By Grace Alegba Christian Ekeigwe, Chairman of the Audit Committee Institute, has urged accountants, auditors and audit committee members to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) without surrendering their professional judgment. Ekeigwe gave the advice while delivering a keynote address titled, “Guardians of Truth: Informed, Vigilant and Attending,” at the 2026 AuditContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Okigbo/Vivian Emoni Mr Niyi Toluwalope, the Chief Executive Officer of eTranzact Plc, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic growth through innovative digital payment and technology solutions. Toluwalope made the commitment at the Nigeria Employers’ Summit 2026, organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) onContinue Reading

By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says requests for the review of the remuneration of political and public office holders will receive fair consideration as it continues its ongoing payment review exercise. Dr Bello Shehu, Chairman of the commission, gave the assurance on Wednesday inContinue Reading

By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has urged African countries to accelerate African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation to drive industrialisation, digital trade and shared prosperity. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, made the call at the 18th Meeting of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers ResponsibleContinue Reading

By Grace Alegba First Bank of Nigeria Ltd (First Bank), in partnership with Rotary International District 9111, has distributed N45million worth of vocational start-up kits to 140 beneficiaries, in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the beneficiaries were drawn from Lagos and Ogun States. The beneficiaries receivedContinue Reading

By Nana Musa The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reiterated its commitment to protecting depositors funds and strengthening financial system stability through reforms aligned with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Managing Director of NDIC, Dr Thompson Sunday, reiterated the commitment during a second-quarter citizens and stakeholders’ engagementContinue Reading