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 […]
Banks and Money Laundering (1)
This week’s article, “Banks and Money Launderingâ€, exposes the conscious complicity of our banks in the unpatriotic and economically destructive and possibly criminal involvement in money laundering.
FCT resolute on property tax, halts N50bn tower project
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration has reaffirmed that there is no going back on the introduction of property tax for land owners in the territory, while putting on hold work on the N50 billion Abuja millennium tower project.
FMBN targets recapitalisation, recovers N2bn bad loans
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) requires a massive recapitalisation to enable it fulfil its mandate of providing the needed finance to meet the nation’s housing needs.
Experts Knock Standard and Poor
Economic experts disagree with the Standard and Poor’s rating which recently downgraded Nigeria’s credit rating to B+ from BB- saying it is flawed and premature.
The Ibru, Akingbola Legal Challenge
The case between Dr. Erastus Akingbola, the embattled former chief executive officer of Intercontinental Bank and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, came up for hearing Thursday but the presiding judge, Justice Abdullahi Mustapha, of the Federal High Court would not entertain it as a result of his impending retirement.
