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DBN Surpasses N1tn MSME Financing Milestone, Supports 1.6m Jobs

‎The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has crossed the N1 trillion mark in financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), underscoring its growing role in expanding access to credit and supporting economic inclusion across the country. ‎

‎Over 132,000 MSMEs in Borno, Adamawa, Katsina, Yobe, Zamfara Access N108bn DBN Loans

‎More than 132,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in Borno, Adamawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara States have accessed over N108 billion in financing from the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), highlighting the institution’s growing role in supporting businesses in economically disadvantaged regions.

The Story Behind the CBN’s Deputy Governors’ New Roles

The recent redeployment of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s four Deputy Governors may have appeared to many as a routine administrative exercise.

CBN Releases Fourth Edition of FX Manual to Stabilise Market

CBN Releases Fourth Edition of FX Manual to Stabilise Market The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Manual, aiming to stabilise the FX market through clearer rules, transparency, and stronger compliance. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said: “Foreign exchange...

Low Bank Lending to Private Sector Stalls Africa’s Growth, AfDB Warns

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed that Nigerian banks lend only 9.4% of GDP to the private sector, underscoring the limited role of financial institutions in driving business growth and economic development.

Dangote Refinery Accuses FG, NNPC of Crude Supply Sabotage

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) of deliberately sabotaging its operations by failing to supply adequate crude oil, an allegation both the government and NNPC strongly denied.