Nigeria’s biggest banks have continued to enjoy massive earnings in 2025 as nine major financial institutions raked in a total of N14.72 trillion in interest income during the first nine …
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CBN Reforms Cushion Naira as Oil Price Falls Below Nigeria’s $75 Budget Benchmark
With global oil prices falling to around $64 per barrel, far below Nigeria’s $75 budget benchmark, the country faces renewed fiscal pressure and foreign exchange challenges. However, sweeping reforms by …
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Naira hits 2025 peak at N1,421/$ as forex supply rises
The naira recorded its highest appreciation this year at the close of October, strengthening to ₦1,421.73 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, according to data released by the …
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IMF Commends Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Projects 3.9% Growth in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. The global …
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Ghana Targets Early Exit from IMF $3bn Credit Programme by 2026
Ghana is on track to exit the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme ahead of schedule, following strong economic recovery and improved fiscal performance, according …
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CBN to Offer N650bn Treasury Bills at October 22 Auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to conduct another round of Treasury Bills (T-Bills) auction on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with a total of N650 billion worth …
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CBN and Bank of Angola Sign MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Financial Cooperation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen capacity in central banking operations between …
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US Dollar Weakens as Markets Expect Fed Rate Cut Amid Renewed US-China Trade Tensions
The United States dollar weakened on Wednesday, losing ground against major global currencies as financial markets priced in a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The decline comes …
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CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso Says Nigeria Has Built Strong Economic Buffers Against Global Shocks
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said that Nigeria has built strong economic buffers and resilience to withstand global and domestic financial shocks through …
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CBN Cuts Benchmark Rate to 27% in First Policy Shift Since 2020 Pandemic
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, reduced the benchmark interest rate, signalling a cautious …