For many young Nigerians, banking has become an increasingly digital experience. From paying online vendors and school fees to splitting bills, running businesses on social media and sending money to family and friends, smartphones have become central to everyday financial transactions. Speed, convenience, free transfers and rewards remain key factors […]
BUSINESS
Lagos, Nigeria – Quest Merchant Bank recently hosted the second edition of the Great Place to Work® Nigeria Study Mission, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a high-performance workplace culture and advancing people-centric leadership practices. The Study Mission serves as a collaborative learning platform that brings together Great Place to Work® Certified […]
In a decisive move to reshape how Nigerians manage and secure their financial legacies, First Trustees Limited, a premier fiduciary and trusteeship firm, has launched a major advocacy campaign to reposition estate planning as a central pillar of wealth creation. The company, which is a key subsidiary of the financial […]
The continuous unraveling of Nigeria’s post-transition accountability era has found its ultimate crucible inside the austere rooms of the Special Offences Division of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. To view the ongoing trials of the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as merely technical anti-graft proceedings […]
Every great business starts with a simple idea. For a new financial technology (fintech) company called Stabyl, that idea did not come out of a formal corporate boardroom. Instead, it started during casual conversations between classmates at the University of Oxford. Between 2021 and 2022, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh and Zachary […]
Alpha Morgan Bank has achieved a remarkable milestone in Nigeria’s banking industry, reporting a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₦1.9 billion within its first 10 months of operation. The outstanding performance positions the Bank among the most successful new-generation financial institutions in the country and underscores the strength of its […]
By Uwadiae Osadiaye, Head of Alternative Investments, FirstCap Limited In a move that has sent ripples through global energy markets, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on April 28, 2026, that it will formally withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective […]
FirstCap Limited, a leading investment banking firm and subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc., has successfully closed the ₦4.46 billion Series 1 Bond Issuance by LAPO MFB SPV Plc, reinforcing its strong leadership in Nigeria’s debt capital markets and deepening access to long‑term funding for high‑impact sectors. Acting as Lead Issuing House, […]
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2026, with a 6% growth in Gross Earnings, from N950 billion reported in Q1 2025 to N1.01 trillion in Q1 2026. This is despite the challenging operating environment and tightening monetary policy stance. From the unaudited statement of […]
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew Olufunmilayo Lewis (Ayo Lewis) as Executive Director, Risk Management and Executive Compliance Officer (ECO), following regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This strategic appointment underscores the Bank’s unwavering commitment to strengthening corporate governance, enhancing risk discipline, and […]