Ogunjimi urges strategic leadership in Africa’s accounting profession

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant-General of the Federation and Chairman of the Association of Accountant-Generals of Africa, Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has said accountants have moved beyond traditional recordkeeping to…

NDIC, NIESV Deepen ties on failed bank asset valuation

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) to ensure accurate valuation of assets…

NNPCL reports a N5.4 trillion profit for 2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Limited) has declared  a profit after tax of N5.4trn for its 2024 financial performance… Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, the Group Chief…

Bollywood star Dharmendra passes away at 89

Bollywood legend  Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol has died at the age of 89. Dharmendra died Monday in a hospital in the Indian city of Mumbai…. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra…

Despite fall in economic  pressures , tough reforms still required – CBN

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that despite notable improvements in key economic indicators, Nigeria must continue with tough but necessary reforms to strengthen macroeconomic…

NITEL–MTEL pensioners storm finance ministry, demand 35 months’ arrears payment

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Retired workers of the defunct NITEL–MTEL staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance, demanding the immediate payment of 35 months of unpaid pension arrears…

CBN refutes $1.26bn oil import disbursement claim

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting it disbursed $1.259 billion to major oil sector operators for the importation of refined petroleum products and…

Dangote seeks $5bn Afreximbank funding for refinery expansion

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is seeking an additional $5 billion to expand operations at his Lagos-based refinery, according to Afreximbank’s new President, Dr. George Elombi. Elombi revealed the plan…

Lafarge africa reports N780.48bn revenue, profit up 246%

Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a strong financial performance for a period of nine months in 2025, recording a revenue of ₦780.48 billion, a 63% increase from ₦479.49 billion in…

Zenith bank surpasses CBN target with ₦350bn oversubscribed offer

Zenith Bank Plc has surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalization benchmark, following the successful conclusion of its oversubscribed ₦350.46 billion public offer. The milestone, celebrated with a Closing Gong…