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 […]
Bankers Committee’s real sector intervention berths in Rivers
The Bankers Committee real sector intervention train has berthed in Rivers State, where the Committee and the River State government have opened discussions on financing of N578 billion infrastructure projects in the state.
2011: ANOTHER BUDGET OF DESPAIR – 2
”The purpose of the 2011 Appropriation as a budget of fiscal consolidation is to strengthen our macro economic environment and to achieve enhanced employment generation and wealth creation.”
Cannes: APCON sponsors Nigerian qualifier, as registration opens
Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) for the second time running will be sponsoring the Nigerian qualifier to the 2011 Roger Hatchuel Academy award, even as registration for the annual event begins next month.
Meal times: Knorr preaches bonding, rewards promo winners
Family bonding power of “Meal Times’ was what Knorr, a brand of Unilever Nigeria Plc preached to consumers during the reward session of the on-going ‘Cook and Win’ promo.
NSE capitalisation up by 5.65%
The market indicators for measuring the performance indices, the market capitalisation and the all share index skyrocketed last week by 5.65 per cent.
Guinness, Legend rev up battle for stout market
Guinness Stout and Legend Stout have reved up their contention for the soul of the stout market with outburst of creative Out-Of-Home (OOH) sheets campaign.
Presidency orders NIMASA to reduce crime in nation’s waters
Presidency has ordered the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to reduce criminal activities in the nation’s waters.
SA Insurance bags customer service award
Standard Alliance Insurance Plc has been awarded of a ‘World Class Customer Service Insurance Company of the Decade’ by the Institute of Direct Marketing of Nigeria and The African Marketing Business School was held at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja.
Naira records mixed fortunes in first week
By Babajide Komolafe The Naira recorded missed performance in the foreign exchange market gaining 67 kobo in the official market but losing 18 kobo in the interbank market. The official exchange rate fell to N148.5 per dollar last week from the closing rate of N149.17 per dollar the previous week, indicating 67 kobo appreciation. The […]
Corporate Governance: A.M. Best downgrades International Energy Insurance to “b”
A.M. Best has downgraded the issuer credit rating of Nigeria’s International Energy Insurance plc (IEI) to “b” from “b+” and affirmed its financial strength rating of ‘C++” (Marginal), citing symptoms of poor corporate governance.
