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 […]
Seven ways to empower women into business enterprises
According to the last official Nigerian census in 2006, women comprised almost half of the then 140 million
populace at 68.3 million.
Investors lose N124bn on NSE
A bearish trend was recorded on the secondary segment of the Nigerian capital market, last week, as investments on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), represented by the market capitalisation of listed equities, dipped by N142.34 billion.
CITN expresses commitment to achievement of FG’s Tax Policy
The Chartered institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has announced its preparedness to partner with the Federal Government and relevant government agencies in the achievement of the objectives of the National Tax Policy and help in the drive towards an increase in Nigeria’s internally generated revenue.
Shareholders commend Skye Bank Board over 5k dividend
Shareholders and investment analysts have commended Skye Bank Plc for the five kobo dividend being proposed by the Board of Directors of Skye Bank Plc for the financial year ended December 31, 2009.
Losing my job was a blessing in disguise, Akanbi
Mr. Ola Akanbi is the chief executive officer of De_Koolar Nigeria Limited, a refrigeration and air_conditioning company with offices in Abuja and Lagos. Recently, the National Diploma holder in Mechanical Engineering from Owo Polytechnic spoke to Financial Vanguard.
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Chasing growth just to be the largest, problem of Nigerian banks, Stanchart CEO
In a time of great turmoil for the global financial system, when banks-big and small, declared huge losses and laid off staff en-mass, Standard Charted Bank Group reported a seventh consecutive record annual profit of $3.38 billion for the year ended December 31st 2009.
We have 65 Nigerians on our payroll, MD Swaga Records
Mr. Jerome Frank is the Managing Director of Swaga Records, a recoding company operating both in Nigeria and Malaysia. He says his company is on the move again to establish the First Malaysian Restaurant and an Entertainment outfit in the country.
CBN, SEC codes differ on corporate governance
THE inability to harmonize the code of corporate governance in the financial sector by the regulators has generated heated controversies in terms of compliance as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) code clashes with that of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
New directive on interest rate: Tough days ahead for banks?
The new directive on interest rate may introduce another dimension to the competition in the banking industry, with possibility of reducing banks’ profitability.
CBN seeks support of Sudan for Islamic banking
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has requested for the support and cooperation of the Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS) for the implementation of Islamic banking (non-interest banking) in Nigeria.
