Nigeria, May 19 -- The Nigerian Audit and Assurance industry saw a massive revenue surge in 2024, with KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) topping the list of earners.

The News Chronicles recently conducted research on the top 50 publicly quoted companies. Total audit earnings grew to N28.2 billion in 2024, up from N17.1 billion in 2023, a 65% increase year over year.

In today's world of regulated and transparent businesses, the audit sector remains a critical pillar of trust and accountability.

For better context, these audits allow for independent assurance on the accuracy of financial statements, giving investors, regulators, and other stakeholders confidence and insights for decision-making.

Auditing has bec...