The Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF), Jalingo Branch, will hold a public discussion on the upcoming 2026 tax reform on Friday, November 7, 2025, alongside an orientation for new wigs.Themed “The New Fiscal Frontier: Strategically Positioning Nigerian Lawyers for the Tax Reform in 2026 — Challenges, Compliance, and Commercial Opportunities,” the event will
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has stated that it will not disrupt healthcare services in Enugu State despite the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over remuneration issues.Addressing a press conference to mark the 2025 Physicians’ Week in Enugu on Monday, Dr Sunday Okafor, Chairman of the NMA in the state,
Dr. Phillips Omeiza Salawu The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred a Fellowship (FCIB) on Dr Phillips Omeiza Salawu, a former Deputy Governor of Kogi State and member of the PDP Board of Trustees, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s banking and financial sector.The award was presented on November 1,
Dr. Adeola Phillips, Chairman of Parallex Bank Limited The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has conferred an Honorary Fellowship on Dr Adeola Phillips, Chairman of Parallex Bank Limited, for her outstanding leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector.The investiture, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, National Theatre, Lagos,
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called on accounting professionals to embrace emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence while upholding ethical standards and professional integrity. Speaking during the maiden ICAN Professorial Chair in Accounting Public Lecture at the University of Lagos, ICAN President, Prof Mallam Haruna Yahaya, represented by Dr Etofolam Osuji,
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, received a GCOC delegation led by Dr. Matthias Leder The Federal Government is partnering with the Giessen-Friedberg Chamber of Commerce (GCOC) in Germany to train and deploy skilled Nigerian graduates to meet Germany’s growing demand for manpower. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while receiving a GCOC
Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesman The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned tertiary institutions against manipulating the merit-based admission process by coercing candidates to switch programmes through unofficial channels. In a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB said it had received reports that some institutions were using internal portals to pressure high-ranking candidates
Yusuf Gwadah, Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Yusuf Gwadah, has said that the institution stands as proof that faith-based education can produce globally competitive scholars and researchers. Speaking at the university’s 20th Convocation Ceremony, Gwadah said Bowen’s achievements in research, innovation, and community service demonstrate that spirituality
ICAN President, Haruna Yahaya The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called for a comprehensive review of accounting education and practice in the country to align with global standards and technological advancement. ICAN President, Haruna Yahaya, represented by Etofolam Osuji, made the call at the Institute’s 2025 Public Lecture held at the University
Emmanuel Daraloye, Nigerian music journalist, honoured by the Department of History, UI Nigerian music journalist Emmanuel Daraloye has been honoured by the Department of History at the University of Ibadan for his contributions to the preservation of Black history and culture. Daraloye received a Certificate of Appreciation during the department’s annual Black History Celebration held
