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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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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S&P Upgrade Boosts Confidence in Nigeria’s FX Reforms and Economic Outlook
Nigeria’s recent upgrade by S&P Global Ratings to a “positive” outlook has strengthened confidence in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing currency reforms and economic policies. Analysts say the …
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Standard Chartered Meets CBN’s N200bn Capital Requirement Ahead of 2026 Deadline
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has announced that it has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new minimum capital requirement of ₦200 billion for national commercial banks, well …
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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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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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NGX Closes Slightly Positive as Investors Trade Cautiously Amid Q3 Earnings Season
Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a mildly positive note on Wednesday as investors slowed down on bargain hunting despite the continued release of third-quarter (Q3) corporate earnings …
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Investor Confidence Weakens as Nigeria’s Eurobond Yields Rise Ahead of $1.1bn Repayment
Nigeria’s Eurobond market experienced a dip in investor confidence this week as yields climbed by 10 basis points to 8.27 per cent, signalling renewed caution among investors ahead of the …
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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, Bankers’ Committee Reopen Renovated National Theatre
Nigeria on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, officially reopened the newly renovated National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture & Creative Arts, after a …