Economy

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…

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…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to generate N6 trillion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the Federal Government in 2024. The NCS Comptroller-General, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, stated this at the 2024 budget defense before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation on Monday in Abuja. Adeniyi said…

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…

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…

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…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Nigerian Navy have inaugurated a Committee to establish ways in which the synergy between both organs of government can be channeled into creating a welcoming environment for investment in the Blue Economy. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC West), Rear Admiral…

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…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to reports of a scarcity of cash across some major cities in the country despite its assurances of sufficient cash stocks in all locations. The bank in a statement signed by Isa AbdulMumin, Director, Corporate Communications on Wednesday said, “There have also…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated that under his leadership, the Bank will focus mainly on the core mandate of price stability.   He disclosed this on Thursday, November 2, 2023, while playing host to the Impact Investing Community, led by the…