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CBN

February 26, 2021

CBN justifies FG’s plan to sell assets to fund 2021 budget

A member of CBN’s Monetary Policy Council hinged his support of the plan on the non-reflection of the increase in crude oil prices on government oil revenue.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
February 6, 2021

Two ways Nigerians can bypass CBN’s restriction on crypto trading: Experts

The embargo on cryptocurrency exchanges by the Buhari administration ignited furore amongst Nigerians, many of whom excoriated the regime for its poor economic policies.

cryptocurrency
January 31, 2021

Local processors ask Buhari to criminalise sale of foreign rice in Nigeria

An association argues rice imports could lead to the collapse of local rice mills, resulting in massive job losses across the country.

Bag of Rice
January 21, 2021

Buhari’s reliance on printing money to finance Nigeria’s budget dangerous: Fitch

The top rating agency found the CBN funds Buhari’s policies under dubious accounting and opaque balance sheet filings.

CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele and President Muhammadu Buhari
January 7, 2021

Adopt Adesina’s model, rice miller tells govt

According to him, if the ABP loans reach the real farmers as intended by the federal government, more farmers will be empowered and Nigeria will have better rice production statistics.

Akinwunmi Adesina
December 27, 2020

LCCI 2021 Economic Outlook: Inflation to rise in the new year

Resurgent COVID-19, food supply shocks, heightened insecurity, foreign exchange policies, and higher energy costs are factor to consider.

People in Mararaba Market, Nasarawa State
December 21, 2020

CBN shuts 42 microfinance banks, gives depositors deadline to verify claims

NDIC has been instructed to liquidate assets of the ‘non performing’ banks.

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. [CREDIT: Bloomberg]
December 11, 2020

N50 stamp duty on bank deposits and transfers illegal: Federal High Court

Nigerian banks have been charging N50 as stamp duties on transactions above N1,000 across the country for several years.

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN
December 6, 2020

Ikpeazu’s chief of staff invites cameramen for reckless spraying of new notes on Prophet Odumeje

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has come under public pressure to activate stringent disciplinary action against Anthony Agbazuere.

November 30, 2020

Abia Anchor Borrowers Programme: CBN addresses fraud allegations

The official denies ADP’s direct involvement in funds disbursements.

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN