Business news in nigeria 2019

Here are some of the major business news in Nigeria in 2019:

January

• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) suspended trading on its main board for two hours due to a technical glitch. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

February

• The Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National Automotive Policy, aimed at promoting the growth of the automotive industry in the country. (Source: Punch)
• The CBN introduced a new foreign exchange policy, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

March

• The NSE listed the first green bond in Nigeria, issued by the Federal Government to raise funds for renewable energy projects. (Source: Vanguard)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

April

• The Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National Industrial Revolution Plan, aimed at promoting industrialization in the country. (Source: Punch)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

May

• The NSE listed the first Sukuk bond in Nigeria, issued by the Federal Government to raise funds for infrastructure development. (Source: Vanguard)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

June

• The Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National Digital Economy Policy, aimed at promoting the growth of the digital economy in the country. (Source: Punch)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

July

• The NSE listed the first corporate bond in Nigeria, issued by the Dangote Cement Plc to raise funds for expansion projects. (Source: Vanguard)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

August

• The Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National Agricultural Development Plan, aimed at promoting agricultural development in the country. (Source: Punch)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

September

• The NSE listed the first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in Nigeria, issued by the Union Homes Real Estate Investment Trust to raise funds for real estate development. (Source: Vanguard)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

October

• The Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Development Agency, aimed at promoting the growth of MSMEs in the country. (Source: Punch)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

November

• The NSE listed the first Infrastructure Bond in Nigeria, issued by the Federal Government to raise funds for infrastructure development. (Source: Vanguard)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

December

• The Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Council, aimed at promoting industrialization and competitiveness in the country. (Source: Punch)
• The CBN introduced a new policy to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange, allowing companies to access foreign exchange from the official market for the first time. (Source: ThisDay)

Some of the major business news in Nigeria in 2019 include:

• The listing of the first green bond, Sukuk bond, corporate bond, REIT, and infrastructure bond in Nigeria.
• The introduction of new policies by the CBN to reduce the country's reliance on foreign exchange.
• The launch of new initiatives by the Federal Government to promote industrialization, agricultural development, and the growth of MSMEs.
• The listing of new companies on the NSE, including Dangote Cement Plc and Union Homes Real Estate Investment Trust.

These are just a few examples of the major business news in Nigeria in 2019.