The execution of Nigeria’s N54.99 trillion budget suffered a major setback as the crude price dropped to $66 per barrel from $70 per barrel, indicating a 5.7 percent decrease, yesterday. This was even as Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate and foreign exchange, stood at 1.8 million barrels per day and more than N1,500 per dollar,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that eight Nigerian banks have met the minimum regulatory requirements under the current forbearance regime. This was disclosed by CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) briefing held on Monday, July 22, 2025. “Eight banks have surpassed the minimum required,” Cardoso said in response…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the retention of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%, following the conclusion of its 301st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. CBN Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, who briefed journalists after the meeting, said the committee’s decision to hold the rate steady…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a 990 trillion pounds suit filed by a claimant, Tunde Omosebi, against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for being incomprehensible. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, also held that the suit filed by Mr Omosebi to seek redress over alleged breach of his fundamental rights…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned a circular claiming that the financial regulator has introduced N5,000 and N10,000 notes. The circular, purportedly from the CBN, has been widely shared on WhatsApp. According to the fake circular, the new notes are to be circulated from May 1. In a post on X on Tuesday,…
Nigeria’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) as of the end of 2024 stood at $23.11 billion, the highest level in over three years, reflecting a substantial improvement in the country’s external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations, and renewed investor confidence. A statement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the increase marked an increase from $3.99…
Following a motion of urgent public importance, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the suspension of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and the stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in Nigeria. The motion moved by a member, Marcus Onobun, drew the attention of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors across key departments in a significant leadership shakeups. These appointments affect crucial areas such as Monetary Policy department, Trade and Exchange Department, Banking Supervision, Payment Systems and Consumer Protection among others. This new appointments are coming at a time when regulators are tightening oversight…
Nigeria’s banking regulator has issued a sweeping directive mandating commercial banks to comply with stricter insider lending limits or risk regulatory sanctions. In a letter to banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) set a 180-day deadline for financial institutions to regularize all insider-related credit facilities that exceed the statutory limits prescribed under the Banking…
Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has refuted claims made by the Central Bank of Nigeria regarding the alleged outflow of $26 billion from the country through the crypto exchange platform. Gambaryan, who was arrested in February 2024 on charges of money laundering and tax evasion, spent eight months at the Kuje Correctional…