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 […]
Shareholders task SEC on proper monitoring of operators
THERE are lots of sharp practices in the Nigerian capital market and it is time for regulators, especially the apex regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC to hold the bull by the horns by scrutinising annul reports of public companies and other activities of operators.
Retail investors are backbone of our market — Olatokunbo
Alhaji, Gbadebo Olatokunbo, former National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Shareholders Solidarity Association of Nigeria, NSSA, in this interview with Financial Vanguard, spoke on issues affecting the capital market as well as his expectations on quoted companies’ performance in the third quarter. Excerpt:
Pensioners’ union clears air over involvement in Mainagate
THE Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has denied allegations of fraud and inefficiency levelled against its executive members by some of its members.
175 get CIIN Associateship
THE Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, has awarded the Institute’s Fellowship to six members while inducting 175 members as Associates of the Institute.
Losses to e-fraud declines by 38%
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that losses to electronic fraud dropped by 38 percent to N406 million in two years.
