Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso asserted that his role is the second most challenging on the planet.
Addressing the 2024 First Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Cardoso highlighted the positive outcomes of the Federal Government's reform...
Nigerians are experiencing a financial paradigm shift as banks roll out the full implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) revised guidelines on international money transfers.
The new guidelines, issued on January 31, 2024, bring an end to the era of receiving dollars from family...
Nigeria's economic landscape faces a significant challenge as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Oluyemi Cardoso revealed that Nigerians spent over $40 billion on foreign education and healthcare services between 2010 and 2020. The revelation came during a session with the House of...
The Central Bank of Nigeria's Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, addresses the House of Representatives, linking the depreciation of the naira against the dollar to the increasing number of Nigerians pursuing education and medical treatments overseas.
The governor outlines plans to tackle the high...
In a candid and interactive session before the House of Representatives, Wale Edun, Nigeria's Finance Minister and Coordinator for the Economy, delivered a robust statement asserting that the country's economy is now in a significantly improved state compared to its condition when President Bola...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will convene for its first meeting under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso on February 26 and 27, 2024.
The revelation follows a strategic two-day session to prepare members for the upcoming...
A groundbreaking move is set to reshape Nigeria's financial landscape as the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) announces the launch of the compliant Nigeria Naira (cNGN) stablecoin on February 27, 2024. Fueled by the recently released Regulatory Sandbox by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the...
Amid assurances from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that Nigeria is open for business, a persistent forex crisis continues to cast a shadow on the country's financial stability and international reputation. Despite claims that barriers to investment have been dismantled, the ongoing struggle with...
The Supreme Court ordered the continued coexistence of both old and new Naira notes—specifically the N200, N500, and N1000 denominations—until further notice. The apex court's seven-man panel, led by Justice Inyang Okoro, issued the ruling in response to a Federal Government application seeking...
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on charges of alleged N1.6bn procurement fraud. The court scheduled the continuation of the trial for January 18 and 19, 2024.
Emefiele faces a six-count...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its intention to conduct a comprehensive review of its licensing framework for payment services. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, highlighted concerns about recent developments in the payment services sector, emphasizing the need for a regulatory and...
Nigeria's Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed a staggering $1.4 billion revenue drop between 2015 and 2019 due to forex restrictions on 43 key items.
The revelation, made during a keynote address at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, highlighted a 51.0% increase in...
In a significant address at the 58th Annual Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CBN Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso revealed plans to direct Deposit Money Banks to bolster their capital base.
The move is a response to President Bola Tinubu's ambitious projection of a $1tn...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again deferred the meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), despite the country grappling with a significant surge in inflation. A Bloomberg report on Monday quoted Dr. Isa Abdulmumin, the CBN's Director of Corporate Communications, confirming...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a statement to dispel rumors of plans to redenominate the country's legal tender. The CBN's Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, clarified the bank's position amid growing speculation about a potential redenomination policy.
The...
The House of Representatives is set to invite Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso to clarify the recent policy changes that lifted the forex restriction on 43 items. This decision comes in response to a motion of urgent public importance raised by member Sada Soli, who...
The federal government of Nigeria is on the brink of securing a substantial budget support facility amounting to $1.5 billion from the World Bank, announced Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. This significant development was disclosed during the...
Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the newly confirmed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has unveiled ambitious plans to boost the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to $1 trillion within eight years. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate, Cardoso outlined strategies, including...
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), along with four Deputy Governors: Emem Usoro, Muhammad Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor, and Bala Bello. Dr. Cardoso's confirmation comes after rigorous screening by the Upper Chambers of the...
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The announcement was made by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso is an accomplished Nigerian banker, chartered...
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