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 […]
CBN jerks up capital base of micro-finance banks by 500%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to increase the minimum paid-up capital of Unit Micro-Finance Banks (MFBs) by 500 per cent to N100 million. It also increased that of State MFBs by 100 per cent to N2 billion. Under the micro-finance bank policy introduced in 2006, there are two categories of MFBs -State MFBs and Unit MFBs.
Assessing Access Bank’s Mpower zero COT account
The economic growth of any nation cannot be achieved without putting in place well focused bank products that could reduce poverty and increase people’s access to factors of production, especially credit.
Between sponsorship, Dangote noodles & Children’s day
In every facet of business, there are always an attempt by companies to draw a line and difference between sponsorship, in the past and present. Studies have shown that past sponsorships were primarily focused on awareness building and strategies, but had ignored brand image issues.
Ajayi heads Heineken Hungary
A NIGERIAN, in the person of Dr. Oladele Ajayi has been named Managing Director designate, Heineken Hungary.
With this appointment, Dr. Ajayi becomes the first African to manage a Central European operating company of Heineken as part of the global Brewer’s policy of giving equal opportunities to employees worldwide.
FG chides FHA on land allocation, housing sales
The federal government has directed the management of the Federal Housing Authorities (FHA) to ensure transparency and due process in the sale of houses and allocation of land across the country.
