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In 2019, the naira attained a landmark when it featured the signature of Priscilla Ekwere Eleje, the new Director of Currency operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the first woman to hold the post. [44] and now in Nigeria there are two #200 notes, two #500 notes and two #1000 notes
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.
The Nigerian two hundred-naira bill (₦200) is a denomination of Nigerian currency. The first Nigerian note with this value was issued in November 2000. [1] Sardauna of Sokoto Ahmadu Bello has been featured on the obverse of the bill since 2000.
Nigeria has one of the largest populations in Africa with over 200 million citizens. [24] Its economy booms from the oil industry in the Niger Delta, and is said to be the leading economy in Africa in 2020. [25] Although Nigeria's economy is doing well, research has proven 35 percent of the population live in absolute poverty. [26]
A History of Nigeria. Cambridge University Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-511-39712-7; Muslim Civic Cultures and Conflict Resolution: The Challenge of Democratic Federalism in Nigeria — John N. Paden; Oriji, John N. Political Organization in Nigeria Since the Late Stone Age: A History of the Igbo People. New York: Palgrave Macmillan (St. Martin's ...
The National Credit Union Administration tells consumers to use words for dollars and fractions out of 100 for cents. For example, if your check is for $19.99, you would write it out as ...
Nigeria's bread sector is growing rapidly, with 72 percent dominated by small- and medium-scale bakers, according to a 2016 KPMG report. The bakery market of Nigeria is a $621 million industry. [82] "Fresh bread and miscellaneous bakery" is the bakery product group with the highest consumption (8.5M tonnes), which is 91% of total volume.
2016 [13]; World ranking Name Citizenship Net worth Sources of wealth 51: Aliko Dangote Nigeria 9.5 billion: Oil, sugar cement 103: Mike Adenuga Nigeria 5.2 billion: Telecommunication, petroleum