Finance

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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MAN backs SON on product authentication scheme

MAN backs SON on product authentication scheme

MANUFACTURERS Association of Nigeria, MAN, has thrown its weight behind the plan by Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, to introduce a product authentication scheme, describing it as being in the collective interest of manufacturers and consumers alike.

Tin-can Customs improves revenue by 17%

Tin-can Customs improves revenue by 17%

THE Tin-can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has increased their revenue by 17.3 percent as they collected N183 billion between January and August this year, as against N156 billion collected during the same period last year. The highest collection by the Command during the period was N28 billion, which was recorded in August.

Why you need a  business plan

Why you need a business plan

DO you want to expand your business, be more competitive in your industry or achieve certain goals? If you answered yes to any of the above, you need a business plan!

How to get loan  from BoI (2)

How to get loan from BoI (2)

Last week, we began this series on Bank of Industry (BoI) loan facilities to Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs. We noted some basic pre-requisites for companies wishing to apply for loan in the Bank. And we also listed out about 41 groups of businesses the Bank provides loan for while noting that you can write to the Bank in case you didn’t find your line of business in the list.

BoI disburses N3.5m loans to entrepreneurs  in Osun

BoI disburses N3.5m loans to entrepreneurs in Osun

THE Bank of Industry (BoI) has disbursed about N3.5 billion to business men and women in Osun State, in fulfillment of part of its mandate to develop small and medium enterprises in the country.

Prisons pensioners appeal to Presidency

Prisons pensioners appeal to Presidency

Members of Retired Paramilitary Officers Association, RPOA, Kogi West chapter have appealed to the presidency, the Controller General of Prisons and authorities of Pension Transition Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, to pay them their approved retirement pension and other benefits due them.

Flood risk: We’re dynamic in our rates offering  — CEO, Law Union & Rock

Flood risk: We’re dynamic in our rates offering — CEO, Law Union & Rock

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, of Law Union & Rock Plc, Mr. Jide Orimolade in this interview speaks on  how the recent flood in some parts of the country has compelled the company to adopt dynamic rating. By Rosemary Onuoha and Cynthia Alo WITH the recent floods in some parts of the country, do we expect […]

Six global banks join forces to create digital currency

Six global banks join forces to create digital currency

SIX of the world’s biggest   banks have joined a project to create a new form of digital cash that they hope to launch next year for clearing and settling financial transactions over blockchain, the technology underpinning bitcoin.