Rabiu Olowo
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Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) is planning to introduce the Nigerian Public Sector Governance Code to enhance trust, boost efficiency and curb corruption in the public sector.
23 Jan
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), yesterday, said the International Accounting Standard (IAS) 29, which borders on reporting in hyperinflationary economies, does not apply to Nigeria and should not be used in preparing the 2024 financial statements.
20 Dec
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in partnership with the International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) and Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has equipped small and medium-sized enterprises
6 Nov
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Rabiu Olowo, has been elected as Chair of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) 41st session. As the Chair of UNCTAD ISAR, Olowo…
16 Sep
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) has emphasised the need for Nigeria to realign its financial strategies with sustainability principles to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
9 Sep 2024
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) said the finalised Nigeria Not-for-Profit Sector Governance Code (NNFPGC) would be released later this year to promote best practices in financial management while mitigating fraud and misuse of funds in the sector.
8 May 2024
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has honoured the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Dr Rabiu Olowo, with its 2024 ‘Top Chartered Accountant Under 40’ award.
27 Mar 2024
The Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), Rabiu Olowo, has expressed optimism that the adoption of sustainability financial reporting standards would unlock capital flow
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