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 […]
Global regulators deepen anti-market abuse ties
Global regulators have revised their rules so they could more easily track down commodity market abuses that cut across national borders.
Talking Insurance: A brief on oil and gas insurance (1)
It is no longer news, that the oil and gas industry is expected by law to open more business opportunities to the Nigerian insurance industry with the new Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010.
Stanbic IBTC announces key appointments
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Standard Bank Group, has announced four key appointments aimed at skills rotation and bringing different strengths to bear on the continuing growth of the organisation.
GIABA seeks to curb money laundering in informal sector
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA said it is set to enlighten stakeholders in the African economy on the need to ensure a stable financial sector and ensure a reduction in the vulnerability of the informal and designated non financial businesses and professions to money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
Petroleum sector deregulation threat to naira stability-Analyst
Deregulation of the downstream oil and gas sector may likely pose a serious threat to the stability and continuous improvement in the value of the naira, says a financial analyst, Mr. Babatunde Obaniyi.
