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 […]
MFBs’ Managing Directors get set for compulsory examination
As part of the reforms in the banking industry, Managing Directors of microfinance banks (MFBs) will, in the nearest future, sit for Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) organized exams with any manager who fails the test will cease to manage their banks.
Stakeholders divided over suspension of universal banking
By Babajide Komolafe, Peter Egwuatu, Yinka Kolawole and Michael Eboh Stakeholders in the financial service sector are divided over the plan of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to replace universal banking system with niche banking – specialised, regional sector specific banking. The Senate committee on banking has accepted the concept but said the Senate […]
Jonathan’s priority should be energy, energy, energy, ICAN Boss
The rate at which companies have been relocating from Nigeria to Chana is an indication that the nation’s economy has become unattractive to businesses.
Sen. Mark: CBN is still misleading you!!
“Banking Reforms: Soludo Deceived Us – Markâ€. The foregoing was the caption of a report on pg 15 in the Business & Economy section of the Punch Newspaper edition of Friday, 15/3/2010.
Tapping Youth Potential for Enterprise Revolution , A Niger
Even so, well over 40 million Nigerians continue to be jobless despite the recently announced figure of 29%. Unemployment, however, is only one of many reasons behind youth unrest across the country and in the Delta region in particular. Others include:
