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Accountability in leadership

The recent case involving Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, highlights a troubling intersection of power and accountability in Nigeria. Charged with assaulting a Bolt driver at his residence, the lawmaker has entered a plea…

Q3 2024: Ecobank reports N265.029bn pre-tax profit

Ecobank Plc has reported its 2024 third-quarter results showing pre-tax profits grew by 136.94 percent year on year, reaching N265.029 billion. These results brought the bank’s nine-month 2024 pre-tax profit to N708.542 billion, compared to N262.171 billion for the same…

FirstBank joins partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials

As part of its commitment to sustainable finance and taking active steps towards reducing its carbon footprint, FirstBank has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to promote sustainable finance, combat climate change and advance sustainable socioeconomic development for…