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CBN Pays Nearly $2 Billion Towards FX Backlog
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CBN Pays Nearly $2 Billion Towards FX Backlog

In a bid to clear the backlog of dollars, Africa’s biggest economy, Nigeria, via the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has paid $2...

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FG Launches Investigation into Alleged Misuse of Funds by Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs

In response to mounting concerns and widespread public speculation, the Nigerian government has initiated a thorough investigation into the purported misallocation of public...

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Dr. Tayo Aduloju Appointed as CEO of Nigerian Economic Summit Group

Dr. Tayo Aduloju has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), effective from January 1,...

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Gautam Adani Regains Title as Asia’s Richest, Surpassing Challenges in a Resurgent 2024

Gautam Adani has reclaimed his title as Asia’s wealthiest individual, with a net worth of $97.6 billion, making him the 12th richest globally,...

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Africa’s Richest Black Billionaires 2024: Diverse Entrepreneurs Driving Economic Empowerment

Africa boasts a continent rich with enterprising individuals, producing world-class businessmen. Notably, among Africa’s top billionaires are some who may not fit the...

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Nigerian Billionaire Tycoons’ Companies Achieve Staggering N3.1 Trillion Capital Gain in 2023

In 2023, Nigerian billionaire investors Herbert Wigwe, Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Jim Ovia saw their companies – Geregu, Zenith Bank, Access Holdings,...

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Alleged Laundering: Former Minister Apologise to EFCC for Not Honouring Invitation

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has issued an apology to the Economic and Financial Crimes...

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South African Tycoon Johann Rupert Overtakes Aliko Dangote as Africa’s Wealthiest, According to Latest Forbes Ranking

South Africa’s Johann Rupert and his family have claimed the title of Africa’s top billionaires, surpassing Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote, as per the latest...

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“Real Economic Thinking is not Happening” – Kingsley Moghalu

In a recent post on his X page, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has expressed grave...

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Former Ogun State Governor Urges Taxation of Mansion Owners to Boost State Revenue

Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has advocated for the taxation of mansion owners in states across the country, specifically mentioning Ogun...

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CBN Issues Guidelines on Banking Relations with Virtual Assets Service Providers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released comprehensive guidelines outlining the operations of bank accounts for Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs).  This...

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Nigerian Billionaires Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Mike Adenuga Experience $9.3 Billion Wealth Decline in 2023 Amid Naira Devaluation

In 2023, the combined wealth of Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Mike Adenuga declined by $9.3 billion, marking a 33.9% decrease to $18.1...