Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, pointed fingers at the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, attributing the country's current hardship to certain monetary policies and actions implemented during Emefiele's tenure.
Speaking at a function in Abuja on Sunday, Akpabio...
In a tumultuous week for Nigeria's economy, the national currency, the Naira, experienced unprecedented depreciation, closing at N1,537.96 at the official market on Friday. This marks a significant milestone, as the currency surpassed the N1,500 threshold, showcasing the severity of its recent...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a pivotal policy shift, instructing authorized dealer banks to discontinue the payout of Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) and Business Travel Allowance (BTA) in cash.
This directive, signed by Dr Hassan Mahmud, the Director of the Trade and...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an adjustment in the exchange rate for the clearance of goods, increasing it from N1444.56/$ to N1515.09 against the USD. This marks a noteworthy rise of N70.53 compared to the previous rate, reflecting the CBN's continued efforts to align official...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a significant shift in its operational base, planning to relocate certain units from Abuja to Lagos.
This decision mirrors recent moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria...
The Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) has uncovered a significant lapse in the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) record-keeping, specifically regarding money recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between 2016 and 2019.
The 2020 Audited report of...
The Federal Government has declared Odoh Ocheme, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff, alongside Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar, wanted for their alleged involvement in forging former President Muhammadu Buhari's signature to steal $6.2 million from the CBN.
A letter from the CBN special...
Arise TV presenter Rufai meticulously analyzes the contradictions that surfaced in Boss Mustapha's testimony during the ongoing $6.2 million fraud trial involving former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.
Rufai sheds light on the complex legal proceedings, providing a detailed breakdown of Deputy...
In a courtroom drama that has sent shockwaves through the nation, the ongoing fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, took a startling turn as former Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, testified as the fourth prosecution...
Former Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, dropped a bombshell on Tuesday during his appearance as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing fraud trial of the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Mustapha asserted that $6.2 million was...
In a dramatic turn of events, the official exchange rate between the naira and the dollar plummeted to an unprecedented low of N1,534 on the NAFEM market, marking the weakest point in the currency's history. The day's forex turnover, a mere $89 million, revealed a sharp 64.69% drop in comparison...
In a somber announcement on Monday, Access Holdings PLC revealed the appointment of Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. This decision comes in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of its former Group CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and...
In response to the Central Bank of Nigeria's recent directive limiting International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to inbound transfers only, IMTOs have ceased dollar transfers to Nigerians, now opting to pay in naira.
The CBN's move, aimed at liberalizing the foreign exchange market and...
In response to the EFCC's arrest of Emefiele's wife, Nigerians have taken to various platforms to voice their opinions, revealing a spectrum of reactions.
Some citizens are skeptical about the outcome, expressing concerns that the situation will be 'swept under the carpet'. Users like...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a declaration naming Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, along with Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile, as wanted for alleged involvement in money laundering.
The...
The Nigerian naira witnessed a 3.45 percent depreciation on Wednesday, plummeting to N1,500 against the dollar in the parallel market. This marks a decline from the N1,450 recorded just two days prior, leaving currency traders, also known as Bureau De Change operators, with a narrow profit...
On February 3, 2024, Saturday PUNCH reported on the federal government's consideration of converting $30 billion domiciliary deposits to Naira as part of efforts to stabilize the currency.
The story cited a senior government official in the presidency who spoke anonymously on the matter...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Customs exchange rate for import duty once again, escalating from N1,356.883 per dollar to a staggering N1,413.62 within 24 hours.
This swift move comes on the heels of a 43% increase in the Customs import duty rate announced the day before...
CBN denies conversion of $30B domiciliary deposits, but skepticism reigns among Nigerians due to government's credibility issues. Doubts persist despite official statements, reflecting widespread distrust in governmental communications
In response to the recent historic plunge of the national currency, the Nigerian government is reportedly considering a bold policy shift. Strong indications suggest that the Federal Government is contemplating the conversion of foreign currencies in domiciliary accounts, both individual and...
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