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Reappraise monetary, fiscal policies, NECA advises FG

Reappraise monetary, fiscal policies, NECA advises FG

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has urged the Federal Government to reappraise its monetary and fiscal policies in view of the multifaceted challenges confronting the nation. Its Director-General, Mr Wale Oyerinde, made the call in a statement in Lagos on Saturday. Oyerinde said that the policies had little impact either because of inherent inconsistencies […]

Sahara Group seeks seamless energy transition in Nigeria, others

Sahara Group seeks seamless energy transition in Nigeria, others

By Ediri Ejoh Sahara Group has called on the petroleum industry operators to explore best possible policies and partnerships to propel seamless energy transition for Nigeria and other African countries. Speaking at the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE), Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, said Nigeria as well as other countries […]

Naira constant, exchanges at N428.12 to dollar

Naira constant, exchanges at N428.12 to dollar

The Naira on Friday remained constant exchanging at N428.12 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The local currency remained unchanged at N428.12 to the dollar, same as the N428.12 traded on Thursday. The open indicative rate closed at N429 to the dollar on Friday. An exchange rate of N444.00 to the dollar […]

Naira gains marginally at Investors, Exporters window

Naira gains marginally at Investors, Exporters window

The Naira on Thursday gained against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N428.12. The figure represented an increase of 0.25 per cent compared with N429.20 it exchanged for the dollar on Wedneday. The open indicative rate closed at N428. 33 to the dollar on Thursday. An exchange rate of N444 to […]

CBN has no plan to close community associations’ accounts —Investigations

CBN has no plan to close community associations’ accounts —Investigations

By Emma Ujah The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it did not direct Deposit Money Banks to seize funds in Community Associations’ Savings Accounts. There has been apprehension among members of Community Development Associations, Cooperative Societies and Social Clubs over reports that accounts held by such organizations which were not properly registered with […]

Atiku, Datti-Baba Ahmed, others lament Naira depreciation as Senate summons CBN governor

Atiku, Datti-Baba Ahmed, others lament Naira depreciation as Senate summons CBN governor

By Biodun Busari Nigerians are still battling with the audacity of the terrorists who threatened to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari when the reports of naira depreciation of N700 to a dollar arrived on Wednesday. Vanguard reports that Senate has summoned the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele to appear before it and […]

Labour issues strike notice, says banks’ take-over of DISCOs worsening supply crisis

Labour issues strike notice, says banks’ take-over of DISCOs worsening supply crisis

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Organised Labour in the nation’s Electricity sector, has issued a strike notice to the Federal Government, rejecting the take-over of some Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, by banks among others. In a 14 day ultimatum to the Federal Government through the Ministers of Power, Labour and Employment among others, dated July 7, 2022, […]