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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

May 25, 2021

MPC retains MPR at 11.5%, holds other parameters constant

“It was either we aggressively address the high inflationary pressure or continue to pursue measures aimed at supporting recovery.”

CBN Godwin Emefiele (credit: Bloomberg)
May 20, 2021

Adamawa: APC kicks against Fintiri’s N100 billion bond

According to APC in the state, the PDP-led administration in the state has collected loans of about N43 billion from May 2020 to date.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
May 19, 2021

Gas-powered vehicles: FG to give loans to downstream operators

“That process is ongoing; we have already launched the policy.”

May 18, 2021

Pension assets increase by N92bn in March

According to the report, the funds which ended February at N12.248 trillion rose to N12.34 trillion at the end of March.

Director-General, National Pension Commission, Mrs Aisha Dahir-Umar
May 18, 2021

LCCI decries Nigeria’s 18.12% inflation rate

The LCCI boss was optimistic that the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee, set to meet next week, would address the persisting inflationary pressure.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele
May 15, 2021

CBN further devalues naira, now N411 to dollar

Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele had in February confirmed that the naira has depreciated at the official market to N410 against the dollar.

CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele and President Muhammadu Buhari
May 14, 2021

COVID-19 reduced remittance to Nigeria by 28% in 2020: Report

“Excluding flows to Nigeria, remittances to sub-Saharan Africa increased by 2.3 per cent, demonstrating resilience.”

CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele and President Muhammadu Buhari
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 6, 2021

Moody’s to downgrade First Bank, slams CBN for poor governance

“The review for possible downgrade reflects the rating agency’s view that the removal of all non-executive directors of the bank’s board by the regulator demonstrates corporate governance

Emefiele, Awosika and Adeduntan
May 3, 2021

We’ve been printing money, but swore oath to always lie to Nigerians: Rotimi Amaechi

The Buhari administration has been on a cash-printing spree since it assumed office in 2015, but showed little courage at being transparent about it.

Rotimi Amaechi