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 […]
The children of Dustbin Estate need love too
Imagine how it would feel to eat, sleep, do daily chore, work or study on a dump site. This is exactly how thousands of residents of Dustbin Estate have been living for years now.
People are so much into oil and gas because of the way our economy is
Alhaji Usman A. Danmalam is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Middle East Energy Limited, an oil services and haulage outfit with headquarters in Kaduna, Nigeria.
LASMI to partner financially capable microfinance banks
In its bid to eradicate poverty and financially empower Lagosians, the Chairman of Lagos State Microfinance Institution (LASMI), Bashorun Alabi-Macfoy, has said the Institute is willing to partner with financially capable microfinance banks, MFBs, that have good assets and customer base to achieve total self empowerment of the poor.
Stress test and risk assessment in financial markets
The most convoluted and perhaps most abused phrases in our financial and banking circles today are “Stress Test” and “Risk Assessment.”
Fashola promises affordable housing through mortgage
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has vowed to deliver affordable housing to Lagosians using a mortgage system that will ensure gradual payment if elected for a second term in office.
