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 […]
Intervention fund: A necessity for microfinance banks
The intervention fund for Microfinance Banks (MfBs) also known as Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Fund would be launched this month as promised by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for re-financing of the sub-sector and on-lending to the poor but economically active people.
Mortgage system in Nigeria works only on paper – Bode Adediji
In this interview with Vanguard, Mr. Bode Adediji; Managing Partner, Bode Adediji Partnership, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers, also a former National President of Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), spoke on sundry issues relating to the built environment. Excerpts:
Estate surveyors urged to imbibe ethical practices
Estate surveyors, under the aegis of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors & Valuers (NIESV) Lagos branch, have been urged to imbibe ethical practices, professionalism and responsibility in their service delivery.
FBN Heritage Fund to reward investors, records 13.1% growth
FBN Heritage Fund has disclosed its readiness to ensure further reward for investors as it had in the past restructured its portfolio to help investors harness the opportunities available in the equities and money market.
European Devt Fund finances N178bn worth of projects in Nigeria
The European Development Fund (EDF) is financing 890 million Euros (about N178 billion) worth of projects (trade, political and infrastructure) in Nigeria for the period 2009-2013.
