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 […]
NSE raises alarm over increase in capital market frauds
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, has raised an alarm over the rising spate of frauds and infractions in the Nigerian capital market allegedly perpetrated by stockbrokers and dealing member firms.
Vacancy rates on the increase in prime areas – Report
The demand for properties in prime areas of the country has remained flat while vacancy rates have remained on the high side, says a report published by Financial Derivatives Company, FDC, Limited.
4.75million man-days lost in 6yrs to strikes
PRESIDENT of National Industrial Court, NIC, Justice Babatunde Adejumo, has disclosed that no less than four million, Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand, One Hundred and Ninety-one man-days (4,750,191) were lost to industrial actions in six years in Nigeria.
Cross-border holdings increased 7.7 % in 2010
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that cross-border holdings of securities amounted to $40.3 trillion as at the end of December 2010.
FIRS exceeds 2011 revenue target in 10 months
Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS has exceeded its 2011 revenue target set by the Federal Government; and by the end of the year, the revenue agency is optimistic of also exceeding its own revenue target of N4.378.31 trillion.
