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First Bank named Nigeria’s strongest brand in 2026 by Brand Finance

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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Polls at AGMs: Aggrieved shareholders can seek redress – Fakrogha

Polls at AGMs: Aggrieved shareholders can seek redress – Fakrogha

You know that secretariat of the company, may be the company secretary or the legal adviser must have advised the company on what should be done to make sure they act within the rules and regulations and most importantly, ensure that they act within the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA. So, if they want to pass a resolution and they need shareholders to vote or they want to use a poll, of course, that poll is conducted by the registrar of the company and it will follow the rule.

Edo govt. lauds Ecobank over support for Okpekpe Road Race

Edo govt. lauds Ecobank over support for Okpekpe Road Race

Ecobank Nigeria has been commended for its unflinching and consistent support to the development of sports in the country. Speaking at this year’s Okpekpe International Road Race at the weekend, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki said Ecobank’s constant support to the road race for several years was quite commendable, stating that the event has put the state in global map.

Bank customers speak on preferred e-banking channel

Bank customers speak on preferred e-banking channel

My ultimate priority when transacting is security. The ATM is my most preferred e-banking channel because of the services it avails me that others do not. First, the ATM gives me quick access to cash. Considering that most retail transactions in the economy are still heavily cash-based, ATMs are the most reliable at this point for quick cash.

Mixed sentiments to trail stocks this week, as bears resurface

Mixed sentiments to trail stocks this week, as bears resurface

Indications have emerged that the Nigerian stock market is likely to record mixed sentiments by investors this week following the renewed bearish activity last week, which led to the regress in the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE All Share Index and market capitalisation, by 28 bases points (bps) each to 28,113.38 points and N9.72 trillion respectively.

Bull vs Bear:Penny stocks may be in flip-flop

Bull vs Bear:Penny stocks may be in flip-flop

Since the announcement of the Investors’ & Exporters’ (I&E) FX window on the 21st April, 2017, the equities market has witnessed a significant increase in activity level

Takaful insurance is not for  Muslims alone – Adeniran

Takaful insurance is not for Muslims alone – Adeniran

We are the first Takaful operator window in Nigeria approved by the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM. We have done a lot since we started in 2010 and God has been supporting us. Takaful insurance is based on two principles which are the principle of Islamic investment which give opportunity for surplus, and also the general business which is based on welfare or give away. We have various products under the scheme. We have the family products either for individual or group. The family product is a savings scheme towards the welfare of one’s family and equally in the case of any eventualities, something will be paid as benefit to the dependants

Why ergp is bound to fail-2

Why ergp is bound to fail-2

The banks are mandated to create money and expand credit; if banks don’t have enough money, they can resort to CBN to borrow and lend out to customers

We are working hard to ensure affordable financing – Whensu

We are working hard to ensure affordable financing – Whensu

The sector is basically out to take this country and the populace out of recession by providing affordable financing through the micro segment of the MSMEs, that is a major thing that we can achieve, because when people are financially independent, economic activities will improve and the economy will be better and then we will have more employment.

Pace of demutualisation slow in Africa – Abimbola

Pace of demutualisation slow in Africa – Abimbola

The first Vice President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, Mr. Abimbola Ogubajo, has said that there is an uneven pace of stock exchange demutualisation between developed and emerging markets, with exchanges in Africa lagging behind.