Tag: Dollar

BDC operators import dollars from Ghana, Benin Rep, others

January 23, 2016/Punch There are indications that Bureau De Change operators in Nigeria have been importing dollars from neighbouring Ghana, Benin Republic and others to make up for the scarcity of the currency in the country. According to Saturday PUNCH investigation, some operators were forced to engage in the practice […]

S & P Says Nigeria will have to Gradually Devalue Naira in 2016

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Rating services firm, Standard & Poor’s said on Thursday Nigeria will have to devalue the naira at some point in 2016 and in gradual adjustments, according to a Reuters report. The report affirmed that investors have seen a devaluation of the naira as long overdue […]

Nigeria’s Buhari requests withdrawal of 2016 budget to make changes – sources

Sun Jan 17, 2016/Reuters By Julia Payne and Felix Onuah Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has written to parliament requesting the withdrawal of the 2016 budget in order to make changes, sources at the presidency and Senate said on Sunday. Buhari unveiled the budget for Africa’s biggest economy in December, which […]