The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has frowned on the recent announcement by the Minister of…
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FG proposes N9.12tn for 2020 Budget
The Federal Government has proposed N9.12tn as the 2020 budget estimate. It has deficit of about…
NANS rejects CBN’s policy on cash deposits, withdrawals
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected the new policy on cash deposits and withdrawals recently…
CBN Targets 70,000 Farmers under ABP in Borno
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is targeting about 70, 000 farmers and…
Border closure will worsen economy —Ex-CBN official
A former Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Titus Okunrounmu, has warned that the…
Experts call for use of ICT to driving insurance business
Matthew Otoijgha Experts in the financial service sector have implored companies, especially, insurance firms to adopt…
Why you can’t implement cashless policy yet – Reps member tells FG, CBN
A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Patrick Ifon on Monday told the Central Bank…
Nigeria Going Back To 1999 High Debt Status -Economic Expert Warns
“We are borrowing to pay salaries, which is not very efficient,” he said. “If you look at…
Nigerian Banks Grow Loans to N800bn Following CBN’s Directive
Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country have grown the loan book by N800 billion in…
World Bank, IFC agree to support Nigeria for inclusive growth
The World Bank Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have promised to continue to support…
Leverage insurance products to children’s academic future-ARIAN
Matthew Otoijagha As children and wards go back to school, the Association of Registered Insurance Agents…
Competition escalates in microfinance sector — Whensu
Following the advent of money loan apps, an online borrowing system and Central Bank of Nigeria,…
Only President Buhari Can Stop Planned Strike – Labour
Organised Labour has said only the personal intervention by President Muhammadu Buhari can stop the planned…
Wema Bank Partners UNEP to promote Climate Action and Sustainability
Wema Bank has become one of the Founding Signatories of the Principles for Responsible Banking, committing…
CBN committed N30bn to boost oil-palm production — Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has committed about N30 billion to enhance Oil-palm…
CBN Backs Land Border Closure, Invests N146bn in Rice Farming
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has backed the federal government’s closure of all land borders…
Group advocates reduction in taxes
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has emphasised the need for the government to reduce the number…