in the increase in patronage of brokers by government and organisations in recent time.
Foreclosure crisis keeps millions in housing limbo
Five years after the mortgage meltdown sparked a wave of home foreclosures, millions of Americans are still in housing “limbo,” battling to save their homes despite government programs meant to help them.
FG saves N254bn on cassava substitution for bread-baking
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said Nigeria saved N254 billion through the substitution cassava flour in bread baking Adesina said made this known at the 2013 Ministerial Platform, a mid-term report on the progress and achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, in Abuja on Friday.
Online shop, Buycommonthings rebrands to Gloo.ng
BuyCommonThings.com,one of Nigeria’s Online supermarkets has rebranded to Gloo.ng, unveiling a redesigned identity as well as a new website. The online shop debuted since October 2012, when it was commercially launched and since then has been helping people save time and valuable money off their regular shopping for groceries and living essentials.
How informal sector operators can access NHF scheme
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) recently introduced the Informal Sector Cooperative Housing Scheme, in a bid to integrate Nigerians operating in the informal sector of the economy into the National Housing Fund (NHF) scheme. This followed the formal launching of the initiative in Lagos by the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Ms. Ama Pepple, in December 2011.
