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 […]
Shareholders suggest leeway to boost retail investors’ confidence
Against the backdrop of the lull in the equities market and sell-off by foreign portfolio investors, FPIs, domestic retail investors have urged the regulatory bodies to pursue stabilisation policies that will attract and sustain investors’ confidence in the market.
We urgently need fresh measures to avoid another recession — FSDH Merchant Bank
The federal government needs to urgently implement policy measures to stimulate economic growth in order to forestall another slide into recession.
Using Direct Debit to facilitate your business
ONE of the ways businesses reduce the risk of decline in revenue due to delayed payment for goods and services is the use of Direct Debit.
Feud amongst ex-staff of Nigerian Airways stalls pension
There is the indication that the disagreement amongst ex-staffers of the defunct Nigerian Airways may have led to suspension of processing of their pension and other entitlements
We are making pension processes transparent — PTAD boss
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, is responsible for the management of pensions under the old pension scheme, the Defined Benefit Scheme, DBS, for pensioners who did not transit to the new Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS. Executive Secretary of PTAD, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, in this interview talks on efforts to eradicate fraud in the pension scheme. Excerpts:
Diamond Bank, Facebook hold training for entrepreneurs
Diamond Bank in partnership with Facebook has commenced the first phase of targeted training for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) owners to enhance their businesses through online marketing platforms.
We have impacted 380,000 persons in the past 25ys – Founder NPF MfB
NPF Microfinance Bank Plc started operations 25 years ago, on the 20th August, 1993. In this interview, the founder, former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Aliyu Atta, harps on how the bank evolved and its establishment.
CBN returns N65bn excess charges in 7 years
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said it has returned to N65 billion excess charges deducted from bank customers’ account in 7 years.
Equities pricing: Sell pressure to continue this week
Stock market operators have said that the sell pressure in the market is poised to continue this week following the persisting negative market sentiment.
Tier based capital regime to swell competition in insurance sector — Ahmed
Former Director General of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, and Managing Director of Krabond Insurance Brokers Limited, Mr. Kola Ahmed, in this interview talks on issues in the insurance industry. Excerpts:
