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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 to draft framework on credit to SMEs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed plans to draft a framework on credit to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aimed at improving credit to the sector.

NASSI, ASBON appraise FG’s MSMEs Clinic drive

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) bodies in the country have given kudos to the Federal Government for its nationwide Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Clinic (MSMEs Business Clinic initiative).

Microentrepreneurs blame govt, banks for operational hardship

Micro and Small entrepreneurs under the umbrella of the Association of Micro Entrepreneurs of Nigeria, AMEN, have blamed the government and banks for the unfriendly business environment, which they alleged, has led to the closure of their businesses.

CBN, FIRS, others meet to strategize on FSS 2020

The Central Bank of Nigeria  (CBN) and other agencies involved in the implementation of the Financial System Strategy (FSS 2020) will meet this week to re-strategise on implementation of the Financial System Strategy 2020. 

14 banks incur N368.3bn bad loans in 9 months

THE trending economic recovery news in the third quarter of 2017 (Q3’17)/ first nine months 2017 (9-M’17), did not prevent the banking sector from some misery in the form of rising bad loans as 14 banks quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE recorded 8.0 percent increase in bad loans (impairment losses), within the period, Financial Vanguard investigations revealed.

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