CONSENSUS ON CBN HOLDING RATES AT 26.5% AHEAD MPC DECISION

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has commenced its 306th policy meeting in Abuja amid widespread expectations that it will retain the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent.

PFIPC SCANDAL: HOW CBN OPENED DOMICILIARY ACCOUNTS FOR PHANTOM AGENCY

The Central Bank of Nigeria says it had opened two foreign-currency domiciliary accounts for the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.

NEPC Disburses Nearly N1 Billion To 128 Women-Owned Export Businesses Under WEIDE Fund

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, says it has facilitated the disbursement of nearly N1 billion in grants to 128 women-owned export-oriented businesses under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy, WEIDE, Fund. The initiative is aimed at helping women entrepreneurs use digital tools to access global markets.

PenCom -Pension Assets Hit N31.48 Trillion As CPS Membership Rises To 11.32 Million

The Director General of the National Pension Commission, PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, says Nigeria’s pension assets have grown by 51 percent in two years. She disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing the State House Press Corps on “Two Years of Historic Pension Transformation.”

NAICOM CHARGES CIIN ON ETHICS AND INNOVATION

NAICOM CHARGES CIIN ON ETHICS AND INNOVATION olatokewa July 20, 2026 12:24 pm The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has charged the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, to deepen professionalism, ethical conduct, and innovation amid ongoing industry reforms. He gave the charge today at the investiture ceremony of Mr. Akinjide Orimolade as […]

NDIC TO HOST IADI AFRICA MEETING IN ABUJA

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, will host the International Association of Deposit Insurers, IADI, Africa Regional Committee Annual Meeting and Workshop from 20th to 23rd July 2026 in Abuja. The theme is “Safeguarding Stability: Public Awareness and Crisis Readiness for a Stronger Future”.

CUSTOMS RELEASES 7.61 BILLION NAIRA FOR RETIREES

The Nigeria Customs Service has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators for payment to 4,237 retirees. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced this on Tuesday, 14th July 2026, during a dialogue with retired officers in Abuja.

FG LAUNCHES FIVE FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES TO BOOST LIVELIHOODS, REDUCE POVERTY

The Federal Government has launched five flagship programmes aimed at tackling poverty, addressing the rising cost of living, strengthening livelihoods and improving human capital development across Nigeria.

TINUBU LAUNCHES FIVE NATIONAL PROGRAMMES TO DRIVE POVERTY REDUCTION

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched five flagship Federal Government programmes aimed at reducing poverty, strengthening human capital development and improving community

CBN CLARIFIES NO DEADLINE FOR CIRCULATION OF OLD NOTES

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that there is no deadline for the circulation of old Naira notes, dispelling rumors that the N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease to be legal tender by December 31, 2024.