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 […]
MDRI: Operators yet to embrace retail insurance – Soladoye
Despite efforts by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, to deepen insurance penetration in the country, through its Market Development and Restructuring Initiative, MDRI, underwriters are still not embracing retail insurance.
BOA, NCGA sign MoU on 60,000 hectares of cassava production
The Bank of Agriculture, BOA, and the Nigeria Cassava Growers Association, NCGA, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for financing of cultivation of 60, 000 hectares of cassava in Nigeria.
How pension scam spurs rail workers’ strike
Another case of pension corruption is rearing its ugly head, this time at the Nigeria railway corporation, Vanguard investigation has revealed.
Standard Chartered completes N12bn IFC’s Naija bond
Standard Chartered Bank, weekend announced that it has successfully completed a NGN 12.0 billion (USD76 million equivalent) Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes issuance( Naija Bond) due 2018 for the International Finance Corporation (“IFC”).
LCCI urges Lagos State to review policy on banned motorcycles
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to review the policy of minimum of 200cc (cubic centimeters) capacity motorcycles for use by courier companies and dispatch riders of corporate bodies.
