The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged banks to develop platforms for products and services that will ultimately increase women’s access to finance. The Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, CBN, Dr. Sarah Alade, stated this at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s 2nd annual seminar on ‘Gender economic inclusion in […]

The naira fell 0.34 per cent to a three-month closing low of N163.45 against the dollar on Wednesday, despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s intervening for a second day to halt its slide, dealers said. The currency fell as low as N163.70 on strong demand for dollars during intraday trade […]

* Central bank holds rate after 100 bps hike in July * Bank governor cites concerns over inflation * Ghana cedi boosted by forex inflow from Eurobond, loan * Gas pipeline, hit by Nigeria strike, poses risk to GDP (Adds central bank concern over gas pipeline) Ghana’s central bank held […]