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  1. Today's Naira Rate [23-04-2024]: Naira Appreciates to N1,250/$ Following CBN's Strategic Dollar Injection

    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...
  2. Today's Naira Rate [21-04-2024]: Fluctuating Naira Sparks Worries Among Nigerians as Exchange Rate Hits ₦1,200/$

    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...
  3. CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso Touts Naira as Best-Performing Currency Globally

    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...
  4. Today's Naira Rate [15-04-2024]: Nigerians Await Economic Relief as Naira Nears 1,000/$

    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...
  5. Nigerian Naira Shows Resilience, Rises to N1,120 Against Dollar in Par

    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...
  6. CBN Implements Ban on Foreign Currency Collaterals for Naira Loans: Economic Policy Shift Sparks Industry Response

    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...
  7. CBN Initiates Forex Sales to BDCs at N1,101/$1, Aims to Stabilize Currency Market

    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...
  8. Central Bank Measures Could Hinder Economic Growth, Says KPMG Nigeria

    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...
  9. Dangote Refinery Set to Drive Diesel Prices Below N1,000, Economist Predicts

    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...
  10. Nigeria's Naira Jumps to N1,280/$ at Parallel Market: Traders React

    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...
  11. Bank Mergers Loom as CBN Raises Minimum Capital Thresholds: What Businesses and Banks Need to Know

    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...
  12. Major Banking Overhaul: CBN Sets ₦500 Billion Minimum Capital Base for Banks

    Nigeria Major Banking Overhaul: CBN Sets ₦500 Billion Minimum Capital Base for Banks

    Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced sweeping changes to minimum capital requirements for banks. The circular, signed by Haruna Mustafa, Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, mandates commercial banks with international authorization to maintain a staggering...
  13. CBN Sets New Standards: Nigerian Banks Tasked to Increase Capital Base for Stability

    Nigeria CBN Sets New Standards: Nigerian Banks Tasked to Increase Capital Base for Stability

    In a move aimed at strengthening the resilience of Nigeria's banking sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced significant increases in the capital base requirements for various categories of banks across the country. According to a statement released by the CBN's Acting Director...
  14. CBN Exposes Financial Strain: 31 States Default on N339.9bn Loans

    Nigeria CBN Exposes Financial Strain: 31 States Default on N339.9bn Loans

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that as of September 2023, thirty-one state governments collectively owe a staggering sum of N339.9 billion. This debt stems from funds acquired to cover workers' salaries between 2015 and 2023, facilitated through the Salary Bailout Facility...
  15. Tensions Rise as Foreign Airlines Challenge CBN's Assertion on Cleared Forex Obligations

    Nigeria Tensions Rise as Foreign Airlines Challenge CBN's Assertion on Cleared Forex Obligations

    Amidst assertions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of successfully settling all outstanding foreign exchange (FX) obligations, foreign airlines have challenged the claim, asserting that the situation remains unchanged. Kingsley Nwokeoma, President of the Association of Foreign Airlines and...
  16. Tension Mounts at CBN: Directors Linked to Emefiele's Era Set for Early Retirement

    Nigeria Tension Mounts at CBN: Directors Linked to Emefiele's Era Set for Early Retirement

    Amidst speculation and internal turmoil at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), reports indicate that at least eight directors are facing early retirement. These directors, previously redeployed to FSS 2020, are now being asked to exit the CBN, sparking concerns and confusion among staff. While...
  17. Buhari's Signature: Forensic Analyst Testifies, Claims Documents Used to Pay Election Observers $6.2M Were Forged

    Nigeria Buhari's Signature: Forensic Analyst Testifies, Claims Documents Used to Pay Election Observers $6.2M Were Forged

    The trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, continued at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on March 7, revealing a gripping revelation as forensic analyst Bamaiyi Meriga, called by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...
  18. NIN-BVN Linkage Nightmare: March 1 Deadline Sparks Panic Among 85.51 Million Bank Customers

    Nigeria NIN-BVN Linkage Nightmare: March 1 Deadline Sparks Panic Among 85.51 Million Bank Customers

    With the deadline for linking National Identity Numbers (NIN) and Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) fast approaching on March 1, 2024, concerns mount for millions of Nigerians. Approximately 85.51 million bank customers could face restricted access to their accounts due to challenges in...
  19. Nigeria Expands Cryptocurrency Investigation: Executives from Multiple Platforms Summoned Following Binance Interrogation

    Nigeria Nigeria Expands Cryptocurrency Investigation: Executives from Multiple Platforms Summoned Following Binance Interrogation

    The Office of the National Security Adviser is set to extend its investigation into cryptocurrency operations by summoning executives from various platforms in Nigeria. This development follows the recent detention of two senior Binance executives, revealed by the Financial Times. Sources...
  20. Binance Ban: Government Spokesman Onanuga Warns Nigerians Platform Could Destroy THE ECONOMY

    Nigeria Binance Ban: Government Spokesman Onanuga Warns Nigerians Platform Could Destroy THE ECONOMY

    Amidst growing concerns over the impact of cryptocurrency trading on Nigeria's economy, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has issued a stern warning against the popular exchange platform Binance, alleging its potential to dismantle the country's financial stability. Speaking on a televised...
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