#CBN Governor, #Emefiele says First Bank of Nigeria is one of Nigeria’s systemically important banks given its historical significance, balance sheet size, large customer base and high level of interconnectedness with other financial service providers. #FBN
#CBN directs immediate removal of all Directors of @FirstBankngr Ltd and @FBN Holdings Plc
#CBN reassures First Bank of Nigeria depositors, creditors and other stakeholders of the bank of its commitment to ensure the stability of the financial system.
#Emefiele says #CBN acted to protect 31 million customers, minority shareholders of First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
#CBN approves appointment of Remi Babalola as Chairman FBN Holdings Plc.
#CBN appoints Dr. Fatade Abiodun Oluwole, Kofo Dosekun, Remi Lasaki, Dr Alimi Abdulrasaq, Ahmed Modibbo, Khalifa Imam, Sir Peter Aliogo, and UK Eke (Managing Director) as Directors of FBN Holdings Plc
#CBN approves appointment of Tunde Hassan-Odukale as Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Limited.
#CBN appoints Tokunbo Martins, Uche Nwokedi, Adekunle Sonola, Isioma Ogodazi, Ebenezer Olufowose, Ishaya Elijah B. Dodo as Directors of First Bank of Nigeria. #FBN
#CBN reinstates Sola Adeduntan as Managing Director; Gbenga Shobo as Deputy Managing Director; and Remi Oni and Abdullahi Ibrahim as Executive Directors of First Bank of Nigeria Limited. #FBN
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Consistent with the global trend, Nigeria aspires to ensure that remittance flows and diaspora investments become a significant source of external financing. #Emefiele
#CBN strives to constantly improve our remittance infrastructure, ease the process of international money transfer and simplify the experience for senders and recipients. #Emefiele
In an effort to reduce the cost burden of remitting funds to Nigeria by working Nigerians in the Diaspora, the #CBN has introduced a rebate of N5 for every $1 of fund remitted to Nigeria, through IMTOs licensed by the CBN. The Scheme will take effect on the 8th of March 2021.
#Emefiele hosts the signing of local production contract between P&G and Colori Cosmetics Nigeria, for the localization of manufacturing of Oral B products by P&G in Nigeria, as part of commitment by the #CBN to strengthen the manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing industries have been a key focus of the efforts by the monetary and fiscal authorities towards driving recovery of the Nigerian economy. #Emefiele
Nigeria offers significant advantages for multinational manufacturing firms that choose to invest in domesticating their production lines in Nigeria. #Emefiele
#Emefiele leads the Bankers’ Committee to sign MOU for the handover of the National Arts Theater, Iganmu, Lagos.
#Emefiele says revamping the National Arts Theatre will unlock the creative talents of hundreds of thousands of Nigerian youths in the fields of music, movie, fashion and information technology.
Bankers’ Committee to provide funding for a prototype cluster labeled “the Signature Cluster” which consists of a building each for Music, Film, Fashion and Information Technology verticals.
#CBN Interventions in Cotton Textile and Garment sector is designed to resuscitate and return the Textile industries back to its glory days, creating jobs, diversifying Nigeria's economy and achieving self-sufficiency in cotton production.
Over N120b invested across CTG value chain with over 320,000 farmers financed between 2016 - 2020 #CBN
Expected output for seed cotton in 2020 is projected to be over 300,000 metric tons #CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on August 27, 2020 revised the Guidelines for the Licensing and Regulation of Payment Service Banks in Nigeria first issued on October 26, 2018
The update and review of the Guidelines for Payment Service Banks was in response to market developments since 2018
#CBN and Bankers' Committee take over rehabilitation work at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
Facility will help in unleashing the creative talents of Nigeria’s youths across multiple sectors and in supporting Mr.President's objective of creating new employment opportunities for Nigerians. #Emefiele
Harnessing the talents of our youths in the creative industries, will lead to the buildup of a more resilient economy #Emefiele