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July 15, 2020 No Responses

CBN Unveils Non-Interest Guidelines For AGSMEIS, MSMEDF, Others

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled guidelines for Non-Interest Financial Institutions under its Agri-Business, Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF). In ...

July 14, 2020 No Responses

CBN Suspends Importation Of Maize

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stopped the issuance of forex for the importation of maize into the country. A circular signed by CBN Director of Trade and Exchange Department, O.S. Nnaji, explained on Monday that the dec...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

CBN, Bankers Committee To Revamp National Theatre

The Minister for Culture and Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Sunday in Lagos handed over the National Theatre to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers committee for restoration and upgrade. Speaking at the event, Mohammed explained that t...

July 9, 2020 No Responses

Ogun Partners CBN On Oil Palm Production

The Ogun Government is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to boost oil palm production in the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina, made this known during an inspection tour of Apoje Farm Settlement, where...

July 8, 2020 No Responses

Ecobank Nigeria Extends Agric Loan To 70,000 Farmers

Ecobank Nigeria has restated its commitment to the Agricultural sector and is supporting over 70,000 farmers with special loans to increase their capacity and yields during this planting season. This is one of the bank’s initiatives to ...

June 23, 2020 No Responses

CBN, Maize Farmers Inaugurate 2020 Inputs Distribution In Anambra

The Maize Growers, Processors and Marketers’ Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN), Anambra chapter, has commenced distribution of inputs for the 2020 wet season framing. The farm inputs distribution was launched under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Anchor Bo...

June 18, 2020 No Responses

Wet Season: CBN To Empower 1.1m Farmers With N432b Loans

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded plan to fund the value chains of nine commodities to the tune of N432 billion in the 2020 wet season. Mr Yila Yusuf, the Director, Development Finance Department of the CBN, disclosed...

June 1, 2020 No Responses

CBN Adjusts Timelines For Reversals Of Complaints On Electronic Channels

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has adjusted timelines for reversals or resolution of refund complaints on electronic channels with effect from June 8. The CBN Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor, made this known in a statement in Abuja...

May 20, 2020 No Responses

Emefiele Woos Conglomerates To Help Boost Economy

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has urged industrial conglomerates operating in the country to support efforts aimed at growing the Nigerian economy. Emefiele gave the advice on Tuesday in a virtual meeting with the...

May 11, 2020 No Responses

Emefiele Assures Investors On Forex Repatriation

Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has assured investors of the security of their investments in the country in spite dwindling revenue from the sale of crude oil globally. The CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr ...

May 8, 2020 No Responses

CBN Disburses Loan To Maize Farmers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced the disbursement of loans to maize farmers in Anambra under its Anchor Borrower Programme meant for the 2019 farming season. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Mrs Bridget Okpalaeke, the Development Finance...

May 4, 2020 No Responses

CBN, Bankers’ Committee Halt Sack Of Banks’ Staff

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Bankers’ Committee on Sunday suspended retrenchment or laying-off of any staff of banks, whether full or part time. The CBN Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr Isaac Okorafor made this known in a statement....

March 26, 2020 No Responses

Healthcare: CBN Explains N100b Credit Support Guidelines

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released guidelines for operations of N100 billion credit support for the healthcare sector following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. In a circular signed by Mr Kevin Amugo, Director Financial Policy Regulation...