James Emejo

CBN Warns Public Against Fraudulent SWIFT Messages, Urges Vigilance

CBN has cautioned the public over fake SWIFT documents, emphasising the need for vigilance against fraudulent contract offers.

2 days ago

NHIA, States Move to Maximise $669m Global Fund Support for Health Insurance

The NHIA, with Global Fund’s $669 million support, aims to strengthen Nigeria’s health insurance against HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.

2 weeks ago

Nigeria Records N1.88 Trillion Trade Surplus in Third Quarter

Exports also increased by 74.36 per cent, compared to N5.93 trillion in Q3 2022.

12 months ago

CBN Raises Tenure Limit for Banks’ Chief Executives to 12 Years

It set a cumulative tenure limit of directors of the same bank at 24 years.

1 year ago

CBN: FX Reforms Aimed at Transparency, Liquidity, Discouraging Speculation

It has pegged the withdrawal from domiciliary accounts at $10, 000 per day.

1 year ago

Wale Edun: Nigeria Will Unify Exchange Rates Within 3 Months

Just 15 days into the job, Tinubu has pulled the right levers for markets: ridding the country of a costly…

1 year ago

CBN Revokes Operating Licences of 183 Microfinance, Primary Mortgage Banks

The NDIC assured customers of speedy resolution of claims, saying there is no cause for panic.

2 years ago

CBN Governor Emefiele Urges Banks, Telcos to Resolve USSD Dispute in Interest of Consumers

Telecom operators withdrew their services to banks, causing difficulty in accessing online banking transactions that depend on the platform.

2 years ago

Nigeria Approves New Investment, Automotive Policies

Trade minister Niyi Adebayo hinted that the country will soon start running a national trade policy that will guide trade…

2 years ago

Nigerian Banks Demand Tax Clearance Certificate On FX Transactions

It affects PTA, BTA, international school fees, medicals, personal home remittances and vehicle registration as government agencies and corporate entities are also required to sight…

2 years ago

Credible Census Data Key for Nigeria’s Economic Development, Says Elumelu

He said the 2023 headcount must be above board.

2 years ago

Nigeria Decides: Dangote, Okonjo-Iweala Impressed with Voter Turnout

Analysts say credible polls will spur economic growth and insist a poor outcome will be dangerous.

2 years ago

Higher Food, Commodity Prices Push Nigeria’s Inflation to 21.82%

It is severe in Lagos, Bauchi, Ondo, and other states.

2 years ago

Cash Withdrawal Limit: Banks Suspend Transactions Via Naira Credit, Prepaid Cards

Banks have informed customers through text messages that these channels can no longer be used to access cash for the…

2 years ago

Increased Spending, Energy, Production Costs Drive Inflation to 21.34%

It's highest in Bauchi, Kogi and Anambra among others.

2 years ago

CBN Tightens Noose on Money Launderers, Terrorism Financiers

The apex bank issued guidelines on beneficial ownership.

2 years ago

27 Days to Retirement of Old Naira Notes, Analysts Urge CBN to Intensify Awareness

They say new banknotes are scarce and facing rejection by market women, rural communities.

2 years ago

Nigeria Unveils 10-Year Plan to Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Rice Production

The deputy minister of Agriculture said the FG remained extremely committed to the promotion of the sector.

2 years ago

Nigeria: FG Seeks Lasting Solutions to Farmer-Herder Crisis

It said the incessant conflict is threatening food and national security.

2 years ago

Zenith Wins ‘Bank of the Year Nigeria’ at The Banker’s Awards

According to the Banker, Nigeria's Bank of the Year award was among the continent's most hotly contested this year, befitting…

2 years ago