Connect with us

News

(FULL LIST) From Fenton To Cardoso: CBN Govs Since 1958

Published

on

The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the nomination of Olayemi Cardoso as the substantive Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu on September 15 approved the nomination of Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria for a term of five years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Senate. He is to replace Godwin Emefiele who reportedly resigned his position in August following his suspension by the President.

Cardoso who is a banker, chartered stockbroker, and public policy expert, has served for over four decades in the public, private, and development sectors as a leader and innovator.

Advertisement

Punch Online reports that some of his most impactful roles are: Commissioner in the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget; Chairman of the board of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance and, most recently, Chairman of Citibank Nigeria Ltd for 12 years, until his resignation in 2022.

READ ALSO: Senate Confirms Cardoso CBN Gov, Four Others As Deputies

Punch Online in this report highlights the past governors of Nigeria’s apex bank.

Advertisement

They are:

1. Roy Pentelow Fenton (July 24, 1958 – July 24, 1963)

2. Aliyu Mai-Bornu (July 25, 1963 – June 22, 1967)

Advertisement

3. Clement Nyong Isong (August 15, 1967 – September 22, 1975)

4. Adamu Ciroma (September 24, 1975 – June 28, 1977)

5. Ola Vincent (June 28, 1977 – June 28, 1982)

Advertisement

6. Abdulkadir Ahmed (June 28, 1982 – September 30, 1993)

7. Paul Agbai Ogwuma (October 1, 1993 – May 29, 1999)

8. Joseph Oladele Sanusi (May 29, 1999 – May 29, 2004)

Advertisement

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Tinubu Approved Nomination Of New CBN Governor, Names Four Deputies⁣

9. Charles Chukwuma Soludo (May 29, 2004 – May 29, 2009)

10. Sanusi Lamido Aminu Sanusi (June 3, 2009 – February 20, 2014)

Advertisement

11. Sarah Alade (Acting) (February 20, 2014 – June 3, 2014)

12. Godwin Emefiele (June 3, 2014 – June 9, 2023)

13. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi (Acting) (June 9, 2023 – September 26)

Advertisement

14. Olayemi Cardoso (September 26 – Date)
PUNCH

 

Advertisement

News

Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

Published

on

Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

READ ALSO:Film Premiere: Edo In Talks With Embassies To Promote Safe Migration —Agazuma

Advertisement

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

Advertisement

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

Continue Reading

News

Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

Published

on

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

Advertisement

READ ALSO:Xenophobic Attacks: Oshiomhole Tells FG To Retaliate Against South African Companies In Nigeria

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

Advertisement

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

Continue Reading

News

N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

Published

on

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Advertisement

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

READ ALSO:I’ve Been Blacklisted In Music Industry For 13 Years – Seun Kuti

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

Advertisement

Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

Advertisement

Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

READ ALSO:My Beef With Wizkid Is For Life – Seun Kuti

By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Advertisement

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.

Advertisement
Continue Reading

Trending