First Bank named Nigeria’s strongest brand in 2026 by Brand Finance
First Bank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has been recognised as the strongest brand in Nigeria in the “Nigeria 25 2026” ranking by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. The Bank achieved an AAA+ rating, the highest possible distinction, underscoring its unmatched brand strength and leadership […]
Budget: Nasarawa Assembly jerks up 2021 budget by N2.8bn
By David Odama – Lafia The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Tuesday jerked up the 2021 appropriation bill by N2.8bn from the N112.92bn presented to the House for consideration and approval by the state Governor, Abdullahi Sule. The Speaker of the House, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi disclosed this in Lafia when the House deliberated and adopted […]
2021 Budget: Umahi presents N122bn proposal to Ebonyi Assembly
By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Tuesday presented the 2021 budget proposal of N122 billion and Appropriation Bill of the State Government to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. The budget which is tagged: “Budget of Stabilization and Consolidation in a Recession” placed the recurrent estimate to be 40% of […]
You’re joining tax profession during challenging times, CITN President tells inductees
The 14th President and Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN, Dame Gladys Simplice, has stated that joining tax profession now was challenging due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Akwa Ibom Assembly passes N456.25bn appropriation bill into Law
By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Tuesday passed into Law the state appropriation bill of N456.25billion for the 2021 fiscal year. The 2021 appropriation bill is broken down to of N164.52billion Recurrent expenditure, N241.45billion Capital Expenditure and N50.3billion for Consolidated Revenue Fund Charges. This is against the N435.65billion proposed […]
Budget: Taraba gov, Ishaku, proposes N139.46bn for 2021
By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, Friday presented a 2021 appropriation bill of N139,460,435,961 to the state house of assembly for consideration. The budget estimate was also christened ‘budget of restoration and stabilization.’ The 2021 proposed spending is lower than the budget estimate of 2020 with over N76 billion. He pegged […]
