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Chinese Manufacturer Lists Impediments To Nigeria’s Auto Industry
The Chairman of CIG Motors Co. Limited, Chief Diana Chen, has said lack of stable electricity supply, and insecurity are among the hurdles militating against effective operation of the automobile assembly plants in Nigeria.
Chen disclosed this on Tuesday at the official opening of Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Abuja G-Style Showroom and the unveiling of all new GS8 premium SUV in Abuja.
“Power stability is one challenge. Without stable electricity supply, it is difficult to have manufacturing here. Another one is security issue,” she said.
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She urged the incoming government to tackle security issues with all sense of urgency, stressing that GAC Motor is willing and ready to work with government at all levels to rebuild the capabilities of the youth population towards becoming well trained, skilled, and technical people especially in the area of automobile industry.
According to her, Nigeria boasts of great potentials both in the economic and auto market growth across Africa.
Chen further implored the Federal Government to develop policies that encourage Nigerians to purchase brand new vehicles rather than the current reliance on imported fairly used ones, noting that such a policy would boost investment in assembling plants that would in turn create jobs and wealth for the country.
She disclosed that the company was already in partnership with four banks in the country that allows customers to purchase its cars while paying back in monthly installments.
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“GAC Motor Nigeria is committed to building and developing the future of the automobile industry in Nigeria, and believes that collaboration with the Federal Government is key to achieving this goal,” she stated.
Chen also assured Nigerians of GAC’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s football national teams and the creative sector.
Speaking at the event which was attended by the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, thanked the motor company for supporting Nigerian football teams.
Super Eagles star players in attendance include Ahmed Musa, Wilfred Ndidi, Kenneth Omeruo and Alex Iwobi.
Speaking on the brand new GS8 SUV, the General Manager Commercial, CIG Motors, Mr. Jubril Arogundade, said the vehicle was made for Nigerian roads.
“The brand new GS8 is a premium SUV that was created with the intent of meeting the high-luxury requirements of business leaders on a budget. With its luxurious cabin space covered in Alcantara and leather of the highest quality, geometric facet design, roaring Euro 6 engine power, and diversified luxury interior and exterior upgrade, the car is sure to take your breath away,” he added.
Business
CBN Retains Interest Rate At 27%
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has voted to retain the benchmark interest rate at 27 per cent.
CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision on Tuesday following the apex bank’s 303rd MPC meeting in Abuja.
Cardoso stated that the committee also resolved to keep all other monetary policy indicators unchanged.
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He noted that the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) remains at 45 per cent for commercial banks and 16 per cent for merchant banks, while the 75 per cent CRR on non-TSA public sector deposits was equally maintained.
Cardoso added that the Liquidity Ratio was retained at 30 per cent, and the Standing Facilities Corridor was adjusted to +50/-450 basis points around the Monetary Policy Rate.
The decision comes as Nigeria records its seventh consecutive month of declining inflation, which eased to 16.05 per cent in September 2025.
Business
CBN Issues Directive Clarifying Holding Companies’ Minimum Capital
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued a definitive directive detailing how financial holding companies should calculate their minimum paid-up capital, following weeks of confusion that delayed the release of some banks’ half-year and nine-month financial statements.
In a circular dated November 14, 2025, the apex bank acknowledged “divergent interpretations” of the term minimum paid-up capital as stated in Section 7.1 of the 2014 Guidelines for Licensing and Regulation of Financial Holding Companies.
To eliminate ambiguity, the CBN ruled that minimum paid-up capital must be computed strictly as the par value of issued shares plus any share premium arising from their issuance.
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“All Financial Holding Companies are required to apply this definition in computing their minimum capital requirement—without exception for subsidiaries,” the circular stated.
The regulator added that the directive takes immediate effect, noting that any previous interpretation that does not align with the new clarification “should be discontinued forthwith.”
The move is expected to calm market anxiety and provide clarity for lenders navigating ongoing regulatory capital requirements.
Business
Naira Records Massive Week-on-week Depreciation Against US Dollar
The Nigerian Naira recorded massive week-on-week losses against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market.
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange rate showed that the Naira dipped significantly to end the week at N1,456.73 on Friday, November 21, 2025, down from N1,442.43 traded on November 14.
This means that on a weekly basis, the Naira shed N14.06 against the dollar at the official market.
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However, at the black market, currently battling with low patronage, it remained stable at N1,465, the same rate traded last week.
The development comes despite Nigeria’s foreign reserves rising by 1.25 per cent to $43.64 billion in the last week.
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