FirstCap Limited, an investment banking and capital markets advisory firm and subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has called for stronger capital mobilisation and improved financing frameworks to accelerate business growth, infrastructure development and sustainable economic expansion in Nigeria. The call was made by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstCap […]
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Quest Merchant Bank Limited has secured an upgrade of its national scale issuer ratings to BBB+(NG) and A2(NG) by GCR Ratings, with the rating agency revising the Bank’s outlook from Stable to Positive. The development reflects the Bank’s progress in strengthening its financial position, expanding its market presence and sustaining […]
Startup equity is often described as “paper wealth,” meaning valuable on a cap table but hard to spend. On Thursday, Flutterwave announced a way to ease that problem for its workforce, and TechCabal’s Friday newsletter led with the story. Employees can now borrow against vested shares without selling them. Below […]
PalmPay is celebrating Customer Service Week 2026 by highlighting its commitment to delivering a reliable and secure banking experience for its customers. With this year’s theme, “The Extra Mile,” PalmPay is reinforcing its approach to customer service that goes beyond resolving enquiries. For PalmPay, going the extra mile means anticipating […]
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 […]
Women-owned businesses in Nigeria are getting less access to formal finance despite recording lower loan default rates and showing a stronger tendency to create jobs, according to Moniepoint. Sophia Ukoni, Lead, Market Research, Moniepoint Inc., disclosed this at the 2026 Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS), where she […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]