Regulatory Alerts2008-10-10 | TED-FEM-FPC-GEN-01-116-08Circular and Guidelines on the Expanded Discount Window
The Central Bank of Nigeria is hosting a 2008 Annual Workshop on Foreign Exchange Management Issues at Protea Hotel, Lekki, Lagos from Monday, November 3rd to Thursday, November 6th. The workshop's theme is "Towards the Achievement of Current Account Convertibility: Concepts, Issues and Challenges." It will consist of two consecutive two-day runs and will focus on issues such as Current Account Convertibility and its Implications for Trade Facilitation in Nigeria; Nigerian Legal Framework and Current Account Convertibility; Payment System Reforms and Current Account Convertibility; and Naira Convertibility: The Journey So Far. A fee of ₦65,000 per participant covers workshop materials and meals, excluding accommodation. Authorized Dealers are encouraged to register their nominees (not below the grade of Manager) by October 28th through a bank draft payable to "Central Bank of Nigeria - FEM Training Account." Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis and it's suggested to send more than two nominees spread across both runs.