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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CBN don’ kill us, senate don’ fail us!

CBN don’ kill us, senate don’ fail us!

The Director General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, revealed, at a press briefing in Abuja on 15th August 2018 that Nigeria’s public debt, had apparently risen from well below N3Tn in 2007 to over N22.30Tn ($73.21bn) by June 2018.

Diamond Bank supports 5000 SMEs with N20bn loan in 2018

Diamond Bank supports 5000 SMEs with N20bn loan in 2018

By Babajide Komolafe Diamond Bank has supported 5000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with over N20 billion worth of credit facilities in 2018. Head, Emerging Market Businesses, Diamond Bank, Mrs Ayodele Olojede, disclosed this during an interview withFinancial Vanguard, saying this is in addition to various programmes and services introduced by the bank to support […]

We need unconventional methods to recover loans from big debtors – Ayeye

We need unconventional methods to recover loans from big debtors – Ayeye

Kola Ayeye led the group that resuscitated the former National Bank, which later merged with Wema Bank. Thereafter he was appointed by the CBN into the board that restructured Mainstreet Bank, which was bought by Skye Bank. He recently left AMCON where he served as the Executive Director in charge of recoveries and resolutions to become the   Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Growth and Development Limited.

FCMB to promote Ojude Oba festival

FCMB to promote Ojude Oba festival

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited is set to promote the  Ojude Oba  festival in a bid to sustain the country’s cultural heritage and boost tourism and its associated benefits.