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 […]
Dangote re-strategises, plans take-over of noodles market
If the plans revealed by the Dangote Group, manufacturer of Dangote noodles comes to terms with reality, than there may be shift in leadership position in the noodles market.
Engineers move to check building collapse
The Council for the Regulations of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has introduced new measures to check the recurring incidents of building collapse in the country, via its Engineering Regulation Monitoring (ERM) programme.
Effective, Low-Risk Fund Raising Strategies-The Potent weapon
If criminals and fraudsters could draw up their plans on the basis that the intended victims are much smarter than they are, they would be more likely to succeed in their schemes. Unfortunately, they tend to assume that others are fools.
–JOHN UDONSAK
Banks shun N200bn SME Credit Guarantee scheme , CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that five months after unveiling the Small and Medium Enterprises Credit Guarantee Scheme (SMECGS), for which N200 billion was set aside to promote easy access to credit by SMEs in Nigeria, it is yet to receive any application from any bank for the fund.
Youth crime reduction through enterprise development. Part 1
As a rule, crime is inversely proportional to economic development. Nigeria faces the extreme end of this problem, with activity emerging as one of the biggest challenges to its economic stebility of late.
Access Bank donates $1m to Global Fund
Access Bank Plc, has announced a donation of $1 million to the Global Fund’s Gift from Africa” project redeemable over a 3-year period (2010 – 2012), with the first payout due this year.
Courier operator vows to revolutionise sector
An operator in the courier industry, Mr. Siyanbola Oladapo, has pledged to revolutionise the courier industry in the country in such a way as to ensure better profitability for companies in the sector.
N14.6bn bad loans: NEXIM Bank sends EFCC after defaulters
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank, NEXIM, has invited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to help in its efforts to recover about N14.6 billion owed the bank by some customers who are mainly export-oriented companies and individuals.
Unity Bank rights offer succeeds despite market apprehension
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the allotment of Unity Bank Rights Offer following its successful conclusion.
Naira slumps to 13 month low on speculation of demand for dollars
The Naira depreciated to its lowest level in more than a year versus the dollar on speculation companies stepped up dollar purchases to repatriate profits and buy imported goods.
