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 […]
Q1’19: Investors’ stake in mutual funds rises 29.7%
ACTIVITY in Mutual Funds, otherwise known as Collective Investment Scheme, CIS, rose by almost 30 percent in the first quarter, Q1, to March 2019, following increased awareness on the part of the investing public of the importance of including this asset class in their portfolio.
Nestle shareholders seek bonus issue, action on unclaimed dividend
SHAREHOLDERS of Nestle Nigeria Plc have urged the Board and Management to consider issuing bonus shares at the end of 2019, even as they commended the company for N38.50 per share dividend payment declared for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Shareholders berate SEC over proposed ban of pre-AGMs
SHAREHOLDERS under the aegis of Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria, ISAN, have faulted the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, over the planned ban of companies’ pre-Annual General Meeting (pre-AGMs).
Investors recover from bearish May to gain N2.7trn MtD
DESPITE the loss of over N88 billion at the end of the last trading day in May 2019 on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, investors recorded a cumulative gain of N2.721 trillion Month-to-Date, MtD, following the listing of the MTN Nigeria Telecommunications Plc during the month under review.
Fidelity Bank restates commitment to youth development
Fidelity Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to youth development through sports.
