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 […]
Osinbajo, others to speak on growth of insurance sector
VICE President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will join other stakeholders in the insurance industry at the 2018 National Insurance Conference, NIC, to proffer ways of moving the sector forward.
We’ve introduced dynamism into banking at Keystone Bank – Ohiwerei
Mr. Obeahon Ohiwerei is the Group Managing Director/CEO of one of the fastest growing financial institutions in Nigeria, Keystone Bank Limited.
CCNN plans merger with Kalambaina Cement
THE Board of Directors of Cement Company of Northern Nigeria, CCNN Plc and Kalambaina Cement Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of BUA Cement Company Limited, have agreed to merge their businesses with CCNN as the resultant entity.
Equities market rebound to persist amidst expected half year earnings
RENEWED investors interest witnessed last week in the equities market on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE may be sustained this week amid expected half year corporate results.
Ezeagu, others explain ASHON’s new status
THE Chairman, Association of Stock broking Houses of Nigeria, ASHON, Chief Patrick Ezeagu has explained that the new registration of ASHON
How Access Bank drives banking with sustainability principles — Wigwe
GLOBALLY there have been increasing trend towards sustainable business practices. This move is driven by various factors including government policies as reflected in PlasTax, a plastic bag tax introduced by the Republic of Ireland in 2002.
FAAC logjam triggers uncertainty as N409bn inflow boost liquidity
THE delay in the release of statutory allocation funds due to the inconclusive meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, last week has triggered uncertainty over direction of cost of funds in the interbank money market this week. This is in spite of liquidity boost of N409 billion expected from maturing treasury bills this week.
Diamond Bank commits N105m to entrepreneurial development
DIAMOND Bank Plc said it has committed N105 million in seven years in grants to support budding entrepreneurs in the country through its Building Entrepreneurs Today, BET, programme.
FCMB Bank (UK) LTD expands personal and business banking
FCMB Bank (UK) Limited recently obtained a variation of its banking permission to include retail (investments) services. The permission was granted by the Prudential Regulation Authority and became effective on June 8, 2018.
Wema Bank introduces agent banking in Kano
WEMA Bank Plc has introduced agent banking in Kano State as it seeks to strengthen its contributions to developing the informal sectors and financial inclusion throughout the Northern region.
