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CBN Backs Govt. Decision To Sell National Assets
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 26, 2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s decision to sell its least valued assets and use funds from




Osinbajo Calls For Regulation Of Cryptocurrencies As Against Outright Ban
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 26, 2021
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has frowned at the recent ban on cryptocurrency transactions while calling for the regulation of digital currencies as against outright prohibition.




IMF Backs CBN On Cryptocurrency Ban
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 17, 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed the recent directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to financial institutions to ban transactions with cryptocurrency.



Food Prices Soar As Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hit 16.47%
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 16, 2021
Nigeria’s inflation rate has to 16.47% (year-on-year) in January 2021 as against 15.75% recorded in December 2020. This was contained in the latest report released



Senate Summons CBN, SEC Over Ban On Cryptocurrencies
- By Crown Tob
- . February 11, 2021
The Senate has summoned the Governor of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, and Securities Exchange Commission for an explanation for the recent ban on Cryptocurrency operations



CBN Clarifies Ban On Cryptocurrencies, Cites Volatility, Stability Of Bitcoin
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 7, 2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified controversies trailing its latest directive to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to desist from transacting in cryptocurrencies. The



WTO: US Finally Support Okonjo Iweala As DG
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 6, 2021
The United States has announced it’s support for Nigeria’s candidate for the top job at the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The US, under the




CBN Move Against Cryptocurrencies, Direct Banks To Close Account Of Bitcoin Traders Immediately
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 5, 2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks and all non-banking financial institutions to desist from dealing in cryptocurrencies and other related transactions.



WTO: Okonjo Iweala Edges Closer To Top Job As Main Opponent Withdraws
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 5, 2021
Nigeria’s candidate for the position of Director-General at the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a step closer to clinching the top position as her main



Jeff Bezos To Step Down As Amazon CEO
- By Martins Ayotunde
- . February 3, 2021
Amazon.com Inc has announced that longtime CEO Jeff Bezos will step down from his post later this year, transitioning to executive chairman of the world’s