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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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Regulation and the insurance industry (1)

Regulation and the insurance industry (1)

IN the last few weeks we had been talking about market development and restructuring initiative. We also talked about the role of the industry’s regulator, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM).

STI to launch campaign on MDRI

STI to launch campaign on MDRI

Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, STI, said it will from the beginning of next quarter launch its campaign on radio and the print media on the Market Development and Restructuring Initiative, MDRI, to further give vent to the on-going awareness campaign instituted by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM.

Capital market hearing: ICSAN seeks strict sanctions for offenders

Capital market hearing: ICSAN seeks strict sanctions for offenders

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, ICSAN, has called for strict sanctions against individuals or parties found guilty of any offence in the scandal that rocked the public hearing on the capital market by the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market.

Sanusi: Class Warrior?

Sanusi: Class Warrior?

A few months ago, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi could do no wrong. In the eyes of the international commentariat, he was a no-holds-barred central bank governor with a snappy dress sense. He had whipped the Nigerian banking system into shape by shaming wrong-doers and forcing the banks to pay for their own bailout.