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 […]
Lagos urges full compliance with planning laws
Lagos State government has called on all stakeholders, professionals and property owners to ensure full compliance with the Lagos State 2010 planning laws in the contruction of buildings in the state, in a bid to curtail incidences of building collapse.
Crises in telecom sector: The FDI implications
In the last couple of months, the Nigerian telecommunications sector has been embroiled in near crisis. Hardly any week passed within the period without a dispute between the telecommunications operators and one agency of the government.
Forbes celebrate top 25 African companies in Lagos
Forbes Africa and ABN Productions have hosted the Forbes Africa top listed West African Companies Awards Ceremony.
Banks’ ratings: What impact on profitability, return for investors?
The recent ratings of Nigerian banks by both local and international rating agencies has raised the questions of how the ratings will affect and be translated to improved profitability of the affected banks and how effectively they will meet the expectation of shareholders and other stakeholders.
FG wants states’ export promotion committee upgraded to agencies
The Federal Government (FG) has urged the various state governments to upgrade their existing Export Promotion Committees to Export Promotion Agencies in line with its determination to enable states to be more involved in non-oil export promotion activities.
