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 […]
Leveraging on Service Excellence to Create a Customer Centric Bank
Differentiation in banking products is now becoming thin and non-existent with the advent of universal banking. All banks now provide similar products but how well and fast a bank can meet and exceed customers’ expectations determine the level of customers’ loyalty.
CBN battles to save N50b micro credit fund
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is making frantic efforts to save the N50 billion Micro Credit Fund from becoming a failure . Introduced in 2008, the N50 billion Micro Credit Fund (MCF) was set up to enhance the flow of funds to micro enterprises in response to the short comings of the Small and Medium Enterprises Equity
Investment (SMEEIS).
Investors’ apathy deflates shares’ value by N146bn in November
Value of shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) depreciated by N145.88 billion in November owing to investors’ apathy fueled by uncertainties in the banking and manufacturing segments.
Unrated insurance companies shut out of oil and gas business
Henceforth, only rated insurance companies will be considered for oil and gas insurance businesses, as part of an agreement between the Federal Government and multi-national oil companies.
LASACO snatches $12m insurance business from Goldlink Insurance
LASACO Assurance Plc has emerged the lead insurer for the $12m insurance account of Exxonmobil’s ERHA projects for 2010/2011 along with 21 underwriting companies.
