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 […]
UBA extends LEO to customers across Africa
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has unveiled an electronic-banking platform called LEO in Cameroon, Zambia, Cote D’Ivoire, Senegal and Congo in a bid to ease banking transactions for its customers across Africa.
Adequate infrastructure critical to insurance growth — NEM CEO
Chief Executive Officer of NEM Insurance plc, Mr. Tope Smart, has said that more investment was required to stimulate the development of Nigeria’s insurance sector. He stated this while speaking on the theme, “Infrastructure and Economic growth: Exploring the strategic Alliance” at the 10th anniversary of Business Journal in Lagos. He said: “Investment in infrastructure will result in the growth of the economy of any nation and the attendant insurance needs resulting from such economic growth will be to the benefit of the insurance industry.
20,000 agents inadequate for insurance services in Nigeria — Operators
NIGERIAN insurers have indicated that the insurance industry is under-served with only about 20,000 agents covering the country.
Micro pension will create next phase of growth — Stanbic IBTC Pension boss
Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Mr. Eric Fajemisin, in this interview discusses how the proposed micro pension scheme will grow the pension sector. Excerpts
Government should make insurance compulsory in schools — Babington-Ashaye
President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, Mrs. Funmi Babington- Ashaye, in this interview speaks on efforts the Institute is making to grow insurance penetration.
