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 […]
NSE to engage CBN on banking sector recapitalisation — Onyema
THE Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, has said that it will dialogue with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in implementation of a fresh banks’ recapitalisation as capital base weakens.
We’re looking at more lending to SMEs, real sector — CEO, Standard Chartered Bank
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Mr Lamin Manjang, in this interview explained the mission of his bank and his tenor in Nigeria while speaking on sundry banking industry issues such as sustainability banking, mobile money, recapitalization.
Total laments proliferation of taxes, declares N5.7bn dividend
TOTAL Nigeria Plc has berated the government over multiple taxes imposed on corporate entities by both the federal and local governments in the country, even as it declared N5.7 billion dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2018.
2 ATM customers’ robbers nabbed in Ogun
ABEOKUTA—Men of Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a syndicate that specialised in robbing people of money withdrawn from Automated Teller Machines, ATM.
Kano Emirate Council vows to sue anti-graft agency for contempt of court
Kano State Emirate Council has vowed to sue the state anti-corruption agency for contempt of court.
