In March 2024, CBN announced a major bank recapitalisation programme requiring Nigerian banks to raise higher capital bases within 24 months.
A public notice signed by the FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, said the decision was part of the ongoing efforts to boost efficiency and transparency in tax collection.
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“Airlines should not be unfairly penalised by the lower exchange rate.’’
The loan facility is to finance educational projects, agriculture, quality healthcare delivery, energy, transportation, and other critical infrastructure.
According to the statement, the governor was upset by the long queues at ATMs amid acute scarcity and hopelessness in Zamfara.
It also requested that the banks provide a list of their top 50 customers who received the most forex from the banks’ allocation.
The Senate resolution was sequel to a motion passed at the plenary on Wednesday ”on the redesign of the new naira notes by the CBN and call for legislative support.”
The facility is also to reduce the cost and delivery of petroleum products distribution to many parts of the country.
