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The Herald is a Nigerian digital newspaper and magazine established by the Kwara State Government in 1973, ranked among the best-selling newspapers in the 1970s and 1980s. [ 1 ] History
Fortunately, new technology in the form of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) provides a mechanism for the Fed to distribute cash directly to working families. This would be a profound shift ...
In 2002 he joined the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco as a research advisor, and by 2009 had become its executive vice president and director of research. [6] He took office as president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco in 2011. [6] Williams became president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 18 ...
He founded the Nigerian newspaper Thisday in 1995. In 2000 Obaigbena founded the annual Thisday Awards [4] which honor those who made contributions to Nigerian society in the political arena, global business, Women of distinction, and leading figures in the Nigerian education sector.
A major cash crunch occurred in February 2023 when the Nigerian government used a currency note changeover—delivering too few of the new notes into circulation—to attempt to force citizens to use a newly-created government-sponsored central bank digital currency. This led to extensive street protests. [6] [7] [8]
The ten Naira note, distinguished by its orange tint, bears the likeness of Alvan Ikoku, a figure notable for his contributions to education in Nigeria.His representation on the note commemorates his pioneering efforts in establishing one of the earliest African-owned secondary schools, thus exemplifying the nation's commitment to educational development.
[1]. Left to Right: William J. McDonough (1993–2003), William C. Dudley (2009–2018), Paul Volcker (1975–1979), E. Gerald Corrigan (1985–1993), Timothy Geithner (2003–2008) The ninth president of the New York Fed, Timothy Geithner, who subsequently served as Secretary of the Treasury Paul Volcker, the fifth president of the New York Fed and later Chairman of the Federal Reserve
The Guardian was established in 1983 by Alex Ibru, an entrepreneur, and Stanley Macebuh, a top journalist with the Daily Times newspapers, with its model copied from The Guardian in the UK. The Guardian was a pioneer in introducing high-quality journalism to Nigeria with thoughtful editorial content. [ 2 ]