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 […]
SMEs need nurturing before listing on NSE
PARTICIPANTS at the just concluded 2018 African Securities Exchange Association, ASEA, conference have agreed that Small Scale Enterprises, SMEs need to be nurtured before being listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE.
Govt should create, disburse fund via MfBs with special training – MD CCMFB
In this interview, Managing Director, Crutech Community Micro-Finance Bank Nigeria Limited, Mr. Maurice Ekpenyong, spoke on trending issues in the subsector also shares his opinion on some campaign promises of the two leading presidential candidates. Excerpt:
NSIA plans capital injection into Abuja commodities exchange
IN an effort to boost the commodities market in Nigeria and make it more functional, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA, is exploring the possibility of making strategic investment in the Abuja Securities and Commodities Exchange.
NSE, 5 others account for 85% of African’s market capitalisation
DESPITE the low depth and liquidity in Africa’s financial markets, Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, and five other stock exchanges now account for 80 percent of the Africa’s stock market capitalsation.
Equities pricing: Negative outlook to prevail as investors lose N293.69bn
Operators in the stock market have said that the bearish trend that plagued the market last week will continue even as investors lose N293.69 billion in their equity investments.
Bearish market not helping market making activity – Cowry Asset
The protracted bearish run in the equities market coupled with the high interest rate environment have combined to render market makers ineffective, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, Managing Director/CEO, Cowry Asset Management, has said.
Our strategic plan will boost Africa Re’s performance in 2019 – Chairman
The Chairman of Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), Mr Hassan Boubrik, in this interview with Insurance Vanguard, speaks on the Corporation’s challenges including currency fluctuations, its strategic plans to perform better, among others. Excerpts
Nigeria needs to complete fundamental conditions for joining ATI
In this interview, George Otieno, Chief Executive Officer of African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), speaks on factors delaying Nigeria’s membership of the regional body. He also spoke of the role of ATI in enhancing trade on the continent. Excerpts.
Bank customers speak on the N6.1 trillion losses to e-payment fraud
THE rate at which e-fraud is happening in Nigeria is alarming.
Nigeria must invest in human capital development — AMCON MD
MANAGING Director/Chief Executive Officer, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Ahmed Lawan Kuru has reiterated the need for the government and institutions at all levels to pay more attention to human capital development, which he described as the key to the paradigm shift the country is clamoring for.
