The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again held the Monetary Policy Rate at 27 per cent, marking the fourth time this year that the rate has remained unchanged. The …
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Former CIBN President Ken Opara Calls for Special Court to Handle Credit Cases
The immediate past President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Dr Ken Opara, has called for the creation of a specialised court that will handle disputes related to …
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Naira Strengthens as CBN Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
The naira recorded a stronger performance in the past week as it closed at N1,446.74 per dollar at the official market, showing a 0.69 per cent rise compared to the …
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Naira Weakens Across FX Markets Despite Rising External Reserves
The naira recorded another week of negative trading performance as the currency weakened at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, the …
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Audit Alleges CBN Re-Circulated N29.77bn Dirty Notes Under Emefiele, Violating Clean Note Policy
The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria, under former Governor Godwin Emefiele, of re-circulating dirty and unfit banknotes valued at N29.77bn in …
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AMMBAN Marks 10 Years, Celebrates Growth of Agent Banking in Nigeria
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria has marked its 10th anniversary alongside its ninth Annual National Conference in Gombe, with many stakeholders commending the critical role …
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Naira and Stocks Fall as Trump’s Military Threat Shakes Nigerian Markets
Nigeria’s financial markets opened November 2025 on a negative note as both the naira and equities fell sharply following remarks by United States President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military …
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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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MAN Applauds Nigeria’s Removal from FATF Grey List, Says Move to Boost Manufacturing Sector
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major boost for the country’s …