Decoding the Puzzle: Understanding Renewal Interest Rates on Your Old Insurance Policies

Decoding the Puzzle: Understanding Renewal Interest Rates on Your Old Insurance Policies Introduction: Insurance is a financial safety net that provides protection and peace of mind. However, as time goes on, the details of your insurance policies, including renewal interest rates, can become a bit of a mystery. In this blog post, we’ll embark on … Read more

Naira appreciates in parallel market as Goldman Sachs says it could trade below N1000 per dollar

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The Nigerian currency, naira, on Friday, appreciated to N1,150 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market. Currency traders in Lagos, also known as bureau de change (BDCs) operators, quoted the buying rate of the greenback at N1,110 and the selling price at N1,150 — leaving a profit margin of N40. … Read more

Why Nigeria will experience falling prices soon – BUA boss

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Chairman of the BUA Group of Companies, Rabiu Abdulsamad, has expressed confidence that prices in Nigeria will soon start to come down under the administration’s economic policies. Abdulsamad, who was meeting with President Bola Tinubu to congratulate him on the successful completion of Ramadan in Lagos highlighted the significant progress that has been made in … Read more

New electricity tariff will drop if…. – Minister

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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the N225 Kilowatt-Hour being paid by electricity consumers on Band A will reduce if the exchange rate falls below N1,000 to a dollar. Adelabu said this Thursday while he appeared on Channel Television’s Politics Today. Recall that the on April 3, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity … Read more

Demystifying Full Coverage Auto Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide for Savvy Drivers

Auto insurance is a crucial component of responsible vehicle ownership, offering protection against a range of unforeseen circumstances. Among the various types of coverage available, “full coverage auto insurance” is a term often used, but its meaning can vary depending on who you ask. In this blog post, we’ll unravel the complexities of full coverage … Read more

Naira gains further against dollar at official window, parallel market

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On Monday, the naira appreciated to N1,120 per dollar in the parallel part of the foreign currency (FX) market. The current FX rate is a 9.67% reduction from the N1,240/$ recorded on April 3. Bureau de change (BDC) operators, popularly known as street traders, in Lagos quoted the local currency’s buying rate at N1,100 and … Read more

CBN bans use of foreign currency as collateral for naira loans

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has prohibited the use of foreign denominated collateral for naira loans. However, the CBN exempted Eurobonds issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria or Guarantees of foreign banks, including Standby Letters of Credit. Announcing the ban in a circular titled, “The Use of Foreign-Currency Denominated Collaterals for Naira Loans”, … Read more