Nigerian Senate   The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Act Amendment Bill on Wednesday scaled second reading at the Senate. This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun) at plenary. Presenting the bill, Adeola said it was read …

The Central Bank of Nigeria building CBN, FCT, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the list of transactions exempted from the new 0.5% cybersecurity levy imposed by the apex bank. A circular from the apex bank on Monday, May 6 had stated the levy would commence in two …

The dollar index was back on the front foot on Wednesday, making modest gains after earlier losses from renewed bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, while the naira traded near its low amid high demand for the haven currency in Africa’s largest economy At the NAFEM spectrum, the …

The figures, announced in the just published 2023 Shell Briefing Notes, showed that the SPDC paid $442m, while SNEPCo remitted $649m. Shell Nigeria has said it exclusively paid a total of $1.09billion in corporate taxes and royalties to the Nigerian government in 2023, through the operations of the Shell Petroleum …

Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has lamented that African countries are frustrating his airline with exorbitant airport charges to prevent it operating seamlessly in the region. He laid the accusation at the 48th Annual General Meeting and exhibition of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) in Lagos. …

Workers union protest sack of 391 staff of water corporation Workers under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives; the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees; and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies on Wednesday protested …

The call followed the adoption of a motion on matters of urgent public importance moved by Reps member, Daniel Amos at the plenary on Tuesday. The House of Representatives has asked the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, as well as the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services …

   President/GCEO of Transcorp Group, Dr. Owen D. Omogiafo, OON has been recognized as one of the most influential people of African descent (MIPAD)’s Global Top 100 Futurist & Innovators List. The list recognises individuals who have made remarkable contributions to shaping the future and pioneering innovative solutions within their …

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in conjunction with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), has unveiled gifted and high calibre individuals for the esteemed 2024 class of the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (YGL) Dangote Fellows.   ADF and WEF, in a release, said, …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, recently hosted its pivotal Energy and Infrastructure Breakfast Session in Lagos. This event marked a significant milestone in the country’s dialogue on sustainable energy, drawing together a distinguished assembly of industry leaders, policymakers and experts. Dr. Demola Sogunle, Chief Executive of …