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 […]
CSR: Consolidated Hallmark renews insurance cover for journalists
CONSOLIDATED Hallmark Insurance Plc has renewed the Group Personal Accident Insurance cover worth N24 million in sum insured for insurance journalists in the country.
We would put more pressure on govt over N220bn MSMED fund – MD, BBB MfB
Actually, we have been having some serious liquidity challenge for a while and we hope that it is worth solving this year.
Pensioners are treated with dignity during PTAD verification — Onokpise
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, recently concluded the first phase of verification exercise of defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) and its mobile subsidiary, MTEL. At the Ketu, Lagos centre.
Why we projected 25% returns for stock market this year — Capital Bancorp analyst
Mr. Aigboje Higo, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Capital Bancorp Plc, in this interview speaks on issues that will influence the Nigerian stock market, interest rate and the economy in general in 2018
NB beats Forte Oil, others to early release of 2017 financials
DESPITE its huge operations, Nigerian Breweries, NB Plc has beaten all quoted companies by coming out first with the full year ended December 31, 2017 financial statement.
Eurobond: Nigeria external reserves to hit 54 months high of $45bn
Statutory allocation funds to lower cost of funds By Babajide Komolafe NIGERIA’s external reserves will rise to 54 months high of $45 billion this month following the conclusion of federal government’s $2.5 billion Eurobond this week. The Eurobond, which commenced last week with the announcement of its pricing on Thursday, will be concluded on Friday. According […]
Mutilated notes: CBN reduces currency sorting charges to N1,000/box
If you want to make a sale, if you are sure nobody will accept it from you, you reject it, but if you are sure somebody will take it from you, or if you take it to the banks, they will take it, you can accept it
Understanding Dormant Bank Account
YOUR bank account becomes dormant if you don’t use it to perform any transaction for two years. Such transactions include withdrawal of cash at a branch or Automated Teller Machine (ATM), payment by cheque, transfer of funds through Internet banking, mobile banking or ATMs, receiving dividend on shares or the interest of your fixed deposit in your savings account.
Industrial goods sector to benefit from increased CAPEX
AGAINST the bear run that ruled the stock market last week and saw all the sectors close in the red, investment bankers and stockbrokers have said that the industrial goods sector will benefit immensely from the proposed N2.4 trillion capital expenditure in the 2018 budget.
Foreign exchange market gets CBN’s $210m boost
The inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market has received 210 million dollars from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to meet customers’ requests in various segments of the market.
