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 […]
‘Less than 0.5% Nigerian households have property insurance’
In the face of incessant building collapse and household fire incidents in Nigeria, it has been revealed that less than 0.5 percent household units in the country are covered by insurance.
Insurance expert condemns Nigeria’s debt repayment
An insurance expert has condemned the repayment of Nigeria’s external debt, saying the money used for the repayment should have been used to improve Nigeria’s infrastructure.
Post-independent leaders have mismanaged Nigeria – NIM President
Nigeria Institute of Management is celebrating its golden jubilee anniversary. President/Chairperson in Council, Dr. Sally Nkem Bolujoko-Adukwu, spoke with Princewill Ekwujuru on management issues in Nigeria, comparing the pre-independence era to the present and the achievement of the institute so far. Excerpts
Lifebouy battles infections with hand washing campaign
Unilever Nigeria Plc, brand owners of Lifebuoy soap said it’s deploying a campaign tagged ; Hand Washing to fight infectious diseases via Integrated Marketing Communications tools.
Soccer: Gulder’s sponsorship, market positioning & youth devt
Every brand aligns to a connecting tool, particularly, marketing communications activities that help push sales or consolidate brand position in its market segment.
Inmobi, SoftBank Corp sign N30bn investment Ad deal
InMobi, an independent mobile Ad network, and Softbank Corporation has completed a $200 million (N30 billion) investment agreement. The funding according to the agreement will take place in two tranches of $100 million in September 2011, followed by an equivalent tranche in April 2012.
FG charges private sector to attract FDI into housing
The Federal Government has called on the private sector to help attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into the housing sector of the country.
OPIC board approves $250m investment in Union Bank
The Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the US Government’s development finance institution, has approved $250 million in financing for two American firms to invest and recapitalise Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.
NIMN tasks Nigerians on leadership failure
In efforts toward supporting President Goodluck Jonathan’s ambition of entrenching good leadership in all sectors of the nation’s economy, the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) has reinstated the need for Nigerians to live up to the task of contributing their quota towards achieving the goal of a prosperous nation that can stand the test of time.
Airtel’s brand equity and the Rising Stars tourney
Airtel Nigeria confirmed its rating as a socially responsible company in Nigeria with the sponsorship of the maiden edition of the just ended Airtel Rising Stars U-17 tournament which ran nationwide for a month.
