The Naira strengthened against the US dollar, rising to N1570.14/$, while weakening against the British pound, which hit a two-year high. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts contributed to the Naira’s stability, but businesses still anticipate further depreciation before potential recovery...
The Naira dropped N27.58 against the dollar in just two days, reaching N1,592.06 at the official market. In the black market, it fell to N1,615. The Central Bank of Nigeria's recent interventions are under scrutiny as the currency continues to weaken amid inconsistent foreign exchange policies...
The naira continues to fall against the dollar, with official rates dropping to N1,611.40 and black market rates to N1,600. Despite the Central Bank's $148 million intervention, the naira's value has declined, sparking concerns and calls for economic reforms to stabilize Nigeria's currency.
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The Naira has dropped sharply as banks’ borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for foreign exchange (FX) rises to 32%. This increase in borrowing rates has intensified pressure on the Naira, contributing to significant declines in both official and parallel market rates.
The recent...
Nigerians spent $38.17 million on foreign education in Q1 2024, an 83% drop from 2023, per CBN data. Factors include economic challenges and new forex regulations. Despite this, Q1 2024 saw a 54% increase from Q4 2023. Stringent measures on forex purchases for education and medical expenses are...
The Coalition of Northern Groups criticizes the Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee, calling it the worst since 1999, and blames President Tinubu's economic team for worsening Nigeria's economic hardship with ineffective policies.
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has...
The naira fell to N1,620 against the dollar in the parallel market on July 18, marking its fifth straight day of depreciation. Official rates showed a slight recovery to N1,566.82. The Central Bank of Nigeria's interventions and calls for stabilization highlight ongoing concerns about currency...
Despite Central Bank efforts, Nigerian naira hits July low at N1,563.80/$1 amid declining FX turnover. Recent CBN sales of $122.67 million failed to stabilize rates, highlighting ongoing economic challenges.
In a concerning development, the Nigerian naira experienced a significant depreciation...
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso addresses the severe economic impact of Nigeria's N27 trillion ways and means loan. Highlighting inflation and foreign exchange issues, Cardoso explains the necessity of recent interest rate hikes and stresses the importance of market transparency and stability...
The naira weakened to N1,507.83 per dollar in the official market. Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso expressed optimism about managing currency volatility, citing recent stability and significant foreign exchange inflows.
The Nigerian naira weakened to N1,507.83 per dollar at the official...
Nigeria's FX reserves have surged to $33.58 billion, the highest since March 2024, reflecting significant financial stability. Boosted by World Bank loans and Afrexim Bank disbursements, the reserves' growth marks a recovery amid exchange rate stability and improved forex market liquidity...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed there are no plans to revoke the licenses of Fidelity, Wema, Polaris, and Unity Banks. The CBN reassures the public of the banking system's resilience and safety of deposits, despite recent rumors and the revocation of Heritage Bank's license.
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First Bank of Nigeria successfully recovered a N456 billion loan from Heritage Bank just before the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked Heritage Bank's license. This recovery averted significant financial impairment for First Bank and highlights strategic risk management within the Nigerian banking...
The Nigerian Naira struggles, nearing N2,000 per British Pound and 1,500 per US Dollar, amid speculation and economic challenges. Despite $575 million in CBN dollar sales, the Naira remains weak. Global market movements and local economic policies continue to pressure Nigeria's currency...
Heritage Bank's collapse leaves First Bank facing a potential N400 billion loan loss. With 90% of Heritage Bank's loans classified as lost or doubtful, the CBN revoked its license. Depositors face uncertainty as First Bank scrambles to recover the loan, sending shockwaves through the Nigerian...
Heritage Bank's license was revoked by CBN following NDIC visit, citing financial regulation breaches. Exclusive report reveals bank's struggles and impending takeover. Concerns over Nigeria's banking sector stability grow.
In a decisive move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the...
Nigerian tax reform committee proposes a fixed N800 per dollar rate for customs import duties, sparking concerns over potential economic disruptions and higher costs for businesses and consumers.
The presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms has sent shockwaves through Nigeria's...
The Nigerian Naira faced a sharp decline, falling to N1,329.65 against the US Dollar despite recent gains and CBN interventions. The abrupt reversal raises concerns about currency stability and prompts questions about the effectiveness of central bank measures. Market observers remain vigilant...
The U.S. dollar experienced a significant decline, reaching N1,173.88 on Tuesday after the Central Bank of Nigeria sold over $300 million to commercial banks. This intervention led to a one-month high for the naira, reflecting dynamic market movements and economic factors influencing Nigeria's...
The Nigerian Naira strengthens against the US dollar, surging by 9.68% to ₦1,339.33/$ in the official forex market. However, facing a slight dip in the parallel market, the Naira trades at ₦1,520 to the dollar. Central Bank attributes volatility to seasonal fluctuations, while forex turnover...
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