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The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) says its membership has risen to 35,130 as tax reforms and growing demand for tax expertise increase the relevance of the profession in Nigeria’s evolving fiscal landscape. Innocent Ohagwa, president and chairman of council of CITN, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting his address at the institute’s […]

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s digital inclusion drive, the federal government has secured strong support from China Industrial Bank (CIB) for the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project (NUCAP). The project aims to deploy 3,700 modern telecommunications towers across the country, bringing reliable connectivity to over 20 million Nigerians living in unserved and underserved communities, […]

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has assured Nigerians that his team will go all out for victory in Wednesday’s international friendly against Poland. Chelle spoke after welcoming defender Calvin Bassey to the team’s camp in Warsaw. The Fulham star’s arrival increased the number of players in camp to 20, providing the coach with a […]

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal seeking to halt the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, effectively removing the final legal hurdle to the consolidation of the two lender. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Monday by a five-member panel led by Justice Tijani Abubakar, the apex court held that the […]

In March of this year, Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) convened its International Women’s Month gathering under the theme, ‘Gather, Gain & Grow.’ It was a much-needed conversation focused on bridging the divide between women’s savings associations, financial regulatory agencies, development organisations, and financial service providers. This conversation highlighted an understated fact: women’s savings […]

Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021–2025) identifies the protection of women’s maternal health as a key driver of national development. Central to the plan is the goal of reducing maternal mortality from 512 deaths to 300 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2025, while also tackling malnutrition among women of reproductive age. The broader ambition aligns […]

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Sundry Market, Nigeria’s leading grocery retail company, has achieved over 100 percent shop growth in five years, signalling a significant increase in indigenous investment in the food retail sector. Financial Times, the British newspaper, ranked Sundry Markets, owner of Marketsquare Supermarket, among the “Top 50 Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024–2026.” The company, described as Nigeria’s […]

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has attributed the achievements recorded by his administration over the last seven years to divine grace, prudent financial management, and the resilience of the people of the state. Fintiri disclosed this in a statement issued by Humwashi Wonosikou, chief press secretary, while marking the seventh anniversary of the […]

…also present senatorial candidates Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have formally presented Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s governorship candidate to President Bola Tinubu, effectively ending months of speculations. The delegation was led by former Deputy Governor and Oyo APC Chairman, Moses Adeyemo, alongside former Deputy Governor, Iyiola Oladokun, and former […]