Quest Merchant Bank Limited has concluded the 2026 edition of Questember, its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) month, with a series of initiatives focused on financial literacy, environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and support for vulnerable members of society. Held throughout September, Questember brought the Bank’s employees together to deliver […]
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First Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc and one of Nigeria’s leading providers of fiduciary and trusteeship services, hosted the maiden edition of its Commercial Trust Colloquium, themed “Beyond Intervention Funds: Building Sustainable Financing Models for Nigerian Agriculture.” The event convened key stakeholders from the public and private sectors […]
Quest Merchant Bank has been named among the Best Workplaces in Banking in Nigeria for 2026 by Great Place to Work® Nigeria. The achievement reflects the Bank’s deliberate commitment to building a high-performing culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute meaningfully, and create value. For Quest Merchant Bank, building a strong […]
Nigeria’s total exports to other African countries increased sharply in the first half of 2026, rising by 122.26 per cent to ₦10.72 trillion. The figure is a major increase compared with the ₦4.82 trillion recorded in the first half of 2025. However, the increase was mainly driven by crude oil, […]
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has strengthened its track record in Nigeria’s capital markets following its role as Joint Lead Issuing House on BOI Financing SPV PLC’s ₦250 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond Issuance. The Offer, which ran from August 5 to August 11, 2026, was oversubscribed, reflecting strong institutional […]
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has officially announced a massive ₦1 trillion Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond offer for public subscription. The double-tranche debt issuance is structured with a face value of ₦1,000 per unit, providing institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate entities a sovereign-backed avenue to […]
Commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks operating across Nigeria shut down a net total of 476 physical branches and cash centers between 2022 and 2025, shrinking their physical operational footprints by 8.8% over the three-year evaluation period. This significant structural contraction occurred despite a net increase in the overall number of […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has started a full investigation into the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lotus Bank, and Hackerbella Ltd. This action follows serious complaints from the public claiming that students’ personal information was used to open bank accounts without their consent or any legal approval. […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned Nigerians to carefully think about the financial dangers of returning to the old fuel subsidy regime, as proposed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He cautioned that bringing back subsidy could destroy all the hard work […]
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has unveiled an enhanced range of savings products alongside a new brand campaign, “One Step Ahead,” featuring award-winning Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa. The initiative comes amid growing economic uncertainties and increasing demand among Nigerians for simpler, flexible and reliable ways to […]