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 […]
Advancing macroeconomic reforms by Okonjo-Iweala
On the morning of July 17, 2003, I sat down at my desk in Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance, just after being sworn in with other ministers by President Olusegun Obasanjo as a member of the cabinet.
Power Intervention Fund: CBN introduces sanctions to curb banks’ excesses
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week issued a revised guidelines for the Power and Aviation Intervention Fund (PAIF) introducing sanctions to curb the excesses of banks in the administration of the Fund.
Nigeria: Background to economic reforms by Okonjo-Iweala
My introduction to economic reform in my country really began in 2000 when, at the invitation of President Obasanjo, I took a leave of absence from my job at the World Bank to return to Nigeria for six months to serve as his Economic Adviser. My remit was very specific: advise the president on how to manage Nigeria’s debt so that the country could begin the process of seeking and obtaining debt relief from its largely Western group of official creditors, all members of the Paris Club.
MAN bemoans inconsistency in govt. policies
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Apapa chapter, has raised concern over the inconsistencies in government’s policies, saying that it is stifling the expected growth in the manufacturing sector.
FG to focus more on developmental projects
The federal government is to focus more on developmental projects in Lagos and across the country which will include bridges and roads.
