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 […]
Businesses, consumers divided over inflation, interest rate in 2018
BUSINESSES and consumers are divided in their outlook for inflation and interest rates in 2018. While consumers expect inflation and interest rates to rise in 2018, businesses, however, expect both rates to fall.
Union Bank donates to VVF centre in Kano State
UNION Bank has once again taken a stand for women with its support for those affected by Vestigo Vaginal Fistula (VVF) through donations to the women’s VVF hostel, Kwali, Kano State.
Operators divided on proposed fragmentation of stock market
CAPITAL market operators have expressed divergent views on the plan by the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, to fragment the stock market.
Accion MfB disburses N17.5bn, to open 80 new branches
ACCION Microfinance Bank, AMfB, said it disbursed N17.5billion from January to November 2017
Issues that shaped MfB sub sector in 2017
THE year 2017 started on a good note even though the nation witnessed economic pressure which led to high cost of products and services and harsh operating environment for businesses and organisations across every sector of the economy.
Getting business loans from the banks (3)
We are now on the third portion of this series on MSMEs’ getting business loans from banks in which we have focused on the offers from Stanbic IBTC Bank. We have discussed just one offer which is what they call SME Overdraft.
GE trains 141 Nigerian entrepreneurs on advanced manufacturing skills
GENERAL Electric Nigeria says it has successfully trained 141 Nigerian entrepreneurs on advanced manufacturing and business development skills.
NBC empowers over 700 youths in Kano
The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has empowered over 700 youths at the Kano edition of its program, ‘Youth Empowered’ Workshop.
AFF ‘Disrupt’ Conference highlights policy, funding gaps in Fintech startups
Access Bank Plc’s Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) Disrupt Conference 2017 has highlighted lack of policy and funding as major issues facing startups in the financial technology (Fintech) sector of the economy.
50 fashion entrepreneurs to be trained by Ruff ‘n’ Tumble – Durosinmi-Etti
Lagos State’s Commissioner for Employment/ Wealth Creation, Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, has said that 50 fashion entrepreneurs in the State will be trained by Ruff ‘n’ Tumble Nigeria, a Lagos based clothing company.
Orphanage plans skills centre for female entrepreneurs
Living Fountain Orphanage has concluded plans to establish skills and resource center for training female entrepreneurs.
NEWN launches business directory to boost trade
Network of Enterprising Women of Nigeria (NEWN) has unveiled its community business directory will help boost trade among its members.
Is this any way to execute a budget?
Since the All Progressives Congress, APC, controls both the Executive and legislative branches of the Federal Government, we want to align ourselves with the advice given recently by the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki when he asked the Buhari administration to “stop the blame game”. It serves no purpose; neither is it honest.
We’ll ensure members comply with regulations — Tinubu
President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, Mr. Shola Tinubu in this interview discusses efforts of the Council to build capacity for members.
Commercialization of education and the storm ahead
“Currently Nigeria’s out of school population is projected at 10 million while that of India is projected at 1.8 million, though they have eight times our population. Why is it so?”
