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Nigeria Former CBN Governor Emefiele Granted N300 Million Bail Amid Allegations of Illegal Naira Printing
Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, granted N300 million bail by a Federal Capital Territory High Court amid charges of illegal naira printing by the EFCC. Emefiele pleaded not guilty to four counts. The court ruled for bail, requiring two sureties and travel document deposition. Trial set for... -
Nigeria Central Bank of Nigeria Releases List of Licensed Banks: What You Need to Know
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently unveiled a detailed roster of licensed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria, providing valuable insights into the nation's banking sector. The list, organized by the types of licenses each institution holds, offers a comprehensive overview of... -
Nigeria Nigerian Labour Congress Slams CBN's Cybersecurity Levy as Unjust Burden on Citizens
In response to the CBN's cybersecurity levy, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) vehemently opposes the directive, citing increased financial strain on citizens. NLC President Joe Ajaero calls for policy reversal, urging sustainable cybersecurity measures. The levy is criticized as another burden... -
Nigeria Peter Obi Slams Tinubu's Government for Burdening Nigerians with Cybersecurity Levy
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi criticizes the Tinubu-led government's imposition of the Cybersecurity Levy, denouncing it as burdensome on Nigerians already grappling with economic hardships. Obi highlights the contradiction between this move and the government's pledge to streamline... -
Nigeria Nigerians Angered by CBN's Directive on 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy Amid Economic Strain
CBN's new 0.5% cybersecurity levy directive stirs mixed reactions in Nigeria. Concerns arise over financial burdens and government allocation amid socio-economic challenges. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring deposit money banks to impose a 0.5% cybersecurity... -
Nigeria Former CBN Official Testifies: Emefiele Allegedly Collected Bribes for Contracts
In a recent court hearing at the Lagos High Court Sitting in Ikeja, John Ayoh, a former Director of Information Technology at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified against former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. Ayoh alleged that Emefiele had a practice of accepting bribes before awarding... -
Nigeria CBN Imposes Ban on Moniepoint, Opay, Kuda, and Others Over Cryptocurrency Links
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a decisive step to curb alleged cryptocurrency-related activities by imposing a ban on several microfinance banks, including Moniepoint, Opay, and Kuda, preventing them from opening new accounts and accepting new customers. Sources familiar with the... -
Nigeria Naira's Downward Spiral: Despite CBN Intervention, Dollar Reigns Supreme in Forex Market
Despite recent efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to bolster the Naira's value through additional forex injections, the currency continues to struggle against the US Dollar. FMDQ data reveals a further depreciation of the Naira to N1308.52 per Dollar on Wednesday, down from N1,300.15... -
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Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [24-04-2024]: Naira in Freefall, Hits ₦1,308 Against USD in Worst Drop Yet
The Nigerian naira is in trouble, heading for its most significant four-day decline since January's devaluation. It plummeted 5.3% against the dollar on Tuesday, wiping out earlier gains. Despite being the top-performing currency by Bloomberg's standards, it's facing a liquidity crisis... -
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Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [23-04-2024]: Naira Appreciates to N1,250/$ Following CBN's Strategic Dollar Injection
The Naira experienced a notable uptick on Tuesday morning, fueled by the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) strategic move to sell dollars to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators at a discounted rate. This intervention aimed to alleviate the mounting pressure observed in the black market. According to... -
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Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [21-04-2024]: Fluctuating Naira Sparks Worries Among Nigerians as Exchange Rate Hits ₦1,200/$
The Nigerian currency, the Naira, appears to be facing another depreciation period, as observed by some social media users. Concerns about the stability of the currency are expressed, with one user noting a decrease and another lamenting the continual rise. One user highlights a sense of... -
Nigeria CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso Touts Naira as Best-Performing Currency Globally
Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), highlighted the success of the apex bank's foreign exchange (FX) reforms, asserting that they have propelled the naira to become the best-performing currency worldwide. Speaking during a briefing at the World Bank/IMF Spring... -
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Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [15-04-2024]: Nigerians Await Economic Relief as Naira Nears 1,000/$
Nigeria's currency, the Naira, is poised on the brink of a significant milestone, edging closer to the 1,000 Naira to 1 US dollar mark on the black market, as it surged to N1,115 on Monday, with some traders quoting rates as high as N1,118 and N1,120. This surge follows a four-month high of... -
Nigeria Nigerian Naira Shows Resilience, Rises to N1,120 Against Dollar in Par
The Nigerian Naira exhibited a remarkable appreciation against the United States Dollar on Monday, with significant gains observed in both the parallel market and the official foreign exchange (FX) window. This currency shift has drawn attention from investors, economists, and policymakers... -
Nigeria CBN Implements Ban on Foreign Currency Collaterals for Naira Loans: Economic Policy Shift Sparks Industry Response
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has enacted a ban on the utilization of foreign currency as collateral for naira-denominated loans. This directive, articulated in a circular dated April 8, 2024, and disseminated to all banks, aims to address prevailing economic challenges and reshape the... -
Nigeria CBN Initiates Forex Sales to BDCs at N1,101/$1, Aims to Stabilize Currency Market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a significant step towards stabilizing the foreign exchange (FX) market by announcing the sale of dollars to bureau de change (BDC) operators at the rate of N1,101 for every $1. This move, revealed in a recent circular titled ‘Sales of FX to Meet... -
Nigeria Central Bank Measures Could Hinder Economic Growth, Says KPMG Nigeria
KPMG Nigeria has cautioned that the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recent monetary tightening measures could hinder banks from extending credit, potentially impacting economic growth. The firm highlighted the potential consequences of the elevated interest rates, including increased... -
Nigeria Dangote Refinery Set to Drive Diesel Prices Below N1,000, Economist Predicts
Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, predicts a significant drop in diesel prices below N1,000 per litre with the commencement of diesel production at the Dangote Refinery. During an interview on Channels Television’s News At 10, Rewane highlighted the... -
Nigeria Nigeria's Naira Jumps to N1,280/$ at Parallel Market: Traders React
The Nigerian Naira witnessed a remarkable appreciation, reaching N1,280 per dollar at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market. This surge, marking a 5.19 percent increase from the previous rate of N1,350/$ on March 27, has left currency traders in Lagos, commonly known as bureau de... -
Nigeria Bank Mergers Loom as CBN Raises Minimum Capital Thresholds: What Businesses and Banks Need to Know
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced sweeping financial reforms, significantly raising minimum capital requirements for banks across various categories. In a circular issued by the Financial Policy and Regulation Department Director, Haruna Mustafa, all commercial, merchant, and...
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