S.J News• [August 8, 2013]

S.J News• [August 8, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ $1bn Local Bond: International Finance Corporation (IFC) to launch 1st long-term local currency bond programme to support Nigeria's Capital Market. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) withdraws ₦1tn from banking system on Wednesday; Interbank lending rates rose to 19% from around 12% @ Tuesday’s close. WAEC: May/June 2013 WASSCE released; 1,671,268 candidates (920,416 males, 750, 852 females) sat for exam; 115, 041 results cancelled or withheld. Debt: 36 states & Federal Capital Territory (FCT) external debt hit $2.641bn as @ June 30, 2013 -Debt Management Office (DMO). Gubernatorial Election: PDP clears Sen Andy Uba, Iyom Josephine Anenih, 11 other aspirants ahead of August 24 Anambra state primary election. Population: National Population Commission (NPC) to spend ₦149bn on 2016 census for more accuracy, credibility & reliability -Eze Festus Odimegwu (NPC Chairman). US/Russia: President Barack Obama cancels September visit to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin due to lack of progress in bilateral relations.