Finance – City Business News

June 2, 2026 No Responses

CBN Unveils Nigeria Payments Systems Vision 2028, Targets 95% Financial Inclusion

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has unveiled the Nigeria Payments Systems Vision (PSV) 2028, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at deepening payment infrastructure, expanding financial inclusion, accelerating innovation, strengthening cybersecurity, and enhancing Nigeria’s integration...

March 16, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Swears In Taiwo Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance, extolling his determination and dedication to duty.President Tinubu, who spoke after the....

March 4, 2026 No Responses

Uzoka-Anite Congratulates Oyedele, Pledges Support For Tinubu’s Economic Agenda

The newly appointed Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has congratulated Taiwo Oyedele on his nomination as Minister of State for Finance, expressing optimism about his confirmation and success in office.Uzoka-Anite, who was...

March 3, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite.Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister of State, her third portfolio in...

September 27, 2025 No Responses

Oyetola Harps On Innovative Financing To Drive Nigeria’s Marine, Blue Economy

Photo Caption: Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola (left) and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Olufemi Oloruntola (right) at the third quarter stakeholders’ and citizens’ engagement of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Eco...

September 6, 2025 No Responses

Freight Forwarders Petition Minister Over Alleged First Bank’s Persistent System Downtime

The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has petitioned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, over what it described as a crippling and persistent system downtime at First Bank of Nigeria that has paralyzed dut...

September 5, 2025 No Responses

Finance Minister, NLNG Delegation Brianstorm On Gas Output, Reforms

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun,on Thursday held strategic discussions with the management of Nigeria LNG (NLNG) and other stakeholders on critical issues aimed at shaping the future of Nigeria’s gas industry.T...

June 2, 2025 No Responses

SEC Nigeria Tasks African Capital Markets On Financing Gap For Climate Adaptation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria, has stressed the need for the mobilisation of capital markets to bridge the colossal financing gap for climate adaptation in Africa.Dr Emomotimi Agama, the Director-General of SEC, said this while speaking...

February 18, 2025 No Responses

Cardoso Seeks Stronger Economic Ties With Middle East

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has canvassed stronger economic ties with the Middle East and the Nigerian diaspora community in the region. Speaking during a meeting with Talal Al-Humond, the Assistant Governor for Monetary...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA DG: AFRICA’S MARITIME SECTOR REQUIRES INNOVATIVE FINANCING

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has declared that innovative financing models will serve as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development in the African Maritime industry. M...

September 29, 2024 No Responses

At FICAN Conference, NDIC, Others Harp On Collaboration Towards Nigeria’s $1trn Economy

For Nigeria to achieve the $1trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2026, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), among other stakeholders, have emphasized on the need for banks and Fintech companies to collaborate and drive the real sector growth....

September 28, 2024 No Responses

NDIC: Why We Have Not Paid Some Depositors Of Heritage Bank

The Managing Director, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Mr. Bello Hassan, has disclosed that some of the Insured Depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank are yet to be paid due to failure to provide necessary information of alternative bank acc...

September 19, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Harps On Enhanced Ethics In Accounting Profession

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged accountants across the country to show greater regard for the ethics of their profession and observance of the country’s financial regulations. He gav...

November 26, 2023 No Responses

NDDC To Unveil Sustainable Development Vision

Chairman of the Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has disclosed that the new leadership in the Commission will unveil the right vision and set the tone for the management to drive the sustainable development of...