In response to a surge in complaints about the scarcity of naira notes across various channels, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified the underlying reasons behind the issue.
According to a statement from the CBN's Corporate Communications Department, the apparent currency scarcity...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issues a stern warning to banks concerning the proliferation of counterfeit naira banknotes, particularly in major cities.
The acting director of corporate communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, emphasized the prevalence of these fake notes in transactions within...
In the lead-up to Christmas, certain areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), particularly in the AYA region of Abuja, are facing a shortage of Naira. Seven commercial banks in the area have reported difficulties in dispensing cash, with ATMs proving unresponsive for about a week.
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The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has escalated its confrontation with top government officials, issuing a warrant of arrest for Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation. The committee...
The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant 11.40% depreciation, landing at N927.19 per dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the official exchange rate window.
This marks a notable drop from the previous day's rate of N832.32. FMDQ Securities Exchange data...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular outlining its plans to freeze accounts lacking a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) starting April 2024. The announcement, detailed in a Friday circular, revealed that a BVN or NIN verification process...
Aliyu Abdulhameed, the former Managing Director of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), has been apprehended almost a year after his dismissal. Daily Trust's exclusive report reveals that Abdulhameed's arrest comes in the aftermath of a high-stakes...
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...
In defiance of recent Central Bank assurances, reports of a renewed Naira scarcity have emerged across several states, including Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Gombe, Edo, Sokoto, and Ekiti.
The PUNCH's survey exposed the challenges faced by bank customers and Point of Sale operators, who bemoan...
The federal Government has officially arraigned the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on a six-count charge amounting to N1.6 billion in an alleged procurement scandal. Initially facing 20 counts totaling N6.5 billion, Emefiele is now the sole defendant in...
The federal government has revised the criminal charges against Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), marking a significant turn in the ongoing procurement fraud case. Initially facing a 20-count charge, Emefiele's arraignment has been delayed multiple times...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that the old naira notes, initially slated for discontinuation, will now remain legal tender indefinitely. The CBN's decision to extend the legal tender status comes in the wake of concerns over cash scarcity and challenges faced by residents in...
Nigerian Naira showcased a notable recovery, closing at N780.14 per dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Friday. This rate reflects a remarkable 21.73% rebound from the previous week's figure of N996.
According to data from FMDQ Securities Exchange, a platform...
In the aftermath of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recent revocation of licences from 110 microfinance banks (MFBs) and three primary mortgage banks (PMBs), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has swiftly disbursed N1.39 billion to 36,163 depositors.
NDIC CEO Bello Hassan...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive compelling its staff to declare close relatives employed by the bank and disclose connections with Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
The directive, outlined in a memo signed by Deputy Director Christian Eze, defines close relatives as...
Nigerian Naira experienced a sharp depreciation of 13.95 percent, closing at N996 per dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the official exchange rate window.
FMDQ Securities Exchange data revealed the Naira's tumultuous journey, reaching an intra-day high of N1,100...
Detained former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been released on bail after spending 151 days in custody.
The Abuja High Court ordered his release, despite objections from the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
In response to reports of cash shortages in some major cities across Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a resolute stance to ensure that old and redesigned naira notes continue to be recognized as legal tender nationwide. The CBN reaffirms that every banknote it has issued...
In a dynamic turn of events, the value of the Nigerian Naira witnessed significant fluctuations over the weekend. On the black market, the Naira surged, trading at N901 per dollar, a marked improvement from N1,050 the previous week. The cause of this surge was the optimistic outlook stemming...
In a remarkable turn of events, the Nigerian naira continued its impressive rebound against the US dollar on Friday, surging to an exchange rate of ₦950/$ in the parallel market. This marks a substantial gain of ₦170 or a 15.18% appreciation of the local currency compared to the ₦1,120/$ it...
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