Nigeria: FIRS collects N1.123trn revenue in first quarter
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it has collected N1.123 trillion revenue in the First Quarter (Q1) of 2020.
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Nigeria: Buhari meets with Presidential Committee assessing impact of coronavirus on economy
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with the Presidential Committee on the impact of the coronavirus on Nigeria’s economy, and directed the Ministry of Finance and National Planning to ensure that salaries were paid.
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Coronavirus: UN foresees global economy to contract 0.9% in 2020
The world economy could contract by 0.9 per cent this year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the UN said on Wednesday.
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Coronavirus: FG assures of more palliatives for Nigerians
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says part of the tasks given to the Economic Sustainability Committee which he chairs, is to develop further palliatives.
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Eurozone inflation slumps to 0.7% amid coronavirus outbreak
Inflation in the eurozone, on Tuesday, slumped to 0.7 per cent, according to an official estimate released, with the global coronavirus pandemic impacting oil prices.
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Nigeria: CBN suspends cheque clearing amidst 2 weeks lockdown
The apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday suspended clearing of cheques until further notice following the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and FCT to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
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CBN assures of undisrupted financial services during COVID-19 lockdown
WorldStage Newsonline– The Central Bank of Nigeria said its Governor, and the Minister of Finance, Budget and Planning have obtained Presidential approval to permit critical financial services to function during this period.
Read More G20 leaders to inject $5trn into global economy
The leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies (G20) promised to inject more than 5 trillion dollars into the global economy, as part of their coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nigeria: NASS slashes revenue projections for Customs, others as Lawan, Gbajabiamila meet Ministers on budget review
The Leadership of the National Assembly on Wednesday held a meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies from the Executive arm of Government to brainstorm on the impact of Coronavirus pandemic on the Nigerian economy.
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Full text of Central Bank of Nigeria Communiqué No. 129 of the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting of Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th March 2020
Full text of Central Bank of Nigeria Communiqué No. 129 of the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting of Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th March 2020
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