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 […]
Union Bank claims ownership of N1 billion recovered by EFCC at Enugu Airport
One of Nigeria’s oldest financial institutions, Union Bank, on Friday night admitted ownership of a large consignment of cash which anti-graft operatives said they intercepted at the international airport in Enugu.
Dickson presents N275bn budget estimates for 2019
YENAGOA—GOVERNOR Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has presented an appropriation bill of over N275 billion to the state House of Assembly for approval and passage for the 2019 fiscal year.
Food sector can accelerate economic growth, revenue generation’
The founder of African Food Network, an online platform that seeks to promote African food recipes, Mr. Kevin Eze, has said that the food sector can accelerate economic growth and revenue generation for the government.
TraderMoni initiative to boost petty trading–Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the TraderMoni initiative under the Social Investment Programme was to uplift and boost the businesses of petty traders across the country.
Experts disagree on $60/b benchmark for budget 2019
LAGOS—Economic experts have disagreed over the decision of the federal government to retain $60 per barrel as its crude oil price benchmark for budget 2019 in spite of recent slide in crude oil price below $60 per barrel.
