Access bank notifies customers of suspension of new applications under CBN DFI Programmes
Jan.16, 2024 Access Bank has notified its customers that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has discontinued the processing of new loan applications under its existing Direct Intervention Fund programmes….
Anchor Borrowers’ Programme: N503bn loan repaid of N1.079 trn- CBN
March 6, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says total repayment of loans under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) stood at N503 billion, representing 52.39 per cent. The Acting…
CBN leading economic diversification, says there’s the urgent need for a conscientious effort to diversify our economy
August 27, 2022 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is leading the drive towards diversifying the nation’s economy away from oil through its numerous interventions. Mr. Godwin Emefiele,…
Shun speculative activities in FX market – CBN advises NigeriansÂ
July 29, 2022 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has advised Nigerians not to succumb to speculative activities of some players in the foreign exchange market. Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, CBN’s…
Who is after Godwin Emefiele, by Ahmed Abdulkadir
September 14, 2021 Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in recent years always gets the denigration when the economy dithers. It’s becoming a pattern. And the man in the maelstrom of…
CBN disburses N791bn to farmers, about N312 bn to support energy infrastructure
Aug. 13, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has disbursed N791 billion to over three million farmers across the 36 states, under its Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP)….
RIFAN inaugurates committee to partner CBN on rice price reduction in Nigeria
July 7, 2021 The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Bida on Wednesday expressed determination to partner with the CBN to reduce the price of rice in the country….
APC UK announces launch of website to celebrate Buhari’s achievements in 5 years
The All Progressives Congress (APC), UK chapter, says it has launched a website to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements in the last five years. Ms Edith Nwachukwu, the Chairperson, Membership…
Court affirms INEC’s power to deregister 32 political parties
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed the applications filed by the 32 deregistered political parties against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Anwuli Chikere, in her judgment,…
Nigeria’s rice production hits 8m metric tonnes, as RIFAN targets 18m Metric Tonnes by 2023
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Tuesday said Nigeria’s annual production has hit 8 million metric tonnes, with a target of 18 million metric tonnes by 2023. Alhaji…