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 […]
There are huge opportunities for microfinance in Nigeria — MD, Asha MfB
There are huge opportunities for microfinance in Nigeria — MD, Asha MfB
DBN to sign on banks, more MFIs before year end — Okpanachi
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) is to sign on Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and more Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) before the end of the year.
Insurers groan as premium growth lags behind liabilities
THE insurance industry, during the nine months period ended September 2017, witnessed marginal growth in gross premium written while claims expenses went up significantly.This development may have put the badly affected underwriters in financial stress.
Cost of funds to fall as over N700bn inflow hit interbank
Cost of funds in the interbank money market will decline this week in response to inflow of over N700 billion from matured treasury bills and statutory allocation to the three tiers of government.
Stanbic IBTC reports 78% increase in profit in Q3 2017
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has posted a 77.7 percent increase in profit before tax to N45.65 billion from N25.7 billion for the nine month period ended September 30, 2016.
