Dr Sidi Ould Tah, a renowned economist and national of Mauritania, has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He will take over from Nigeria’s …
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CBN Reforms Push Diaspora Remittances to $4.76bn in 2024, Up by 44.49%
Foreign exchange inflows into Nigeria through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) rose sharply to $4.76 billion in 2024, representing a 44.49 per cent increase from $3.30 billion recorded in 2023. …
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CBN Records N1.21tn Subscription at Latest T-Bills Auction Amid Strong Investor Demand
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recorded a significant rise in investor interest at its most recent treasury bills auction, with total bids hitting N1.21 trillion, despite slightly reducing …
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Naira Gains Ground Against Dollar as CBN Holds Interest Rate Steady
The Nigerian naira has shown consistent strength against the US dollar throughout the week, culminating in a notable appreciation on Friday, May 23, 2025.Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria …
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Mida Technologies Redefines Debt Recovery with Tech-Driven Empathy, Achieves 40% Repayment Rate
Mida Technologies, a Nigerian loan recovery firm, is making waves in the country’s financial sector by adopting a unique model that combines technology with empathy—a strategy that is yielding a …
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Nigerian Loan Recovery Firm, Mida Technologies, Achieves 40% Success with Tech and Empathy
A Nigerian loan recovery company, Mida Technologies, says it is recovering up to 40 per cent of bad loans by using a human-focused approach supported by technology, breaking away from …
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CBN Moves to Modernise Anti-Money Laundering Rules with AI, Gives Banks 12 Months to Comply
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a draft document to modernise how banks and other financial institutions fight money laundering. In a circular dated May 20, 2025, the …
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Nestle, 30 Others Lift NGX as Market Gains N21bn Amid CBN Rate Hold
Trading at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a positive note on Tuesday, as gains in 31 stocks, led by Nestle Nigeria Plc, added ₦21 billion to the market …
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CBN Warns Nigerians Against Fake Contracts, Loans, and Grants
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again warned the public to beware of fraudsters who are using its name to promote fake contracts, loans, and financial grants. In a …
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Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries
Nigeria’s bond market is currently facing serious challenges as investor interest has dropped due to fear of rising interest rates and uncertainty in the economy. The Central Bank of Nigeria, …