CBN unveils new FX guidelines, approves cash movement of $50,000
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh Foreign Exchange Guidelines which provides that an individual can move cash of up to $50,000, but must be declared at the point of exit. The bank also retained the earlier provision for the movement or import of cash of up to […]
Nigeria @ 54: Let’s empower more Nigerian women in skill acquisition—Francisca
By MOSES NOSIKE Mrs Alagbaoso Francisca is a woman of many colours. She is a trainer with the National Directorate of Employment where she partners with NDE in training youths, unemployed graduates, Youth Corpers, customs officers wives to acquire skills and be able to start up with little or no capital in the field of […]
Tax default: FIRS clamps down on oil companies, recovers N333m
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Friday recovered N333 million from corporate tax payer in the Oil and Gas sector during its tax recovery drive in Lagos.
Senate flays low OPS participation in legislative matters
The Senate President, Senator David Mark, has decried the low participation of the Organised Private Sector, OPS, in legislative matters, especially on issues affecting the economy
Climate Change: Adesina canvasses support to protect farmers
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called on the global leaders in agricultural research to ensure that the vulnerabilities of poor farmers are considered and the farmers protected from the vagaries of climate change.
Cassava flour policy saves Nigeria N127bn annually
THE Federal Government’s policy on the use of 20 per cent High Quality Cassava Flour, HQCF, for baking bread saves the nation N127 billion annually.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development., Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.
