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 […]
Morison Industries Rights Issue oversubscribed by 1.12m shares
MORISON Industries Plc has recorded over-subscription of 1.12 million shares in its Right Issue following the shares’ allotment result released last week.
NASD set to boost investment in enterprises with new portal
NASD OTC Plc has reiterated its commitment to leverage on its soon to be launched enterprise portal, the NASD Enterprise Portal (NASDeP) to boost investment in small enterprises in Nigeria.
FCMB invests N1 billion in development of Abia youths
THE First City Monument Bank, FCMB, said it is investing N1 billion in the youths in Abia State as part of its youth empowerment programme aimed at supporting youths with entrepreneurial skills and business ideas to develop them.
2017 corporate earnings: Stakeholders forecast mixed outcomes
STAKEHOLDERS in the nation’s capital market have forecasted a mixed grill at the end of corporate earnings releases for the full year for 2017 even as preliminary results submitted to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE showed significant improvement, beating analysts and operators’ expectations.
55% female students in STEM have full scholarships — US consulate
THE United States Consulate has revealed that 55 percent of female students in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduate programmes in the U.S are on full scholarships.
We need special court to prosecute recalcitrant debtors — CEO, Moyofade MfB
The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Moyofade Microfinance Bank Limited, Mr. Abimbola Michael, in this interview speaks on how the National Collateral Registry (NCR) would impact the microfinance industry. He also highlighted challenges confronting MfBs in the rural area. Excerpt:
Poorer now richer in the long run – 2
The Nigerian experiment has not fully taken off and can be abolished as early as next year
Zenith Bank: Between market sentiment and stock fundamentals
AS a week-long bear run seized the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, last week sending negative signals on investment grade stocks, stockbrokers are expecting dividend yields and first quarter 2018 results to stabilise sentiments in the days ahead.
SON harps on reviews on soft drink standards
THE Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, has emphasized the need for Nigeria to generate her own data on Benzene level in soft drinks, in a bid to arrive at the safe maximum level of benzoic acid or opt for alternative preservatives.
N453bn inflow to stabilise cost of funds in interbank
THE interbank money market will, this week, receive liquidity boost of N453 billion hence expectation of stability in cost of funds.
