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 […]
Stanbic IBTC to launch more customized products
As Nigeria’s huge unbanked population steadily migrates to the formal banking system, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has restated that it will continue to offer new and innovative products and solutions aimed at meeting the demands of the various segments of the market.
Income on Retirement savings jump by 280% to N61bn
Income on Retired Savings Account, RSA, of employees under the contributory pension scheme rose by 280 per cent to N61 billion income in 2009, says Pension Commission 2009 report.
ICAN calls for strengthening of shareholders’ groups
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, has said there is need to strenghten shareholders’ groups to make them more intellectually active.
Insurance problem not recapitalisation but government patronage
Barr Jimoh Ibrahim has said that insurance industry’s major problem in Nigeria is lack of public sector patronage rather than low capital base of insurance companies. This is against the backdrop of the N20billion capital base for insurance companies suggested by Imo State Governor, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim.
NIA actualizes 10-year vision as Justice Oguntade accepts to defend policyholders
After 10 years of planning and deliberations by the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) on its vision to set up a Customer Complaint Bureau for the industry’s policyholders, Justice George Adesola Oguntade, a retired Judge of the Supreme Court has been appointed to chair the bureau.
