Archives for November, 2024
CITN Organizes Workshop for Finance Journalists
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) will host a one-day workshop to enhance the knowledge of media practitioners and finance reporters, particularly members of the…
Nigeria’s Electricity Subsidy to Hit N2.4trn by End of 2024
As Nigerians continue to expect steady supply of power, the financial implications of subsidising the industry is projected to hit trillion by end 2024, with the Minister of Power, Adebayo…
AuG uncovers N14bn tax fraud in over 30 agencies
A report by the Auditor-General of the Federation has unearthed tax irregularities amounting to across more than 30 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. The findings, disclosed in the Auditor-General’s Annual Report…
ZENITH BANK EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS WITH PARIS BRANCH LAUNCH
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Zenith Bank…
Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A, Standard Chartered Bank
Further to our July 14, 2023 announcement regarding the above subject, Access Holdings PLC is pleased to announce that its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank PLC has completed the acquisition of…
Anti-Corruption: MacArthur Foundation Urges Nigerian Govt To Leverage Technology
…. Assures Foundation not exiting the country BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The MacArthur Foundation has urged governments at all levels to leverage technology to combat public sector fraud while charging…
Celebrating Excellence: Nestlé Nigeria Wins Big at NECA, CIPM Awards
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nestlé Nigeria emerged winner of the “NECA Excellence Award in Food & Beverages (Food) category at the “Employers' Excellence Awards 2024”, organized by Nigeria Employers' Consultative…
Ntia, NNPCL New EVP Upstream, Charges Stakeholders on Corporate Governance, Transparency
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The NNPC Ltd’s new Executive Vice President, Upstream, Mr. Udobong Ntia, has called on upstream stakeholders in the nation’s oil and gas industry to strengthen corporate governance,…
Yuletide: Leadway Assurance Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting SMEs
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI As momentum into the 2024 festive season continues, businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), face paradoxical realities of increased sales opportunities and consequent cocktails of business…
Insurers Urged to Reposition Sector as Key Driver of Sustainable Economic Growth
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Mr. Kunle Ahmed, Chairman, Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA); Mrs. Temitayo Sogbola, rep. Mr. Akinjide Orimolade, MD/CEO, Stanbic IBTC Insurance Ltd; Mr. Tope Smart, Group Chairman, NEM…