The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that only 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) have been granted final approval to operate in the country after meeting its new and stricter …
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CBN removes all cash-deposit limits, retains strict withdrawal ceilings
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced major changes to the country’s cash-management rules, removing all limits on how much cash customers can deposit in banks while maintaining strict weekly …
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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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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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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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FCMB Group’s N160bn Public Offer Aims to Build Stronger Financial Base
The Group Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Group Plc, Mr. Ladi Balogun, has said that the company’s ongoing N160 billion public offer will help strengthen its capital base and support …
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Abbey Mortgage Bank Records N1.45bn Profit, Grows Earnings by 56% in Nine Months of 2025
Meta Description: Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has posted a profit after tax of N1.45 billion for the nine months ended September 2025, a 56% increase driven by higher interest income …
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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 …