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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Fund transfer: Between NIP and NEFT

Fund transfer: Between NIP and NEFT

THERE are different types of funds transfer services and it is important for bank customers to understand the differences and implications.

Fidelity Bank partners Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs on youth empowerment

Fidelity Bank partners Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs on youth empowerment

Fidelity Bank Plc. is partnering with Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs (A.Y.E) to empower entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The partnership agreement between both organizations, signed recently, will strengthen the on-going efforts and initiatives of A.Y.E in developing and supporting future business leaders. It will also afford Fidelity Bank the opportunity to offer financial and technical advisory services to enhance the competitiveness and dynamism of young Nigerian entrepreneurs.

Luxury firm to empower 300 Nigerian SMEs

Luxury firm to empower 300 Nigerian SMEs

Esorae Luxury is set  to empower over 300 Small and Medium Enterprises, especially operators in the non-oil sector, with skills to enhance their operations and contribute significantly to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product in the next three years.

Nigeria floats $3bn dual-tranche bond

Nigeria floats $3bn dual-tranche bond

he Federal Government, yesterday, floated $3 billion Euro bond to raise funds from foreign capital in line with the 2017 Budget financing plan.

First Bank: Revised investment forecast put to test

First Bank: Revised investment forecast put to test

Despite the bullish investor sentiment at the backdrop of upwards review of Target Price (TP) by investment analysts, it seems that a rebalancing in the pricing of the stock of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings has begun.

Insurers groan as premium growth lags behind liabilities

Insurers groan as premium growth lags behind liabilities

THE insurance industry, during the nine months period ended September 2017, witnessed marginal growth in gross premium written while claims expenses went up significantly.This development may have put the badly affected underwriters in financial stress.