Finance

T-Bill’s Offer Overshot by N148.4 Billion

Published

8 years ago

February 20, 2017

T-Bill’s Offer Overshot by N148.4 Billion

The Federal Government’s debt strategy is now in full operation, as a N30 billion Treasury Bills (T-Bill) offering last week, was extended to N178.4 billion at 18.6 per cent, raising new deal worth N148.4 billion.

The treasury operations’ plan showed that it would redeem a total of N1.23 trillion in 91, 182 and 364 days securities and simultaneously roll the same back, with only an addition of N15.8 billion in first quarter of 2017, but now a 321-day bill has overshot the February debt schedule.

Consequently, the rates at which banks lend among themselves took an upswing at the close of transactions on Friday, particularly the Overnight, which rose to 25 per cent from 10.17 per cent, but later dropped to 18.67 per cent.

The Open Buy Back also hit 833 basis points to 17.83 per cent, from 9.5 per cent on Thursday. The money in circulation was also drained as the regulator debited commercial banks for bonds purchases worth N362.4 billion.

The move would sustain the already low money supply mode in the economy, aid the fight against inflation and provide immediate cash for the government to implement its planned budget.

However, analysts at SCM Capital said the prevailing high rates would calm next week, as there are expected N120 billion maturities and repayment in treasury bills and the Federal accounts disbursements.

Meanwhile, the foreign exchange reserves have recorded a new level of $29.1 billion, after gaining about $880 million in two weeks,, from $28.2 billion at the end of January 2017.

This is coming, just as the regulator said it has disbursed $2.83 billion to support critical sectors of the economy between December 2016 and January 2017.

The resurging reserves’ profile has shown the regulator’s commitment and belief in building the stock of foreign exchange as panacea to regaining investors’ confidence, as well as attracting inflows, rather than outright devaluation.

However, the Naira was stable at the inter-bank market at N305.50/$, just as CBN maintained a daily intervention of $1.5 million, while at the parallel market, the local unit remained pressured at N516/$.

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Banking Sector

Zenith Bank Commends Customers After Successfully Unveiling Upgraded Enhanced Tech infrastructure

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2 days ago

November 6, 2024

Samed Olukoya

Zenith Bank Plc has announced that it now boasts the best technology infrastructure in the banking industry, positioning itself to provide an exceptional customer experience and superior service delivery moving forward. This upgrade follows a recent comprehensive technology enhancement.

The bank expressed its heartfelt gratitude to customers for their support and patience throughout the upgrade process, while also extending apologies for any inconveniences experienced during this time.

This announcement was made in a social media post on Wednesday, signed by Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, the Group Managing Director/CEO.

In her message, the GMD/CEO emphasized the bank’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled service experience, stating, “We undertook this upgrade to ensure we can offer our customers the best possible service.”

Umeoji pledged that Zenith Bank will continue to innovate, ensuring that customer needs are met swiftly, safely, and conveniently.

The post read in part: “On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of Zenith Bank PLC, I would like to thank you for your patience and support during our IT infrastructure migration to a new and more robust operating system.

“We are truly grateful for the trust and confidence you have placed in us. The primary reason for undertaking this extensive endeavor was to better position Zenith Bank PLC for improved service delivery to all our valued customers and to create memorable banking experiences at all our touchpoints.

“While I regret the inconveniences and challenges you faced during and immediately after our migration, I am pleased to inform you that Zenith Bank PLC now has the best technology infrastructure in the industry. We are committed to ensuring you experience superior service delivery going forward.

“Rest assured, you remain our top priority, and Zenith Bank will continue to innovate and offer value-added products and services to meet all your banking needs quickly, safely, and conveniently.”

Finance

President Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Prosecuted for #BadGovernance Protests

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3 days ago

November 5, 2024

Yetunde Olugbenga

Following a recent viral video on the X app regarding the prosecution of minors who protested during the #BadGovernance movement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of all prosecuted minors.

This was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement to the State House Correspondents in Abuja.

In a show of concern over the detention of minors, President Tinubu directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to investigate and ensure that the law is fully applied to law enforcement agents involved in the unlawful act.

It was noted that the arrests violated human rights and the Child Rights Act, as the 32 detainees are under 18 years old.

Activist organizations, including the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED), and Concerned Parents and Educators (CPE), condemned the actions and denounced the treason charges filed against the detained minors.

In a call to action, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urged the president to instruct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to immediately and unconditionally release all protesters arrested during the #EndBadGovernance movement.

SERAP stated, “The immediate and unconditional release of all #EndBadGovernance protesters, including 32 hungry and malnourished children, is necessary.”

According to SERAP, for the peaceful exercise of fundamental human rights, including freedom of expression, assembly, and association without fear of persecution or undue restriction, all detained protesters should be released.

In response to the president’s directive, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, commented that his office “will need to review the matter to enable me to make an informed decision.”

Banking Sector

FBN Holdings To Invest N103.1bn In Corporate, Retail Businesses

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4 days ago

November 4, 2024

Ugwoke Ogbodo

As part of means of actualizing its expectation of raising N150 billion from its existing shareholders by way of rights issue, the management of FBN Holdings said it has budgeted an estimated N103.1 billion for its corporate business and retail business lending segments of the market.

The Holdings recently held the signing ceremony to begin the rights issue offering of 5,982,548,799 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N25.00 per share to its existing shareholder on the basis of one new ordinary share for every six ordinary shares held as of October 18, 2024.

Extracts from the offer raising prospectus of the financial institution revealed that lending to the corporate business segment gets N77.34 billion, while lending to the retail business segment gets a budget of N25.78 billion.

This covers 68.95 per cent of the N150 billion proposed rights issue the management seeks to raise from existing shareholders.

Out of the N150 billion, a total of N29.46 billion was budgeted to support international business expansion and N14.73 billion for investment in automation and digital banking.

According to the financial institution, seamless and convenient banking experience for its customers would be guaranteed through its significant investment in automation and digital banking.

Through its mobile banking app, FirstMobile, and its internet banking platform, FirstOnline, the management of FBN Holdings said it has effectively acquired a broad cross-section of the target demography, with a clear proposition of owning bank accounts and utilising various financial services from the comfort of their locations.

It added that the bank plans to upgrade the FirstMobile and FirstOnline apps with additional features while driving customer adoption of the platforms, noting that the development is in line with First Bank’s commitment to providing customers with the best-in-class electronic banking experience.

The offer, however, is part of the company’s plan to recapitalise its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, with a view to increasing the bank’s capacity for business development and growth.

Chairman, FBN Holdings, Olufemi Otedola in a statement from the document urged shareholders to support the Rights issue by accepting their rights, stating that the company will be well positioned to achieve its strategic objectives and to deliver improved returns to all stakeholders.