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 […]
Wema Bank Executive Director urges banks to be customer-centric
EXECUTIVE Director, Retail and North Directorate at Wema Bank Plc, Mr. Moruf Oseni, has advised banks to make customers the core of all their banking products and services.
Advantages and disadvantages of fixed deposits
Even if the process of placing a fixed deposit varies slightly from one bank to another, opening a fixed deposit account is still very simple.
Citibank seminar addresses Nigeria asset custody business
CITIBANK has organised a Direct Custody and Clearing (DCC) seminar to discuss the state of the asset custody business in Nigeria in relation to global developments.
Leadway Assurance settles N23bn claims, records 13% rise in gross premium income
LEADWAY Assurance Company Limited has settled N23billion claims as at the end of December 31, 2016 even as it recorded 13 per cent rise in gross premium income to N52.7 billion fromN46.6 billion.
Why insurance companies run after government businesses — NAICOM
WITH changes in consumers’ lifestyle and preferences, pricing and marketing insurance products has become constantly evolving challenge for insurance companies, according to the Commissioner for Insurance, Alhaji Mohamme
Stock market fundamentals:Are Nigerian equities still undervalued?
PRIOR to recent rally on the Bourse, most stocks quoted on the Nigerian stock exchange were trading at deep discount to analysts’ valuation as the major players (Pension Funds Administrators, Mutual Funds, and Insurance Firms etc.) held short-term views.
Godwin Emefiele: From Zero To Hero?
At first, clawing Nigerian economy out from recession ditch was thought to be not only a Herculean task,but one that couldn’t be achieved so fast.
Bank customers speak on Banks’ N138bn e-payment charges
COMMERCIAL banks earning N138 billion in 2016 from e-payment charges is a recorded progress on the side of the CBN and commercial Banks. But the question is: how are they utilizing the money. The amounts acquired are not being used to produce any infrastructure or aid the situation of the economy. We pay tax on our money. We pay high fees for e-payment transactions. It is like paying multiple taxes. To me the amount accumulated is too much.
Advantages and disadvantages of fixed deposits
Even if the process of placing a fixed deposit varies slightly from one bank to another, opening a fixed deposit account is still very simple.
15 companies flout NSE’s financial reporting requirements
MORE companies quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, flouted the post listing requirement of the Exchange as fifteen of them across the sub-sectors missed regulatory filling of their results to the Exchange in 2016 as against three in the financial year 2015.
