Patrick Akamiokho, the newly installed Chairman of the Lekki and District Society (LEDS) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has declared his administration’s focus on growing the …
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Routelink Group, Qualys Push for Stronger Cybersecurity Measures
Routelink Group and global cybersecurity firm, Qualys, have renewed their call for more robust and collaborative strategies to tackle the evolving threats of cyberattacks in Nigeria’s financial sector. This call …
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Harare Businessman Duped of US$20,000 in Fake Investment Deal Promising US$3 Million Return
Two men in Zimbabwe are facing fraud charges after allegedly scamming a business director out of US$20,000 with a promise that he would earn US$3 million in just three months …
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City Power, Eskom Settle R4 Billion Electricity Debt Dispute with Major Write-Off
South Africa’s electricity landscape may soon breathe easier after Johannesburg electricity distributor, City Power, and national utility Eskom finally reached an agreement over a long-standing billing and debt dispute worth …
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South Africa’s Big Four Banks Face R60 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Unlawful Home Sales
South Africa’s four largest banks — Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, and FirstRand (FNB) — are facing a massive R60 billion class action lawsuit from former homeowners. The plaintiffs claim their …
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SARS Launches ‘Express Access’ Feature to Simplify 2025 Tax Season Filing
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is introducing a new tool called ‘Express Access’ on its eFiling platform, aimed at making the 2025 tax season faster and more user-friendly, especially …
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Stanbic IBTC Pension Urges Women to Start Retirement
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has advised Nigerian women to start planning for retirement early, regardless of their income level or employment status. The call was made during the 2025 edition …
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FITC Urges Nigerian, African Firms to Embrace ESG for Growth and Resilience
The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has called on Nigerian and African businesses to fully embrace Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as part of their corporate strategy to improve …
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Nigerian Exchange Gains N279bn as Investors Rally
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened the week on a bullish note as market capitalisation rose by ₦279 billion on Monday, June 24, 2025, driven by renewed buying interest in …
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Paul Russo Elected as New Chairman of Kenya Bankers Association
KCB Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul Russo, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body that represents all commercial banks in …