The federal government has disclosed that the much-anticipated development blueprint, Agenda 2050, was being finalised for launch, with a target of catapulting Nigeria into a $12 trillion gross domestic product (GDP) economy in the next 17 years. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, made the disclosure in a keynote address … [Read more…]
Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele yesterday called on banks and stakeholders in the financial sector to come up with actionable plans to boost foreign exchange inflow from non-oil exports. Emefiele made this call in his opening remarks at the 13th annual Bankers Committee retreat held in Lagos with the theme, “Increasing the … [Read more…]
He said one trillion naira old notes now in CBN and other banks’ vaults. Governor of Nigeria’s central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed that government will not be rigid in the implementation of the cashless policy in the country. Emefiele, who spoke with newsmen Thursday in Daura, Katsina state, after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari, said … [Read more…]
The House of representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the limits on weekly cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities. The lawmakers also summoned Godwin Emefiele, governor of te apex bank, to appear before it next Thursday over the new policy scheduled to take effect on January 9, 2023. The … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered Deposit Money Banks (DMOs) and other financial institutions to ensure that weekly over-the-counter (OTC) cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities do not exceed N100,000 and N500,000, respectively. The apex bank made this known on Tuesday in a circular signed by CBN Director of Banking Supervision, Haruna … [Read more…]
The value of naira to dollar fell from N196.92 in June 2015 to N414.72 in June 2022, worsening Nigeria’s foreign debt burden. Within the seven years under review, the naira depreciated by 52.52 per cent against the US dollar. So This Happened (193) reviews Adeleke’s inauguration as Osun governor, 14-day paternity leave|PunchHow We Juggled Schooling … [Read more…]
…as investors, university, commend vision, promise partnership As part of his development plans to build the Enugu State gross domestic product (GDP) from the current $4.4 billion to $30 billion, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reached out to investors from Germany, Denmark, Austria and other European countries … [Read more…]
As the fuel shortage continues to bite harder, the South West Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mr Tajudeen Adigun, has warned that the scarcity might extend to the Yuletide season unless it is quickly addressed. He also said there was a massive shortfall in supply by the importer of last … [Read more…]
One hundred and sixty five billion old naira notes have so far been absorbed by commercial banks since the announcement of the planned launch of new naira notes on October 26. Director Currency, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ahmed Bello Umar, made the disclosure in Abuja at a post-Monetary Policy Committee media briefing. According to … [Read more…]
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday disclosed that the redesigned naira notes hitherto slated for unveiling on December 15 has been brought forward to Wednesday and would be launched by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He also ruled out the chances of any extension in the timeframe … [Read more…]
Between October 2021 and 2022 same month, the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) soared by 70.62percent. The average retail price for refilling a 5kg Cylinder was N2,627.94 in 2021 but rose to N4,483.75 in October 2022. On a month-on-month basis, the commodity increased by 0.21% from N4,474 recorded in September 2022 to N4,483.75 in … [Read more…]
Bureau de change operators in Adamawa State are rejecting foreign currencies from customers due to growing uncertainty in the parallel market. Some of the money changers interviewed at Jimeta Modern Market in Yola said they were apprehensive over the sudden and continued crash of the dollar which destabilized the parallel market. The chairman, bureau de … [Read more…]