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 […]
Apprehension over cost of funds as CBN revs up liquidity mop up
The interbank money market is enveloped by apprehension over direction of cost of funds this week following the resurgence of liquidity mop by the CBN last week which occasioned the first weekly decline in cost of funds in four weeks.
Value of mobile money transactions falls by 23% in H1’18
The value of mobile money transactions through licensed mobile payment operators (interscheme) fell by 23 percent, year-on-year (YoY) in the first half of 2018 (H1’18). The volume of transactions however rose 53 percent within the same period.
Wells Hosa Green House farms will partner with govt, private sector — MD
Wells Hosa Green House Farms Limited in Benin City recently inaugurated its farm. In this interview, Managing Director, Bright Okunbor, told journalists that while intending to export its produce in future, the immediate plan is to satisfy the Nigerian market.Excerpts
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:
CAMA allows shareholders to be members of audit committee —Adebisi
National Coordinator, Independent Shareholders Association, ISAN, Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi, in this interview with Financial Vanguard spoke on audit committee membership and the provision of CAMA as well as government policy that affects the petroleum marketing companies quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE. Excerpts:
