NIGERIA POSTS $6.83BN BALANCE OF PAYMENTS SURPLUS IN 2024 — CBN. (PHOTO)

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 Nigeria Posts $6.83bn Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024 — CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a $6.83 billion Balance of Payments surplus for 2024, reversing deficits recorded in the previous two years. In a statement on Wednesday, the apex bank attributed the surplus to macroeconomic reforms, improved trade performance, and stronger investor confidence. Key highlights include a $13.17 billion trade surplus, a 48.3% surge in gas exports, and $20.93 billion in personal remittances. Portfolio investments more than doubled to $13.35 billion, while foreign reserves rose by $6 billion to $40.19 billion. Despite a 42.3% drop in FDI, the CBN said the overall outlook remains strong, citing improved data accuracy and the success of FX market reforms.

'I SPEND N3M ON DIESEL EVERY MONTH '- SINGER PAUL OKOYE LAMENTS. (PHOTO).


 'I spend N3m on diesel every month' - Singer Paul Okoye laments


Singer, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy of Psquare group, has bemoaned the excruciating economic hardship since the increase in price of petroleum products.


Paul lamented that he bought his first car for N120,000 many years ago but currently spends N3 million monthly on buying diesel.


Describing the economic situation as a “total madness,” Rudeboy said he can’t imagine what the “common man” is going through.


“I bought my first car 120k naira years back and I was very proud of that… Now I spend 3m naira on diesel for just a month… Total madness.


“Only God knows what a common man is going through.” he wrote on his Instagram story

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