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 guarantee yields $1bn facility to 14 banks
In apparent reflection of the effectiveness of the guarantee of foreign credits and interbank lending by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a vote of confidence for the on going bank reforms, the United States Export-Import Bank has renewed a $1 billion facility to 14 banks including four of the rescued banks.
Why shareholders oppose Unclaimed Dividend Trust Fund
Shareholders have explained their persistent opposition to the establishment of Unclaimed Dividend Trust Fund (UDTF), proposed to address the growing rate of unclaimed dividend presently estimated to be N17.9 billion.
LABOUR STRIKES? EXPECT MANY MORE, UNLESS …!
It would be mischief on the part of this column if we subscribed to the bandwagon of those elitist Nigerians whose stock in trade is the creation of false hope of a better year ahead at the end of every dismal year in the past two decades or so
PMIs move to standardise mortgage documentation
The bid to boost the mortgage market in Nigeria and facilitate better service delivery has prompted operators of the Primary Mortgage Institutions (PMIs) in the country to initiate moves for the standardisation of existing documents for mortgages.
Developers fault proposed Lagos physical planning law
Developers under the aegis of Association of Real Estate Developers of Lagos State (AREDOLS), have faulted some aspects of the proposed Lagos State Physical Planning and Urban Development Law.
