In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian naira witnessed a remarkable appreciation against the U.S. dollar in the parallel section of the foreign exchange market. On Friday, the local currency soared by N145, marking a substantial increase of 12.24 percent, reaching the impressive exchange...
The Nigerian naira has seen a significant uptick, reaching N1,120 against the US dollar, marking a 4.27% appreciation compared to its previous rate of N1,170. This positive shift comes in response to the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) ongoing efforts to clear its backlog of foreign exchange...
In a groundbreaking report, JP Morgan Chase & Co has unveiled an ambitious prediction for the Nigerian Naira's exchange rate. The financial giant expects the Naira to appreciate significantly against the US Dollar, reaching N850/$ by the end of the year. This projection has ignited intrigue...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the validity of old N200, N500, and N1000 naira notes, defying its earlier announcement that these banknotes would cease to be legal tender by December 31, 2023, in compliance with a Supreme Court verdict. This decision comes after former CBN...
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.
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The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant appreciation in the parallel market on Monday, as it strengthened to N1,150 per US dollar, marking a remarkable 6.5% increase from its previous rate of N1,230 last Friday. This improvement signals a positive shift in Nigeria's foreign exchange...
Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been released from custody and promptly taken into the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He had been held by the Department of State Services (DSS) since June following his suspension by...
In recent days, Nigeria's currency, the Naira, has been on a tumultuous ride due to a surge in demand for the safe-haven US dollar. The official exchange rate in the country witnessed a fresh low, and the situation worsened on the unofficial market, where the Naira's exchange rate reached N1,186...
In recent days, Nigeria's currency, the Naira, has been on a tumultuous ride due to a surge in demand for the safe-haven US dollar. The official exchange rate in the country witnessed a fresh low, and the situation worsened on the unofficial market, where the Naira's exchange rate reached N1,186...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has attributed the growing disparity between the official and black market exchange rates to the ban on 43 items implemented in 2015. In a press release titled "WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CBN’S LIFTING OF FOREX RESTRICTIONS ON 43 ITEMS," the CBN explained that...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted foreign exchange restrictions on 43 items that had been in place for eight years. In a statement released on October 12, the CBN's director of corporate communications, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, announced a significant shift in the foreign exchange market...
On Tuesday, during the screening of Olayemi Cardoso, the nominee for the position of CBN governor, and four deputy governor nominees, Senate President Godswill Akpabio accused former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele of attempting to sabotage the last general election through the introduction of 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 resumed its plenary session on Tuesday following a six-week recess. During the session, the Senate entered into a closed-door meeting to discuss various national issues. Among the top priorities on the agenda was the screening and confirmation of Olayemi Cardosos, who had...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced an online platform called the CBN Licensing, Approval and Other Requests Portal (CBN LARP) for microfinance bank (MFB) license applications. This new digital platform will replace the previous manual submission process for MFB license...
The special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, Jim Obazee, and his support team are set to begin questioning officials implicated in alleged wrongdoing at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and related entities. This development comes after the dismissal and subsequent arrest of...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) incurred approximately ₦74.84 billion in expenses during 2022 due to the naira redesign policy and other currency-related matters. These expenses encompassed the printing, processing, distribution, and disposal of currency notes, including factors like raw...
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