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 […]
Wake up call on African Insurance Practitioners
The African insurance industry has for too long assumed that they know what their customers wanted rather than taking the pains to find out from them what they actually needed. Patience Saghana who was at the 36th African Insurance Organsation (AIO) held at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania reports that participants resolved to now market the industry services to customers rather than just selling of insurance products to them.
Another Shift in Deadline
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Nigeria, 15 other West African States, and the European Union (EU) may not come into effect this month, Franklin Alli reports.
Lagos Seals Five Firms over Tax Evasion
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has sealed-off premises of five companies for allegedly evading tax to the tune of over N100 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the companies were sealed for not remitting their tax liabilities from 2000 to 2007 to the coffers of the state government.
