Stanbic IBTC Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, is partnering Hope Worldwide, a global non-governmental organization, in advancing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) platform that optimizes value for all stakeholders. This is expected to help pave the path to social change and economic development.

Following the huge amount of debts owed banks and other financial institutions by stockbroking firms and other capital market operators, a financial expert, Mr. Amaeze Olisaemeka has called on the regulatory authorities in the capital market to put forward a law, pegging the maximum amount of exposure to be allowed for operators in the capital market.

The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) has threatened to impose sanctions on audit firms in the country whose practices do not conform to best practices.

Nigeria has introduced the ongoing reform in its oil and gas sector, including the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), to IMF scrutiny in an effort to secure its support and endorsement.

THE piece captioned as above, by Yushau A. Shuaibu, in the Economic Confidential of October 2009, was no doubt very riveting.