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 […]
MasterCard grabs Nigeria’s Identity Card deal
Nigerian National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has announced partnership with MasterCard on the roll of 13 million MasterCard-branded National Identity Smart Cards with electronic payment capability as a pilot program.
Man Utd shares sink as storied boss Ferguson bows out
Manchester United shares sank four percent in opening US trade Wednesday after the football club’s legendary manager Alex Ferguson announced his retirement.
Most concession agreements are imposed on FAAN – Uresi
Managing Director of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr. George Uresi, has disclosed that most of the concession agreements entered into by the agency and its concessionaires in the aviation industry were imposed on FAAN.
World Bank, IFAB pledge $1.9bn to boost agriculture in Nigeria
The World Bank has said that it would commit one billion dollars to support Nigeria’s agricultural sector in the next five years. Ms Marie-Francoise Marie- Nelly, its Country Director, said this at a workshop on Gender and Agriculture Technical Dialogue in Abuja.
We are licensed to do everything a bank can do in London – Otti
On the 16th of April, Diamond Bank hosted investors at the Famous Merchant Taylor’s Hall in London. It was a gathering of prominent investors, friends and well wishers of the bank to celebrate its presence in the financial hub of London. The Managing Director Mr. Alex Otti, had a brief session with Nigerian journalists who were there. Exerpts:
