The Senate today confirmed three nominees forwarded to it by the Executive for appointment as members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and rejected one. The upper legislative house confirmed Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, Dr. Aliyu Sanusi and Dr Robert Asogwa for appointment but refused to confirm Dr Asheikh […]
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IMF Urges FG On Confirmation of CBN’s Board-Member Nominees
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Nigerian government to ensure the confirmation of nominees for appointments into the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and members of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) . The Fund’s advice, which was contained in the IMF Article IV Consultation with Nigeria reflected that directors […]
Senate Charges CBN, NDIC To Enlighten Nigerians On Cryptocurrency Risks
The Senate yesterday charged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to enlighten Nigerians on potential risks associated with cryptocurrency trading.
Agro Exports: Tin Can Reports 150% Cargo Increase In 2017
Tin Can Island Port, one of the largest ports in the country, has reported a total of 161,285.72 metric tonnes of agricultural commodities’ export volume in 2017.