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NNPC’s Payment Of N2.1tn Dividend, N2.6tn Tax will reduce Nigeria’s financial burden– Chukwu
According to him, the total amount shared by the three tiers of government in the first seven months of this year was only N8.3tn while NNPC paid tax of N2.6tn which is almost 30 per cent of the total amount that had been shared.
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Naira Recovers Against Dollar, Gains N81 In 24hrs
In a dramatic turnaround, the Naira significantly appreciated against the dollar at the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, just 24 hours after experiencing a decline.
According to data from FMDQ, the Naira surged to N1,555.75 per dollar, representing an impressive N81 gain from the previous day’s rate of N1,637.59.
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This remarkable recovery not only erased the N57.13 depreciation recorded on Tuesday but also surpassed it, indicating a strong rebound for the Nigerian currency.
Confirming the development, Dayyabu Ashiru, a Bureau De Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, revealed that the Naira traded at N1,650 per dollar on Wednesday, up from N1,660 on Tuesday.
The foreign exchange market also witnessed increased activity, with transaction turnover rising to $221.24 million on Wednesday, a significant jump from $197.37 million on Monday.
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Ex-CBN Deputy Gov, Moghalu Breaks Silence On Nigeria’s Economic Troubles
Kingsley Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has announced that he will no longer engage with the media on Nigeria’s economic crisis.
Moghalu cited the government’s lack of interest in his expertise as the reason for his decision.
The former CBN chief’s announcement comes as Nigeria grapples with severe economic hardship and hunger, exacerbated by the government’s policies, including the floating of the Naira and removal of fuel subsidies.
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Moghalu’s decision has sparked concerns about the government’s willingness to listen to expert advice on economic matters.
Financial analyst Kalu Aja has also criticized the administration’s handling of palliatives, noting that it took them a year to address food imports and that promised CNG buses have yet to materialize.
Moghalu explained his absence from media interviews, stating that he has already shared his insights on reviving Nigeria’s economy and sees no value in repeating himself.
He said, “I’ve declined virtually all requests for interviews on the Nigerian economy from Nigerian media over the past several months. Why? There is no point in a dialogue of the deaf. I’ve already spoken a lot about how to fix Nigeria’s economy. Anyone interested can find what I’ve said.
“It’s ironic that people like us who actually do not need Nigeria and its economy for our personal survival are so concerned simply out of passion for our country, but after a while, we must recognize the harsh truth and act accordingly.”
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Naira’s Value Drops Sharply Against Dollar: Is CBN Losing Control?
The Naira plunged dramatically against the United States dollar on Tuesday, sparking concerns that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may be losing its grip on the currency’s stability.
With the Naira depreciating by N57.13 at the official foreign exchange market and weakening further in the parallel market, doubts are mounting over the effectiveness of the CBN’s recent measures to support the nation’s currency.
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According to data from FMDQ, the Naira fell to N1637.59 per dollar, down from N1580.46 on Monday.
This represents a substantial drop in value, coming after two days of appreciation against the dollar.
In the parallel market, also known as the black market, the Naira weakened by N5, trading at N1660 per dollar, compared to N1655 on Monday.
The decline comes on the heels of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s sale of $20,000 to Bureau De Change operators at N1580 per dollar last week Friday.
The sudden drop in the value of the Naira raises concerns about the country’s economic stability and the impact on foreign exchange rates.