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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

July 23, 2023

Experts call for caution as CBN’s MPC prepares for first meeting under Tinubu

The CBN has announced that the 292nd meeting of the MPC will be held on Monday and Tuesday, to be chaired by Folashodun Shonubi, the acting governor of the CBN.

President Bola Tinubu
July 20, 2023

Subsidy Removal: NEC directs NEMA to immediately distribute grains to states

The governor said Mr Shettima directed NEMA to release the grains immediately, adding that states would be involved in the mechanism.

Vice President Kashim Shettima chaired NEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
July 20, 2023

Reps to probe CBN over ‘unapproved, indiscriminate’ withdrawals from excess crude account

He said the 2015 Annual Report of the Auditor-General for the Federation showed that interest of $1,829,025.45 was deposited in the ECA as interest on investments.

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN
July 19, 2023

Paris Club Refund: Court threatens Emefiele with arrest warrant over $53 million debt

The judge adjourned the matter until October 31 for the CBN and Mr Emefiele to show cause why an arrest warrant should not be issued against him.

Godwin Emefiele
July 16, 2023

Ex-CIBN president says loan sharks dangerous to economy

Loan sharks are digital lending platforms that offer loans at extremely high-interest rates and often use threats to collect debts.

Loan shark logos
July 14, 2023

Court declares Emefiele’s arrest invalid, orders release

The court also set aside and voided any warrant of arrest obtained or procured by the SSS for the arrest and interrogation of Mr Emefiele.

Godwin Emefiele
July 8, 2023

CBN urges unemployed youths to embrace entrepreneurship

CBN spokesperson, Isa Abdulmumin, urged unemployed youths to grab the opportunities of the CBN Agric Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme to access funds.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
July 5, 2023

ANALYSIS: Seven ways Tinubu can fortify anti-corruption policy, reform judiciary despite removing Bawa as EFCC chief

Peoples Gazette has compiled seven key scopes that Mr Tinubu may consider to live true to his promise of reducing public corruption and enhancing the judiciary.

July 2, 2023

NDPC, SERAP condemn CBN’s directive on bank customers’ social media presence

The directive mandates banks to obtain comprehensive information about customers, including their social media handles, as part of their Know Your Customer (KYC) process.

Nigerian Data Protection Commission and SERAP
July 2, 2023

Ex-CIBN president urges CBN to check exploitative bank charges

According to him, banks no longer empathise with their customers, as was the case in the past.

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)