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Jaiz Bank says MD was never arrested by EFCC
Abiodun Folarin Jaizbank Nigeria Plc has reacted to media reports that its Managing Director/CEO has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with the ongoing investigation of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The Bank said in statement on Wednesday that at…
Read More »Why CBN Dissolves Board, Management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank and Polaris Bank
Abiodun Folarin The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dissolved the Board and Management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank. The Apex bank disclosed this in a statment signed by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Sidi Ali Hakama, that the action became necessary due to the…
Read More »CBN blames hoarding of Naira for current scarcity, assures public of adequate supply
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again assured members of the public that it is addressing the reported cases of cash scarcity in some major cities across the country. The apex bank in a statement signed by its Acting Director in charge of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali…
Read More »Nigeria needs fiscal policy review, tax reforms – Finance minister
Nigeria needs to review its fiscal policy and embark on tax reforms to earn enough revenue to run the economy. Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, made the declaration in Abuja on Monday while defending the ministry’s 2024 budget before the Senate committee on…
Read More »CBN disowns reports suggesting that some banks failed stress test
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to reports suggesting that some licensed commercial banks in the country had failed the CBN’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) for international authorisation, saying the banking industry remained resilient. The CBN in a statement signed by Mrs Sidi Ali, Hakama, Ag. Director, Corporate…
Read More »Beware Of Counterfeit Naira Banknotes In Circulation
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said its attention has been drawn to the circulation of counterfeit banknotes, especially higher denominations, by some individuals for transactions in food markets and other commercial centres across major cities in the country. In a statement signed by Mrs Sidi Ali, Hakama, Ag. Director, Corporate…
Read More »CBN underlines effectiveness of judicial system to attract FDI
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso has underlined the effectiveness of an efficient judicial system to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Cardoso said this in Abuja on Monday at the 22nd National Seminar on Banking and Allied Matters for Judges organised by the Chartered…
Read More »FEC approves 2024 appropriation bill of N27.50trn
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2024 appropriation bill of N27.50 trillion for the 2024 budget with a N1.5 trillion increase from the earlier estimated bill. The government had proposed N26.2 trillion earlier but had reviewed the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) that was approved by the National…
Read More »Africa should reposition energy industry for the future – Roger Brown
Africa should reposition the energy industry for the future and become much more efficient with its energy resources, the Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown has said. He urged African countries to accept the fact that energy has a key role to play in the future of…
Read More »Old Design Naira Banknotes Remain Legal Tender Indefinitely – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced that the Old Naira Notes will continue to used as Legal Tender indefinitely. The Apex Bank which disclosed this in a statement by the Director of Corporate Communications, Dr Isa AbdulMumin, recalled that it introduced the redesign of N200, N500 and…
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