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 […]
Tension in insurance sector as operators undermine rate policy
THERE are apprehensions in the insurance industry over allegations that some insurance operators have cleverly created means of giving out discounts on compulsory classes of insurance thereby bypassing the pricing policy by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM.
Ogun assembly passes N400bn 2019 appropriation bill
The Ogun Assembly on Thursday passed the 2019 appropriation bill of N400billion, cutting off N2.632 billion from the initial N402.63 billion proposed by Gov. Ibikunle Amosun.
Why we’re hunting for IT StartUps – NITDA
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has said that the wisdom behind the NITDA ‘Start-Up Friday’ is to identify young innovators who have potentials and see how they can be supported to achieve their dreams.
Film entrepreneurs win $5,000 in LFA project
Lagos Film Academy (LFA) has selected three young aspiring entrepreneurial filmmakers, with $5,000 for making a short film directed at impacting social change with a storyline around the 2019 general elections in Nigeria.
Paga founder, co-founder selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs
Tayo Oviosu, CEO & Founder of Paga, and Jay Alabraba, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development, have been selected as Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Endeavor now supports 1,793 entrepreneurs leading 1,124 companies in 33 markets around the world.
Micro-entrepreneurs lament harsh environment for MSMEs
The Association of Micro Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (AMEN) has lamented that the operating environment is too harsh for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive.
Nigeria to become 14th best global economy by 2050 – TETfund
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) has predicted Nigeria would become the 14th best economy in the world by 2050.
We spent ECA on buying Super Tucano jets, military equipment — Ahmed
ABUJA—Funds in Excess Crude Account, ECA, were spent on Super Tucano jets and other military equipment, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, has explained.
Unremitted N1.34trn revenue: PPPRA accuses Budget Office of misrepresentation
ABUJA—Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, yesterday, described as false, claims by Budget Office that it failed to remit N1.34 trillion of its Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, to Consolidated Revenue Fund, CRF, domiciled in the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
Fuel subsidy drops to N20 per litre — NNPC
ABUJA—Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, disclosed that under-recovery of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, has dropped to N20 per litre from over N80 a couple of weeks ago
