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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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Mouka’s  Flora, Legend mattresses take new colours

Mouka’s Flora, Legend mattresses take new colours

In a renewed vigour to constantly improve on its brands and giving consumers a rewarding value proposition, Mouka Limited, manufacturers of mattresses, beddings, pillows and other foam materials for industrial use has re-launched two of its flagship brands; Flora and Legend by giving them new look.

I started with zero capital , Ufuah

I started with zero capital , Ufuah

It is often said that where there is a will, there is a way and that nobody can stop you from achieving your dreams but you. This dictum holds true for Mr. Emmanuel Ufuah, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of IMMALESS Garment, Dry-cleaning and Laundry Services

Commissions from selling Baba Ijebu tickets feed my  family

Commissions from selling Baba Ijebu tickets feed my family

When, two years ago Mr. Femi Joseph was relieved of his duties at Oando Oil and Gas without any severance benefits, his world came crashing as his dreams of giving his family the best of everything money could buy became a dream.

CBN worried by slow growth in bank lending

CBN worried by slow growth in bank lending

Weak bank lending to the Nigerian economy is a “major worry” and although the central bank wants single-digit inflation by the end of the year it will do nothing to jeopardise growth, its governor said on Thursday.

Cement price escalates, as group faults import levy

Cement price escalates, as group faults import levy

The price of cement, a premium building material in Nigeria, has risen in the open market with the price of a 50-kilogramme bag of the product rising from N1,500 in August to about N1,700, an increase of just over 13 percent.

FG appoints Ag. MD for FMBN, to reconstitute board soon

FG appoints Ag. MD for FMBN, to reconstitute board soon

The federal government has appointed an acting Managing Director for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), following the dissolution of the board of the country’s apex mortgage bank two weeks ago.

N120/Litre Petrol Imminent , Aganga (2)

N120/Litre Petrol Imminent , Aganga (2)

“In spite of Organised Labour’s recognition of the real advantages that a deregulated downstream oil sector would bring to the economy, there is yet no sign that Labour’s opposition to this policy has waned! Labour, of course, recognizes that NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation), like all monopolies (especially state run monopolies) create price and market distortions which do not generally favour the masses.

CSR: Afromedia steps up Going Green initiative

CSR: Afromedia steps up Going Green initiative

Before now, the primary objective of businesses was economical, but today, the whole gamut of doing business has changed, companies now align themselves with the realities of the environment as a result of desertification and depletion of the ozone layer which have invariably affected the surface of the earths membrane.

FG budgets N1.632bn to compute States’ GDP

FG budgets N1.632bn to compute States’ GDP

THE federal government disclosed yesterday that a total of N1.632billion would be spent to compute each State’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP for the country, just as it said that arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the production.

Markets facilities training to boost rural agribusiness

Markets facilities training to boost rural agribusiness

Alhaji Mu’azu Umar, 55, retired eight years ago as a primary school teacher in his Madawaki village in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, and quickly embraced farming as a source of livelihood to augment his pension.

Regal Dry Gin slam season II kicks off

Regal Dry Gin slam season II kicks off

The season two of the Regal Dry Gin Slam kicks off with leading Fuji musicians Alhaji Wasiu Odetola (PASUMA) entertaining cosumers across key towns within the South-west region. The first show holds at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.

No other company can pay N2.7bn claims and survive , Jegede

No other company can pay N2.7bn claims and survive , Jegede

Mr Emmanuel Jegede, Managing Director of Nicon Insurance Plc in this Exclusive interview with Patience Saghana for the first time opens up on the repositioning and rebranding of Nicon. Jegede says the new Nicon of is unstoppable. He also explains the reason why Nicon missed out in the 2010 federal
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