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 […]
Interswitch increases security for payment card transactions
Interswitch has increased security of transaction through payment cards in the country. This has been by achieving the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) certification for the second consecutive year, making it the only Nigerian and West African organisation to be compliant two years in a row.
Expect further downside risks, World Bank tells developing nations
As Euro area debt problems and weakening growth in several big emerging economies are dimming global growth prospects, the World Bank (WB) in its latest Global Economic Prospects (GEP) 2012 has projected that developing countries should prepare for further downside risks.
CEOs swindle companies on ‘provisions for NAICOM’
Indications emerged weekend that insurance companies’ chief executive officers have adopted a new tactics of defrauding their companies under the term ‘provisions.’ Added to the league of such provisions is what they termed provision for National Insurance Commission, NAICOM.
Bank offers mortgage for Tejuosho shops
FirstBank of Nigeria Plc has offered mortgage facilities for individuals and corporate organisations to acquire shops in the ultra-modern Tejuosho Shopping Complex in Yaba, Lagos.
FMBN unveils NHF product for informal sector
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has introduced a new product known as FMBN Informal Sector Cooperative Scheme, in a bid to integrate Nigerians operating in the informal sector of the economy into the National Housing Fund (NHF) scheme.
