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The New Nigeria Tax Act 2025 brings major changes that affect individuals, SMEs, and corporate businesses. In this post, we break down the most important updates, how they impact your taxes, and what steps you must take to stay compliant. If you have been searching for “New Nigeria ... Read More
When Zuri Foods, a small gourmet snack company in Abuja, started in 2020, it was just a side hustle for its founder, Aisha Azuri Danjuma. With a few friends helping out from her kitchen and weekend sales at farmers markets, it was simple enough to track sales and ... Read More
Section 1.3(1) of Guidance on Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) requires that every Public Company and Public Interest Entity (PIE) are required to file, on annual basis, its audited financial statements including a report on Management assessment on internal control over financial reporting, to ... Read More
In today’s global economy, the demand for businesses to operate sustainably has never been higher. Stakeholders, from investors to consumers, are increasingly holding organizations accountable for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. This has given rise to ... Read More
Catch the last session of our 2025 IFRS refresher course! We covered the latest updates, key changes, and how they impact financial reporting. Perfect for professionals looking to stay up-to-date! https://youtu.be/uk43iBFCwTI
Welcome to the third session of our 2025 IFRS Refresher Course! In this session, we dive deep into key standards that are crucial for understanding the financial reporting landscape: IFRS 9: Financial Instruments. IFRS 7: Financial Instruments - Disclosure... Read More
Missed the 2 part of the IFRS Webinar Session? Watch the recording of Week 2 in our 4-week IFRS webinar series, where we covered key topics such as: IAS 16 - Properties, Plants, and Equipment IAS 40 - Investment Property ... Read More
We recently had an insightful IFRS Webinar led by Abiola Fajimi FCA and Babatunde Abimbola ACA, focused on key aspects of IFRS and its application.Key topics discussed include: IASB Conceptual Framework & IAS 1: Presentation of Financial StatementsIAS 8: Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting ... Read More
The auditing profession, long rooted in manual processes and physical documentation, is undergoing a seismic transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI). This technological revolution is not just enhancing efficiency and precision but is fundamentally redefining the role of ... Read More
Highlight for this edition: What you need to know about the Value Added Tax Act (VATA)Major Deadlines in the month of December 2023, as relating to Value Added Tax Act (VATA). Click here to read more: https://pml.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Tax-News-Letter-November.pdf

NEW NIGERIA TAX

Two key regulators and a governance code now require Nigerian Boards to formally demonstrate that their performance is periodically evaluated. PML Professional Services delivers independent, evidence-based Board Evaluations that meet regulatory expectations and are fully prepared for statutory reporting and regulatory submission. NCCG NIGERIAN CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Sector covered: All public companies, public-interest private companies and regulated private entities. Requirement: Annual internal board evaluation plus an independent external evaluation at least once every 3 years, with outcomes disclosed as part of the Annual Corporate Governance Report. CBN CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA Sector covered: Banks and other CBN-licensed financial institutions. Requirement: Annual evaluation of the board, its committees and individual directors by an independent external consultant. Submission: External consultants must submit the Annual Board Evaluation Report to the Director, FPRD, CBN by May 31 (following the financial year-end) or before the Annual General Meeting, whichever comes first. FRCN FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL OF NIGERIA – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Sector covered: Every entity subject to the NCCG, across all industries. Requirement: Annual assessment of compliance with the NCCG. Submission: Eligible entities must submit their Corporate Governance Compliance Report through FRCN's reporting portal within three months after the financial year-end. HOW PML DELIVERS YOUR EVALUATION •  Independent Board, committee & Director appraisal •  Skills matrix & Board composition review •  NCCG, CBN & FRCN compliance reporting •  Practical, board-ready improvement roadmap Book your board's evaluation before your next AGM

For More Enquiries, Please Contact: Adeola Adesanya Partner, PML Professional Services aadesanya@pml.com.ng · +234 803 849 9321

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