Finance

Between IMF’s prescription to boost revenue and profligacy

By Obike Ukoh The suggestion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to the Federal Government to impose more taxes as a way of raising revenue was greeted with public outrage. Citizens...

Naira to Dollar exchange rate for June 3, 2026

The latest available official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira traded approximately...

Breaking: Nigeria remains World Bank’s third-largest borrower with $18.5bn

Nigeria has retained its position as the third-largest borrower from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), even...

Nigerian Senate moves to regulate Opay, Palmpay, Money…

The Nigerian Senate on Friday moved to regulate Opay, Palmpay, Moniepoint, following an alarm raised by Senator Adams...

IFAD-VCDP in Ebonyi proposes N5.17b budget for 2026

Abakaliki, Nigeria - The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has proposed...
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CBN did not authorise any bank to collect N500, N1000 old note

The Central Bank of Nigeria has debunked false media report that it authorised commercial banks to collect old N500, N1000 notes.

Why AfDB, AGF solicit increased financing access for women entrepreneurs

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have stressed the need to close the finance access gap for women-led businesses to increase their contributions to the country’s economic growth.

Why UK agency approves naira for financing transactions

Britain’s export finance agency will add the naira to its list of “pre-approved currencies” for financing transactions.

CBN refutes claims of Naira devaluation, says $1/N465 remains

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has debunked media report of its devaluation of naira to N631 from the rate of N461/$.

FAAC share N1.1trn to FG, states, LGCs for August

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared the sum of N1.1 trillion to the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for August.

Why 1,368 BDCs to get $20,000 CBN FX intervention

About 1368 eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) Operators in Abuja, Awka, Kano and Lagos are set to benefit from the 20,000 dollars weekly FX...
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