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Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed in a recent interview with Channels TV that approximately only 5% of Nigerians have more than N500,000 in their bank accounts. Edun emphasized that the ongoing federal government reforms aim to address economic...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is contemplating significant regulatory changes for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, including a potential ban on street trading and restricting cash payments for foreign exchange (FX) sales to a maximum of $500. The proposed guidelines also require sellers...
Amidst a deepening forex crisis pushing the naira to a historic low of N2,000 against the dollar, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented robust measures against Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. In response to the economic downturn, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu...
President Bola Tinubu has removed Ahmed Kuru from his position as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Gbenga Alade has been appointed as Kuru's successor, with the president also approving the selection of a new management...
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency trading platform, has confirmed the official blockade of its website for Nigerian users. Users in Nigeria have expressed frustration over the inability to access the platform, prompting Binance to issue a statement acknowledging the issue but...
The Nigerian Naira has reached an unprecedented low, hitting N1960 per Euro in the black market, marking a significant decline of 5.36% from the previous day. This historic depreciation comes amidst persistent demand pressures and soaring inflation, which rose to 29.90%, as reported by the...
Nigerian government has taken measures to block online platforms, including Binance, OctaFX, Coinbase, and others. The decision aims to curb what the government perceives as continuous manipulation of the forex market and illicit movement of funds. Reports suggest that the Nigerian...
The Nigerian naira is facing a severe crisis, dropping to N1,900 against the US Dollar in some cities, despite the government's crackdown on forex speculators. The Federal Government raided Bureau De Change (BDC) hubs in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano, leading to arrests of operators. National Security...
Image Credit: ZhuHaibin Cardinal Stone Capital has completed a successful exit by selling its stake in i-Fitness, the country's leading fitness and gym chain, to Verod Capital Management. The deal, valued at $12 million, marks a complete exit for Cardinal Stone, which initially invested in...
Ayo Oyalowo, on Channels TV, asserted that the government should oust "criminals" managing certain banks to address the Naira's decline. He emphasized restructuring banks before targeting Bureau de Change operators (BDCs), implying that banks, allegedly hoarding dollars, contribute to the...
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