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  1. Nigeria's $40 Billion Drain: CBN Governor Links Naira Woes to Surge in Foreign Education and Healthcare Expenses

    Nigeria Nigeria's $40 Billion Drain: CBN Governor Links Naira Woes to Surge in Foreign Education and Healthcare Expenses

    Nigeria's economic landscape faces a significant challenge as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Oluyemi Cardoso revealed that Nigerians spent over $40 billion on foreign education and healthcare services between 2010 and 2020. The revelation came during a session with the House of...
  2. Nigerians Doubt Wale Edun's Claim of an Improving Economy At Lawmakers Meeting

    Nigeria Nigerians Doubt Wale Edun's Claim of an Improving Economy At Lawmakers Meeting

    In a candid and interactive session before the House of Representatives, Wale Edun, Nigeria's Finance Minister and Coordinator for the Economy, delivered a robust statement asserting that the country's economy is now in a significantly improved state compared to its condition when President Bola...
  3. Nigerians React With Disbelief to CBN Denial of $30 Billion Domiciliary Account Conversion Policy

    Nigeria Nigerians React With Disbelief to CBN Denial of $30 Billion Domiciliary Account Conversion Policy

    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
  4. Domiciliary Account Holders in Shock As Nigeria Mulls $30 Billion Domiciliary Deposit Conversion to Naira for Economic Stability

    Nigeria Domiciliary Account Holders in Shock As Nigeria Mulls $30 Billion Domiciliary Deposit Conversion to Naira for Economic Stability

    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...
  5. Manufacturers Sound Alarm on Impending Price Escalations Amid Naira Depreciation

    Nigeria Manufacturers Sound Alarm on Impending Price Escalations Amid Naira Depreciation

    Manufacturers in Nigeria are bracing for a potential surge in commodity prices as the nation's currency, the naira, continues its downward spiral against the United States dollar. Since the removal of the rate cap by the Central Bank of Nigeria in June 2023, the naira has witnessed a significant...
  6. Central Bank's $500 Million Boost Fails to Halt Naira's Dive, Reaches Record Low of N1,348.63/$1

    Nigeria Central Bank's $500 Million Boost Fails to Halt Naira's Dive, Reaches Record Low of N1,348.63/$1

    Naira plummeted to a record low of N1,348.63 against the US Dollar on Monday, signaling a 33.87% decline from the previous Friday's closing rate of N891.90. This unprecedented depreciation, witnessed at the official NAFEM market, reflects the severity of the current economic challenges facing...
  7. Nigeria's Currency Crisis: US Dollar Hits N1,355, Raising Concerns for Businesses and Citizens

    Nigeria Nigeria's Currency Crisis: US Dollar Hits N1,355, Raising Concerns for Businesses and Citizens

    Amidst economic uncertainties, the Nigerian currency faces a significant setback with the US dollar soaring to N1,355 at the black market. Despite recent efforts to stabilize the exchange rate, including a $2.25 billion support from AfreximBank, the naira's value continues to decline. In...
  8. Naira Drops to N1,230/$ in Parallel Market, Inches Up to N872.59/$ Officially

    Nigeria Naira Drops to N1,230/$ in Parallel Market, Inches Up to N872.59/$ Officially

    The Nigerian Naira faced contrasting fates in currency markets. The parallel market recorded a depreciation, with the naira sliding to N1,230 per dollar, a slight dip from N1,225 per dollar the previous week. On the other hand, in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the naira...
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