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FAAC Inflows Rise, 15 States Shed N118bn In Debt Stock

An increase in the money shared by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) boosted the revenues of 15 states in the fourth quarter of last year, resulting in a decrease of N117.6 billion in total domestic debt stock. 

IACIU: FG Must Improve Digital Transformation To Boost Economic Growth

The Institute for Africa Culture and International Understanding (IACIU), a grade II UNESCO Institute, has tasked the Nigeria Federal Government to work towards effective digital transformation as part of efforts to drive economic growth, innovation, and social progress. 

LCCI: Special Support Mechanism Must Be Implemented For Strategic Investors

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to provide special support mechanisms to strategic companies and industries that play a key role in achieving inclusive economic growth for the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in light of the current economic challenges facing Nigerian society.

Recapitalisation: Banks May Consider Huge Dividend Payment – Expert

Recapitalisation: Banks May Consider Huge Dividend Payment – Expert Some analysts are projecting that banks may incentivise their shareholders with jumbo dividend payouts ahead of their capital-raising endeavours to meet the new requirements of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In March, Nigeria’s apex bank issued a...

Naira Appreciates to N1,120 per Dollar at Parallel Market

Naira Appreciates to N1,120 per Dollar at Parallel Market The naira, on Monday, appreciated to N1,120 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market. The current FX rate signifies a decrease of 9.67 percent from the N1,240/$ reported on April 3. Bureau de...

CBN Disallows Foreign Currency as Collateral for Naira Loans

CBN Disallows Foreign Currency as Collateral for Naira Loans The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks to stop the use of foreign currency-denominated collaterals for naira loans. Adetona Adedeji, acting director of the banking supervision department at CBN, disclosed this in a statement...