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 […]
NAICOM projects N60bn from Micro Insurance
In order to enable people of low income access insurance covers, the National Insurance Commission (Naicom) is coming up with guidelines that will extend insurance services to the poor at a cheaper rates.
Naira restructuring is unnecessary waste, will not improve Nigerians’ lot – Oluwo
Mr. Wale Oluwo, an economist, is the Managing Director, Investment Banking division of BGL Securities Limited, one of the leading independent investment and research company in Nigeria. In this interview with Financial Vanguard, he said that restructuring the naira is least of Nigeria’s problem. He counseled that rather, the money intended to utilise on such project should be channeled to smoothening the cashless policy initiative. EXCERPTS:
FAAN to evacuate illegal truck owners soon
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has indicated its readiness to evacuate all illegal taxi cabs and truck owners operating within the airport vicinity soon.
Dana crash: Air traffic controllers fault Ojikutu’s claims
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, NATCA, has debunked the claims by Rtd Group Capt John Ojikutu that there were irregularities in the handling of Dana ill-fated plane crash of June 3rd, 2012 by the air traffic controllers on duty saying that such statement was misleading and unprofessional.
Money market assets’ value dips by N288bn in three months
The value of money market assets in the Nigerian financial system dipped by N288 billion in three months — between April and June 2012, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s economic report for the second quarter of 2012.
