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 […]
Why electronic annual report is necessary – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has identified high cost of printing physical annual report as a major reason why shareholders should embrace electronic annual report.
Real Sector Support Facility: Enhancing investment opportunities in the real sector
With economic growth slowing to 1.5 percent in the second quarter of the year and unemployment stubbornly high at 18.8percent, Nigeria needs new policy initiatives that will expedite job creation and stimulate economic growth in order to avoid the risk of another economic depression.
Stockbrokers caution investors on panic selling
Following the persistent downside of the stock market in recent times, stockbrokers have cautioned investors on panic selling of their shares, saying that projections cannot be made under the present circumstances.
New listings may be curtailed until secondary market picks up – Cowry Assets boss
Johnson Chukwu is the Managing Director/CEO of Cowry Asset Management, a Lagos-based investment banking firm. In this interview with Financial Vanguard, he spoke on the state of the equities market arguing that poor performance in the secondary equities market is contributing to dull activity in the primary market. Excerpt:
Tinubu charges brokers to comply with FRC regulations
President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, Mr. Shola Tinubu, has charged brokers to comply with requirements of the Financial Reporting Council, FRC, to avoid sanctions
