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 […]
AMEN President begins youth empowerment programme
THE President of Association of Micro Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (AMEN) has commenced a youth empowerment programme in Ijegun community of Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State.
N177bn inflow to moderate cost of funds in interbank
COST of funds is expected to moderate downward this week, in response to inflow of N177 billion from matured Treasury Bills (TBs).
Buhari’s order to MDAs is too late
Lateness in getting the budget passed each year has contributed to our deepening poverty
Bank customers fault NIN as single identifier for transactions
BANK customers have faulted the imposition of the National Identification Number (NIN) as single identifier for banking transactions, saying this could undermine achievement of the nation’s financial inclusion goal.
Banks borrow N52tr from CBN as liquidity pressure intensifies
BANKS’ borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shot up by 80 percent to N52 trillion in 2017, from N29 trillion in 2016, due to pressure to survive the impact of high interest rate regime and ceaseless liquidity mop-up, driven by the tight monetary policy of the apex bank
