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President Bola Tinubu took a significant stride on Tuesday by launching the Expatriate Employment Levy, a groundbreaking initiative introduced by the Federal Ministry of Interior. The ceremony, held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja, marked the commencement of a Public-Private...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking proactive measures to rectify distortions in the country's foreign exchange market, particularly in the retail segment. In a recent circular by Dr. Hassan Mahmud, the Director of the Trade & Exchange Department, the CBN announced its decision to...
In the midst of Nigeria's economic challenges, Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), addressed concerns during the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting since assuming office in September 2023. Denying responsibility for the current economic situation, Cardoso...
In response to the persistent challenge of soaring inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant hike in the monetary policy rate, raising it by 400 basis points from 18.5% to 22.75%. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso revealed this decision during the 293rd Meeting of the...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instituted new regulations governing the foreign exchange (FX) sales by Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, as outlined in the 'Revised Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for Bureau De Change Operations in Nigeria,' released on February 23, 2024. These...
Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed in a recent interview with Channels TV that approximately only 5% of Nigerians have more than N500,000 in their bank accounts. Edun emphasized that the ongoing federal government reforms aim to address economic...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is contemplating significant regulatory changes for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, including a potential ban on street trading and restricting cash payments for foreign exchange (FX) sales to a maximum of $500. The proposed guidelines also require sellers...
Amidst a deepening forex crisis pushing the naira to a historic low of N2,000 against the dollar, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented robust measures against Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. In response to the economic downturn, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu...
President Bola Tinubu has removed Ahmed Kuru from his position as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Gbenga Alade has been appointed as Kuru's successor, with the president also approving the selection of a new management...
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency trading platform, has confirmed the official blockade of its website for Nigerian users. Users in Nigeria have expressed frustration over the inability to access the platform, prompting Binance to issue a statement acknowledging the issue but...
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