First Bank Nigeria, FBN, has been ranked as Nigeria’s number one banking brand in 2014. The bank has been so ranked for the third consecutive time. In the top 500 banking brands ranking of the world, released by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group and Brand Finance, United Kingdom, UK, FBN came top amongst…
ICAN Appoints Enterprise Bank As Collecting Bank
Enterprise Bank has been appointed as a lead and collecting bank for various payment schemes of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN. The professional body in a letter to its stakeholders said, “We appointed the bank as a lead bank as well as Collecting Bank for our payment schemes, which include student…
Sterling Bank Wins Risk Award
For efficiently and consistently managing its risks, Sterling Bank plc has been honoured in the Banking and Investment Services category of the Nigeria Risk Award, NRA. According to a statement from the bank, the award, which was organised by Conrads Clark Nigeria, CCN limited, a United Kingdom affiliated institution in conjunction with Institute of…
Diamond Bank Sponsors 24th NUGA Competition
As part of its corporate social responsibilities, Diamond Bank plc has volunteered to be the lead sponsor of the 24th edition of the Nigerian Universities Games Association, NUGA, competition. The annual event, which holds between February 12 and 22, 2014 at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, is attracting over…
RenCap Educates Investors
The Renaissance Capital, an emerging markets and frontiers investment bank has called on investors to commit more funds to develop the Nigerian economy. Igor Vayn, chief executive officer of the financial institution, explained during the company’s 5th annual pan-Africa investor’s conference, that investors should explore the opportunities of the progress achieved by the economy of…
Glamour at UBA Awards
For employees of United Bank for Africa, UBA, and other stakeholders in the bank, it was a night of fun, entertainment and rewards February 8, 2014 as they gathered from across the country and beyond to celebrate members of staff who distinguished themselves in the 2013 financial year. The annual UBA CEO Awards ceremony, which took…
Fidelity Bank Appoints New MD
Change is the only permanent thing in life. Already, the staff and management of Fidelity Bank are experiencing that as Reginald Ihejiahi, former chief executive officer, CEO, of the bank, takes a bow while Nnamdi Okonkwo takes over the mantle of leadership effective January 1, 2014. The succession process, which has been approved by the…
Consumers Applaud Hollandia Yoghurt’s Promo
Elated Ruhoma said, “I was pleasantly surprised when I received a call from the company’s representative to come and collect the prize after I sent in my entry. At first, I thought it was a joke but after receiving the smart phone, I know it’s real. I will drink more of Hollandia Yoghurt until I…
Old Mutual Nigeria Offers Safety Measures
The Christmas season is a season of love and a time people travel from one place to another. These trips contribute to the increasing rate of avoidable road accidents and death. To guide against such accidents and safeguard lives, Old Mutual Nigeria, an insurance firm, has launched a radio campaign tagged ‘Old Mutual Safety Tips.’…