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 …
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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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Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit Six-Year High, Cross $42bn Mark
Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to their highest level in six years, crossing the $42bn threshold for the first time since September 2019. Fresh data from the Central Bank of …
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IMPI Forecasts Nigeria’s Inflation to Drop to 17% by December 2025
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has predicted that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline to 17 per cent by December 2025, citing continued signs of disinflation in the economy. …
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CreditPro Finance Secures CBN Licence to Expand SME Lending Nationwide
CreditPro Finance Company Limited has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a licensed finance company, a development expected to boost lending to small and …