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CBN Unveils New Foreign Exchange Code to Stabilize Naira

CBN Unveils New Foreign Exchange Code to Stabilize Naira

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a fresh Foreign Exchange Code to guide participants in the country's FX market, aiming to stabilize the Naira. This move is part of efforts to regulate Nigeria's financial system and supervise the foreign exchange market in line with global best practices. The new FX Code is built around six core principles: Ethics: Promoting transparency and accountability Governance: Ensuring effective oversight and management Execution: Facilitating efficient and timely transactions Risk Management and Compliance: Minimizing risks and ensuring adherence to regulations Information Sharing: Encouraging open communication among market participants Confirmation and Settlement Processes: Streamlining…
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Imo LGA election; A slap on democracy: ISIEC; Enemy of Ndi Imo – NYA

Imo LGA election; A slap on democracy: ISIEC; Enemy of Ndi Imo – NYA

Uzodimma's administration an Azigbakwa ! The National Youth Alliance NYA Imo state chapter after thorough review of the LGA election held on the 21st of September 2024 in all the 27 LGAs and 305 Political wards of the state hereby declares that the election as conducted was a slap on democracy and ISIEC, enemy of Ndi Imo. ISIEC deliberately messed up the election in consonance with the APC led government in Imo state. Voting materials such as ballot Boxes, result sheets etc arrived as late as 2pm, 3pm, in most areas 4pm . NYA observed that the distribution of the…
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Ekeoha Market Demolition Begins: Abia State’s Bid for Modernization

Ekeoha Market Demolition Begins: Abia State’s Bid for Modernization

The phased demolition of Aba's iconic Ekeoha market, also known as the Shopping Centre, has commenced, marking the beginning of Abia State's ambitious remodeling project. This initiative aims to elevate the market to international standards, ensuring a safer and more conducive trading environment for merchants and customers alike. Remodeling Objectives: Enhanced Safety: Provide a secure environment for traders and customers International Standards: Elevate the market's reputation and appeal Business Growth: Foster opportunities for traders and the local economy Governor Alex Otti has assured original shop owners that they will not lose their businesses during the remodelling exercise. The project, a…
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Gov. Alex Otti Urges Traders To Relocate To Abia State, Assures Them Of Adequate Security, Business Friendly Atmosphere

Gov. Alex Otti Urges Traders To Relocate To Abia State, Assures Them Of Adequate Security, Business Friendly Atmosphere

Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR has assured leaders and traders of Alaba International Markets, Oyinbo, Ladipo, and United Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria of adequate security measures, a business-friendly atmosphere, and a conducive environment to invest and do business in Abia State. Through his Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem, Governor Otti expressed his administration's readiness to create physical infrastructural development and facilities that will serve as a one-stop business hub for investors and traders. https://youtu.be/CqbjrbWDyEQ?si=yEE1qoPXkIG0kYR0 Chief Inem emphasized the state government's commitment to providing a conducive environment for businesses, highlighting initiatives such as…
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Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (1) – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (1) – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who have been trained as to how not to think”. It also reminds one of the stage-like observations of Robert Nester Marley, that “in the midst of water, the fool goes thirsty”. Nigeria's reliance on oil can be diversified, but the elite's mindset stands in the way. A notable example is Mexico's…
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