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 […]
Shareholders seek more enlightenment on Investors Protection Fund
Shareholders in the Nigerian capital market have called on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, to take steps to educate investors on how to benefit from recently inaugurated Investors’ Protection Fund, IPF.
Non-Interest Banking in Nigeria-Tax Issues (2)
From a tax perspective,one of the major challenges confronting Non Interest Banking (NIB) internationally is that tax laws generally cater for conventional banking products, which involve the charging of interest on monies lent which is not the same with NIBs.
Mass housing: National Council adopts 7 delivery models
National Council of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has adopted seven housing delivery models for mass housing development in the country. These are New Towns Development, Cooperative housing, Public-Public Partnership, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Regeneration (including completion of abandoned houses), Rental Housing and Sites and Services Scheme.
Cashless: E-payment transactions hit N1tr in first half 2012
The value of electronic transactions rose sharply to cross the N1 trillion mark in the first half of 2011, reflecting the impact of the cashless policy on acceptance and usage of electronic payment channels.
CBN kicks against investing pension fund in capital market
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has kicked against the move to increase the percentage of pension funds investment in the capital market.
