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LCCI: It Is Wrong To Call Bureau De Change Parrallel or unofficial Market

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August 28, 2023

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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has advised the money and capital markets operators including media profeesionals to stop calling Bureau De Change (BDCs) the parallel or unofficial markets.

” BDCs should not be referred to as parallel or unofficial markets, because they are officially licensed to trade,” said Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole, LCCI President.

Dr. Olawale-Cole, gave this enlightenment during the 2023 Mid-Year Economic Review and Outlook jointly organized by the LCCI and Cordros Capital to point out opportunities for business growth and sustainability in Nigeria and the global market.

At the event, Dr. Olawale-Cole, noted
that the LCCI, over the last 135 years, has consistently engaged the government and advanced the growth of the private sector and the overall Nigerian economy through regular reviews of the business and economic climate and policy advocacy.

The consensus reached at the end of the Mid-Year Economic and Outlook are detailed below.
The consensus of Stakeholders at the 2023 Mid-Year Economic Review and Outlook

1.Government should consider the urgent need for an all-encompassing economic and fiscal plan, full/ partial divestment of state-owned real estate, improved transport sector, and energy assets as post-election priorities.
2.The government must focus more on asset-based and equity offerings to improve revenue.
3.Institutional reorganization is urgently needed in the CBN and the NNPC to improve transparency and accountability.
4.The operating environment of NNPCL is somewhat opaque, which is anti-competition.

The oil sector will attract the desired investment if the government liberalizes fuel import licenses and other vital activities in the midstream and downstream.
5.Government should unlock revenue from assets by complementing tax with rent, fees, dividends, and capital gains. Economies that optimize revenue through equities have recently offset the loss from declining commodity prices.
6.The new administration is advised to borrow better to reduce debt costs by issuing a more asset-linked debt than IOUs.

The non-interest-bearing debt opportunities should be explored as emerging markets tilt towards project equity financing.

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NPA initiate trucks movement code to ease traffic at Lagos ports

The initiative is designed to ensure that each truck is matched exclusively to its designated empty container, eliminate multiple allocations, improve traffic management and enhance operational efficiency within the port corridor.

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July 30, 2026

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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has introduced a movement code to streamline the movement of empty containers into seaport terminals and reduce traffic congestion caused by container trucks along the Apapa and Tin Can Island port corridors.

The Guardian reported that under the new policy, the movement code will serve as a unique identifier generated by a holding bay for every empty container uploaded to the Electronic Call-Up (ETO) platform.

The code must correspond with the details captured on the ETO system before trucks are granted access to port terminals.

In a notice issued to stakeholders, the NPA said the movement code has become a mandatory requirement for completing the truck-container matching process.

Truck drivers are required to obtain the code from designated holding bays before proceeding to the ports.

According to the authority, the initiative is designed to ensure that each truck is matched exclusively to its designated empty container, eliminate multiple allocations, improve traffic management and enhance operational efficiency within the port corridor.

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Okonjo-Iweala lauds Cardoso for stabilising Nigeria’s monetary environment

Okonjo-Iweala, gave the commendation on Thursday at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum held in Abuja, with the theme: “Building Resilience Amidst Geo-economic Uncertainties.”

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July 30, 2026

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The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, for stabilising Nigeria’s monetary environment.

Okonjo-Iweala, gave the commendation on Thursday at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum held in Abuja, with the theme: “Building Resilience Amidst Geo-economic Uncertainties.”

Speaking at the forum, Okonjo-Iweala commended Cardoso on the work that he and his team have done on currency and monetary policy stabilisation.

However, she emphasised that Nigeria must sustain broader macroeconomic reforms.

“Nigerians have to feel the dividends of reform in the real economy,” she added.

The forum brought together policymakers, business leaders and development partners to discuss strategies for strengthening Africa’s resilience amid growing global economic uncertainty.

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Naira Exchange Rates Thursday, July 30 : Black Market, CBN, Commercial Bank

Sterling Bank publishes both a buy rate and a sell rate for USD, GBP, EUR, and ZAR. The buy rate is what Sterling Bank will pay you when you exchange foreign currency for Naira. The sell rate is what you will pay when buying foreign currency from Sterling Bank at its branches.