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 […]
NSE market value soars by N290bn
The value of listed equities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) appreciated last week by N290.32 billion.
Specifically, the rally was brought about by gains on the share prices of listed equities, which buoyed key market indicators, the All-share index and market capitalisation by 4.93 per cent each.
Again, In the Eye of the Storm
Like a bad coin, the issue of Spring Bank acquisition by Bank PHB last week resurfaced with great intensity threatening the peace and harmony the bank had enjoyed in the last seven months following its acquisition by the latter, Lucky Fiakpa writes
ETI Strategise for new Financial Year
By Lucky Fiakpa ETI shareholders express satisfaction with the group’s 2008 performance believing that as the new subsidiaries and branches begin to make meaningful revenue contributions to the group’s bottomline, its fortune will continue to grow brighter, Lucky Fiakpa writes
A Generator Economy, is not a Serious Economy
In this interview conducted by Naomi Uzor, the immediate past President of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce Senator Dipo Odujinrin says even with 6000 mega watts of electricity the country would still be far from getting out of the woods. Excepts
Fidelity Bank: Redefining CSR with Social Investment
As the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility catches on with more and more organizations across the country, many are now trying to lay emphasis in their area of strength and specialization, Lucky Fiakpa writes
