Finance

First Bank named Nigeria’s strongest brand in 2026 by Brand Finance

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 […]
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Law Union & Rock grows profit to N1.1bn

Law Union & Rock grows profit to N1.1bn

The company, during the period under review also recorded a gross premium income of N4.25 billion, as against N3.9 billion in 2016, indicating eightpercent increase

Mastercard appoints new Sub-Saharan Africa division president

Mastercard appoints new Sub-Saharan Africa division president

Spurred on by the company’s steady growth in Sub-Saharan Africa and in line with its focus on investing in the continent, Mastercard has appointed Raghav Prasad as Division President for Sub-Saharan Africa. The company in a stamen said: “Prasad will strengthen the company’s ongoing commitment of delivering value to customers and consumers in Africa by […]

Q2’18 in perspective: Rebound in investment grade  stocks expected

Q2’18 in perspective: Rebound in investment grade stocks expected

EVENTS of last three  weeks would appear depressing to most investors in Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, especially those at the retail end. But a chat with some market operators indicated that almost all stakeholders were taken unaware by the huge bear run that pervaded the market at the backdrop of an equally huge positives in corporate financial reports for the full year 2017 (FY’17).

What MPC must do to boost economy, by stakeholders

What MPC must do to boost economy, by stakeholders

AS the newly constituted Monetary Policy Committee (MPR) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) begins its first meeting tomorrow to decide on monetary policy direction for the next  two months, financial market analysts have listed compelling reasons for the committee to end the two years old monetary tightening regime and lower the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, to boost lending and enhance economic growth.