Stakeholders from the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Keystone Bank, MasterCard Foundation, and Tripoint Academy have called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria to embrace sustainable and impact-driven growth …
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MAN Applauds Nigeria’s Removal from FATF Grey List, Says Move to Boost Manufacturing Sector
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major boost for the country’s …
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GTCO Records N299.9bn Profit Before Tax in Q3 2025
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has released its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025, showing a strong rebound in profitability across its banking and non-banking businesses. …
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FIRS Orders Banks and Financial Institutions to Deduct 10% Withholding Tax on Treasury Bills
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions in Nigeria to begin deducting a 10 per cent withholding tax on interest earned from short-term …
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Tribunal Dismisses General Hydrocarbons’ $718m Claim Against First Bank
The Sole Arbitrator, Hon. Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs (Rtd), has delivered a final award in the arbitration between General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) and First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN), ruling …
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Abbey Mortgage Bank Gets ‘A3’ Rating from Agusto & Co., Reflecting Improved Financial Strength
Pan-African credit rating agency, Agusto & Co., has reaffirmed the ‘A3’ rating of Abbey Mortgage Bank with a stable outlook, citing the bank’s low leverage, consistent financial fundamentals, and improved …
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GidiSync Hosts Cybersecurity Roundtable in Lagos
As cyberattacks continue to rise across sectors, GidiSync Solutions, a Nigerian cybersecurity firm, has brought together top industry leaders in Lagos to discuss practical ways to strengthen digital resilience while …
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FG Lists N260bn Bonds for Subscription in October Auction
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the listing of N260 billion worth of Federal Government bonds for subscription in its October 2025 auction. The offer, …
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FG Spends N12.5bn to Retrieve Gold from Artisanal Miners
The Federal Government has spent about N12.5 billion to purchase gold from artisanal and small-scale miners across Nigeria as part of efforts to formalise the sector, reduce smuggling, and strengthen …
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MTN Nigeria Urges Accountants to Embrace Technology and Continuous Learning for Future Relevance
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has called on accountants and finance professionals to embrace emerging technologies and commit to continuous learning to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The …