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CBN governor Godwin Emefiele

May 28, 2021

CBN governor summoned over recovered loot

The House of Representatives has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, to provide details of recovered loot.

May 25, 2021

Despite MPR freeze, stock market loses N16 billion

An analysis of the price movement table indicates that 17 stocks posted price depreciation, relative to 12 gainers.

Nigerian trading floor
May 13, 2021

FG’s N22 billion renovated National Theatre to create 16,000 jobs

“It will be the place to be. Food sellers and other petty businesses will not be left out. Those coming for events will be served.”

May 13, 2021

Nigeria received over 40% remittance to sub-Saharan Africa in 2020: World Bank

It said a 27.7 per cent decline in remittance flows to Nigeria in 2020 resulted in the decline of remittances by 12.5 per cent to sub-Saharan Africa to $42 billion.

Zainab-Ahmed and CBN
April 30, 2021

First Bank confirms Adeduntan’s reinstatement

The sacked board had in a statement by its chairman Ibukun Awosika announced the retirement of Mr Adeduntan from office.

Adesola Adeduntan
April 29, 2021

First Bank MD Adesola Adeduntan’s removal unethical, CBN slams Awosika

“In light of the foregoing, you are required to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against the board for hastily removing the MD/CEO.”

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
April 26, 2021

FG bans importing refined sugar from free trade zones

The government said the importation is a real potential threat to the Nigerian Sugar Master Plan (NSMP).

April 22, 2021

Rising Debts: Senate approves Buhari’s $1.5 billion, €995 million loan requests

Mr Buhari explained that he would use the loans used to execute priority projects and support state governments in stimulating their economy adversely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Muhammadu Buhari
April 2, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: CBN suspends all loans to NIRSAL as corruption scandal rocks Anchor Borrowers, CEO Abdulhameed

President Muhammadu Buhari’s flagship policy has been beset by escalating allegations of incompetence, nepotism and payroll racketeering.

NIRSAL's Managing Director, Aliyu Abdulhameed
March 22, 2021

$1bn Arms Purchase: Reps summon CBN gov, army chief

National Security Adviser had in an interview with BBC Hausa suggested that the $1billion meant for the purchase of arms was diverted by former military chiefs.