Emefiele Warns Against Harming Environment
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has stressed the need for Nigerians to protect the ecosystem, warning that henceforth banks will consider sustainable banking principles when lending money to individuals and corporate entities.
He disclosed this on...
620,000 Jobs Created As CBN Releases N44bn To CTG Sector
Over 620,000 direct and indirect jobs were created in two years as a result of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) intervention in the Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) sector.
CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele made this...
CBN Disburses N333.2bn For South-South Projects
The Central Bank of Nigeria has disbursed N333.2bn for various projects in the South-South region to provide funding for activities in different economic sectors.
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this on Thursday in Port-Harcourt at the...
CBN Moves To Curb $580m Yearly Cassava By-product Imports
Despite being the world’s largest producer of cassava, Nigeria imports over $580 million worth of cassava by-products annually.
To keep this money from leaving Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has offered to extend funds and...
N97.5bn Healthcare Intervention Funds Disbursed - CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it has disbursed N97.4bn out of the N100bn credit intervention for the healthcare industry.
The CBN disclosed this in the communique issued after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday.
It said the intervention...
Experts Fault Naira Devaluation, Say Poverty Level Will Rise
Against the backdrop of the recent devaluation of the naira by the Central Bank of Nigeria, economic and financial experts have said the poverty level in the country will increase.
The Economic Confidential had reported on Wednesday...
