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 […]
Banks create 20,000 jobs, revive 13 grounded agric projects
Banks have facilitated the creation of nothing less than 20,000 jobs and revived 13 grounded agricultural projects through loans to farmers under the Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS).
BPE should hands off sale of bitumen blocks – Minister of Mines and Steel Dev.
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Mohammed Musa Sada, has told the Bureau for Public Entreprises, BPE, to stay away from the sale of bitumen blocks, pointing out that it was the exclusive preserve of the ministry to allocate or dispense of such natural resources.
Three insurance companies indemnify 8m okada riders, passengers
Eight million okada riders in the country are to insure themsleves and their passengers with a paulty premium of N10 per day being coordinated by three insurance companies.
The wrong way to defend the naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria has been unusually silent on the widening gap between the official exchange and the Bureau de Change (BDC) rates of the naira to the dollar.
Consolidated Hallmark records 25% growth in GPI
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc generated Gross Premium Income of N3.06 billion for the financial year ended December 31st 2010.The figure represents a 25 per cent improvement over 2009 figure of N2.45 billion.
