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 […]
AIBA foreign members abandon meeting over election
There are indications that the African Insurance Brokers Association (AIBA) that Nigerian fought so hard to move the body’s secretariat to the country after a storming debate at African Insurance Organisation (AIO) annual general meeting five years ago may be heading for a show of shame if nothing is done about it urgently.
NAICOM, brokers resolve differences on insurance laws
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance brokers (NCRIB) have resolves their differences which erupted as a result of some recommendations made to the government in the insurance act 2003 under review.
Goldlink Insurance settles N1.2bn claims in 2009
Goldlink Insurance paid over N1.2billion in 2009 as claims to relieve their customers from one loss or another.
The statement revealed that over N700million claims was settled on General Insurance while claims paid on Life policies amounted to N500million.
Insurance manager docked for alleged cheating
An insurance manager, Abiodun Ajijola, on Friday appeared before an Abuja Magistrateâ€s Court charged with criminal breach of trust and cheating.
Meet NSITF’s acting MD
ALHAJI Umar Munir, who in 1990 joined the services of defunct National Provident Fund, NPF, has been appointed Acting Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, by the Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.
Two govs, bankers, others bag Excellence awards
TWO state governors, Dr.Olusegun Mimikoi of Ondo State and his Ogun State counterpart, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Zenith Bank Plc, along with other eminent Nigerians have been honoured with Excellence awards
Star’s Big life promo hits town
STAR larger beer, from the stable of Nigerian Breweries, NB Plc, has unveiled a national consumer Promo, NCP, “Big life promo, aimed at rewarding loyal customers and assist them cope with current economic hardship.
Shankar, a Singaporean, now CEO Standard Chartered
A SINGAPOREAN, Mr. Vis Shankar, has been named the Chief Executive Officer, CEO for Standard Chartered in four continents; Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Europe with effect from 1 May 2010.
MFBs’ clearing house: To be or not to be?
Despite the delays encountered in the clearing of cheques through correspondence banks, microfinance banks (MFBs) are divided over the setting up of a separate clearing house for them by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
‘Housing development can gross 1m jobs’
Investment in the development of mass housing in Nigeria will facilitate the creation of over a million direct and indirect jobs, thereby stimulating the economy of the country.
