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 […]
Oando shareholders seek increase in share capital
Against the backdrop of servicing banks’ loan, shareholders of Oando Plc have called on the Board of Directors of the company to raise fresh funds by increasing its share capital.
Equities value appreciates by N90bn
The upward trend witnessed in the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, in the last couple of days continued last week, as the value of listed equities appreciated by N89.73 billion.
Presidential c’ttee advocates housing as fundamental right for Nigerians
A Committee set up by President Goodluck Jonathan on the review of the nation’s constitution has recommended an amendment to the 1999 constitution that will compel government to provide housing for Nigerians as a fundamental right.
CBN, ILO to raise N1bn for women entrepreneurs
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation, ILO, is preparing a “Iinancial Initiative Inclusion” that will make available about N1billion with a single digit interest rate to women entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
Conoil records N4.4bn profit, declares N1.7bn dividend
The Board of Conoil Plc has announced a profit of N4.4 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2011, just as it recommended payment of N1.73 billion to shareholders as cash dividends for the period under review.
