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 […]
SMEDAN, CAC to simplify registration for small and medium businesses
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have resolved to enter into a partnership to simplify and fast-track business registration processes for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a significant step towards the formalisation of the nation’s largely informal economy.
Oyelekan, NUFBTE president gets award
PRESIDENT of the National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees, NUFBTE, Comrade Lateef Idowu Oyelekan, has been given 2010 distinguished worker of year award.
Airtel appoints Lawanson board member
Airtel Nigeria has announced the appointment of Mr. Kehinde Adebo Lawanson, an Executive Director with First Bank Nigeria Plc, as a member of its Board of Directors in non-executive capacity.
CBN jerks up banks’ forex sale to BDCs by 100%
In a move to close the gap between the official foreign exchange rate and the parallel market exchange rate, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week raised by 100 per cent the limit banks’ sale of autonomous foreign exchange to bureaux de change (BDCs). Consequently, each bank can now sell foreign exchange up to N1 million to BDCs per week.
CSR: Guinness facelifts LUTH eye centre
Guinness Nigeria Plc, brewer of Guinness Stout has given the Guinness Eye Centre at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) a face lift.
