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 […]
Insurance can serve as security in an election year – Lawal
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Assurance Nigeria Limited, Mr. Fatai Lawal in this interview urges citizens to secure their lives and property with insurance in an election year.
Nigeria accounts for 40% of our businesses in Africa – CEO, Continental Re
Dr. Femi Oyetunji, Group Managing Director/CEO, Continental Reinsurance, CRe Plc, in this interview with Financial Vanguard, spoke on issues affecting the insurance and reinsurance business in Africa. Excerpts:
CBN’s forex intervention rises 118% to $48bn
THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, cash injection into the nation’s foreign exchange market rose by 118 percent to about $48 billion in 2018 from $22 billion in 2017.
BEDC reconnects 42 communities across coverage states
MANAGEMENT of BEDC Electricity PLC (BEDC) says it has reconnected 42 communities within its franchise states of Delta, Edo, Ondo and Ekiti states which were hitherto without power supply to the national grid, as at end of November 2018.
Stock market to recover N2trn loss post-election – Shareholder
Mr Patrick Ajudua, National Chairman, New Dimension Shareholders Association, NDSA in this interview spoke on the stock market performance in 2018 and the outlook for 2019 and some of the things that government should do top attract foreign investors. Excerpts:
