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October 29, 2022 No Responses

Naira Weakens Further To Dollar At Investors, Exporters Window

The Naira on Friday exchanged at N444.75 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, a depreciation of 0.06 percent, compared with N444.50 to the dollar it exchanged on Thursday. The open indicative rate closed at N443 to the...

October 27, 2022 No Responses

EFCC Hails CBN’s Move To Clampdown On Currency Hoarders

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has applauded the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign and reissue higher denominations of the Nigerian currency, the Naira. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Wednesday announced th...

August 5, 2022 No Responses

Naira Gains Marginally At Investors, Exporters Window

The Naira on Thursday gained against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N428.12. The figure represented an increase of 0.25 per cent compared with the N429.20 it exchanged for the dollar on Wednesday. The open indicative...

July 28, 2022 No Responses

Firstmonie Agents Hit One Billion Transaction Volume

Firstmonie has collectively processed transaction volume in excess of one billion, amounting to over N22 trillion, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, has disclosed Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Mrs Folake Ani-Mumuney in a statement ex...

May 13, 2022 No Responses

Again, Naira Depreciates Against Dollar

The Naira on Thursday depreciated further at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N420 to the dollar, a 0.30 per cent depreciation, weaker than N418.75 traded on Wednesday. The open indicative rate closed at N416.50 to the dollar on...

November 3, 2021 No Responses

JAMB Remits N3.51billion 2021 Operating Surplus

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has remitted N3.51 billion to the national treasury as part of its 2021 operating surplus. In a statement isued by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, ...

October 26, 2021 No Responses

CBN Explains Guidelines For eNaira

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released regulatory guidelines for eNaira launched by President Muhamadu Buhari on Monday, October 25, 2021. The eNaira speedwallet app meant for individuals had, as at 4.pm on Monday seen ...

September 24, 2021 No Responses

FG, States, LGs Share N696.9b

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N696.965 billion as federation allocation for August. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Mr Oshundun Olajide, Deputy Director (Information), Ministry of Finance, Budget an...

September 24, 2021 No Responses

Norway Blames Rising Cost Of Stockfish In Nigeria On Forex Ban

Norway Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Knut Lein, on Friday, blamed the rising cost of stockfish in Nigeria on the inclusion of stockfish on forex banned list. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)&nbs...

September 19, 2021 No Responses

Ariyo Canvasses Support For CBN’s e-Naira Initiative

A Fintech expert in Ibadan, Oyo State, Mr Olukayode Ariyo, has lauded the e-money initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria, urging entrepreneurs to key into the new technology for profitability. Ariyo, the keynote speaker and Managing Director, Global A...

August 22, 2021 No Responses

FirstBank Boosts SMEs With N500,000

FirstBank of Nigeria on Sunday announced a N500,000 business grant to five Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), through its SMEConnect initiative aimed at boosting employment. Group Head, Retail Banking, Lagos Mainland 1, FirstBank, Mrs Oludolapo Adigun, li...

March 7, 2021 No Responses

CBN Introduces N5 Per Dollar Reward For Diaspora Remittances

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday introduced a new incentive to encourage inflow of diaspora remittances. The incentive, tagged “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme”, was announced in a circular signed by Saleh Jibrin, CBN ‘s Director, Trade and Exch...

January 23, 2021 No Responses

CBN Flays Continued Remittances In Naira

The CBN has expressed displeasure over continued diaspora remittances into the country in Naira, instead of dollars, by International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) and unlicensed companies, contrary to its directives. Dr O.S. Nnaji, Director Trade and Excha...

December 30, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Assembly Passes N1.163tri 2021 Budget

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N1.163 trillion, seven weeks after the budget was presented to the Assembly by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The House passed the budget after the report of the...