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No Deadline on Circulation of Old Naira Banknotes – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that there is no deadline for the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes, debunking rumors that these denominations will cease to be legal tender by December 31, 2024. In a statement released on Friday and signed by Acting Director…
Read More »Cardoso Restates CBN’s Commitment To Youth Development
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in the financial and social sciences sectors. He has also emphasised the necessity of addressing the scarcity of skilled professionals in finance-related fields in Nigerian universities.…
Read More »CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial System Stability, Safety of Depositors’ Funds
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reiterates its strong commitment to safeguarding the stability and security of the Nigerian financial system. The apex bank in a statement on Tuesday by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, said CBN recognises the crucial role that confidence plays in banking operations…
Read More »CBN Governor Cardoso Champions Africa’s Voice at Bretton Woods 80th
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has concluded his participation in the high-level Bretton Woods at 80 Forum, where he represented Africa’s interests on the global financial stage. The forum, organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), brought together a…
Read More »CBN to Inject $20,000 Per Bureau De Change at N1,590/$ to Boost Forex Supply
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to sell $20,000 to each eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) at N1,590/$ in order to meet the demand for invisible transactions. According to a circular signed by Dr W.J Kanya, Trade & Exchange Department, “All BDCs are allowed to sell to…
Read More »Dangote Partners ACCI, Lifts 2024 Trade Fair
The Dangote Group is partnering Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to boost trade and investment in the country. Dangote Industries Limited is the major sponsor of the 19th edition of the Trade Fair which officially opens on Monday September 23,2024. Speaking to newsmen, Director General of ACCI, Sir…
Read More »CBN clarifies position on monetary policy for fiscal years 2024 – 2025
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to misinterpretation or misrepresentation of its biennial publication on Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines published on September 17, 2024, saying the guidelines must primarily be viewed as a record of policies, circulars and directives issued by the bank up to…
Read More »Access Corporation, MTN Nigeria drive equity market to N607bn gain
The Nigerian equity market gained N607bn in market capitalisation in the past week, on the back of buying interest in large-cap stocks like Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria. The All-Share Index appreciated by 1.06 per cent to close at 97,456.62, while the market capitalisation rose by 1.10 per cent to…
Read More »Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Partnership with Indonesia at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum
By Abiodun Folarin The Federal Republic of Nigeria has underscored its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia, highlighting the untapped economic potential and promising avenues for collaboration. This was affirmed during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, held from September 1-3, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s…
Read More »CBN reports 130% jump in forex inflows to $553m in July 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a significant increase in remittance inflows, reaching $553 million in July 2024, a 130 per cent increase from the corresponding period in 2023. A statement by Hakama Sidi Ali (Mrs.), Ag. Director, Corporate Communications said “this figure represents the highest monthly total inflows…
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