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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has granted eligible bureau de change (BDC) operators temporary access to the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) to purchase $25,000 weekly from December 19 to January 30. In…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set a daily withdrawal limit on point-of-sale (PoS) terminals to N100,000 per customer. In a circular to all deposit money banks (DMBs), microfinance Banks, mobile money operators and…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that all versions of the naira, including the old and new designs of ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations, as well as the commemorative and previous designs of the ₦100 denomination,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its early exit package (EEP) is entirely voluntary and without any negative repercussions for eligible staff. The apex bank made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday. Reports had…

The house of representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the “planned” retirement of 1,000 staff. The apex bank is said to be preparing to retire 1,000 officials and provide them with a severance package…

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and the Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks to appear before it to propose solutions to the challenges…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent as part of efforts to combat surging inflation. This followed the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the…

The federal government spent $3.57 billion servicing the country’s foreign debt in the first nine months of 2024. According to data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) report on international payment statistics, the federal…

The rising inflation rate will force Nigerian households to spend the largest amounts of their earnings on food in the next six months, a recent survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown. This is as the most recent report…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the decline in the country’s inflation rate in July is a positive sign that its monetary measures are beginning to yield results. The CBN highlighted this development as evidence of…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reintroduced the publication of several key economic reports, reaffirming its commitment to fostering transparency and accountability in the Nigerian economy. A statement signed by its Ag.…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced the approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and the Providus Bank Limited. The apex bank, in a statement by its…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and other financial institutions to transfer funds in all dormant accounts to the apex bank. A circular by CBN Ag. Director of Financial Policy and Regulations, Mr. John Onoja,…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, says rising transaction volumes by non-banks threatens financial stability in West Africa. He stated this on Monday at the 10th meeting of the College of Supervisors…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will continue to implement more policies to tackle cybersecurity challenges, foster innovation to ensure stability and integrity of the financial system. The Deputy Governor, Financial…