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Nigeria’s Reserves Hit $46.7bn, Offering Over 10 Months’ Import Cover

temitope adebayo 19 November 2025 0

Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to $46.7 billion as of 14 November 2025, the highest level since 2018. The reserve build‑up gives the country more than 10 months’ worth of import cover, signalling a markedly improved external balance. CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, represented by Deputy

Anambra Election 2025

Anambra poll: INEC inspects materials; police confirm ‘zero voters’ in two units

Awwal Owolabi 7 November 2025 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the inspection of sensitive materials at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra state. Speaking with journalists after receiving the materials, Queen Agu, the state’s resident electoral commissioner (REC), reaffirmed INEC’s readiness for the election. Agu

News

Reps advance bill to create new commission for fintech regulation

Awwal Owolabi 29 October 2025 0

A bill seeking to establish the Fintech Regulatory Commission has passed its second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Fuad Laguda, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Lagos, scaled the second reading during Tuesday’s plenary. Leading the debate, Laguda said the commission is needed to oversee and regulate Nigeria’s rapidly

Politics

2027: Akpabio promises Gov. Eno of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District support

Tunde Opalana 27 October 2025 0

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has promised the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno of total support of the people of Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district to return him to office in 2027. Akpabio made the pledge in a brief remarks at the weekend during the reception in honour of late Deaconess […]

Business

Cardoso set for CBN inaugural lecture at LBS on Friday

Awwal Owolabi 2 October 2025 0

Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will on Friday take the stage at Lagos Business School (LBS) to deliver the first-ever edition of the CBN Governor’s Lecture Series. The lecture, titled “Next Generation Leadership in Monetary Policy & Nation Building,” is part of a fresh platform the apex bank says will […]

Money

CBN Injects $52m, Naira Holds Steady as Reserves Hit $42.1bn

Motolani Oseni 25 September 2025 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold $52 million to authorised dealers on Wednesday to stabilise the foreign exchange market, helping the naira firm slightly against the dollar amid steady inflows from oil and exports. Trading data showed the local currency appreciated by 0.08 per cent to close at N1,487.37 per dollar, after fluctuating between […]

Business

Zenith Bank’s Gross Earnings Hit N2.5 Trillion in H1 2025, Declares N1.25 Interim Dividend

Promise Eze 22 September 2025 0

Zenith Bank Plc has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N625.63 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, representing a strong performance in a transitioning macroeconomic environment. The Board approved an interim dividend of N1.25 per share, a 25% increase from the N1.00 paid in H1 2024, reinforcing the Bank’s reputation as a […]

Money

CBN Orders Early Succession Planning for Bank CEOs to Safeguard Stability

Motolani Oseni 17 September 2025 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) to secure regulatory approval for successor Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers (MD/CEOs) at least six months before the expiration of the incumbent’s tenure, in a move designed to strengthen corporate governance and safeguard financial system stability. In a circular

News

FG praises CBN governor over $600m monthly diaspora remittances

Awwal Owolabi 2 September 2025 0

The FG has heaped praises on CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, for his initiative which helped generated an increase in diaspora remittance to the tune of $600m monthly. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, made this remark in a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM’s spokesperson, on Monday. Abike Dabiri-Erewa attributed the high

Money

CBN Mops up N1.19trn from OMO Bills, Rejects Excess Bids

temitope adebayo 2 September 2025 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised N1.19 trillion from two open market operations (OMO) auctions last week as it sought to rein in excess liquidity and sustain foreign exchange inflows. The short-term instruments, which offered attractive yields, drew strong interest from offshore investors and local banks, with total subscriptions hitting N1.57 trillion — more […]

Money

Nigeria’s External Reserves Climb $1.91bn in August to $41.27bn

temitope adebayo 2 September 2025 0

Nigeria’s external reserves rose by $1.91 billion in August to close the month at $41.27 billion, their highest level since 2021, according to latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves, which opened the month at $39.36 billion, benefited from successive inflows, providing the country with a stronger buffer against global commodity […]

Economy

Naira gains to N1,531 at official window as CBN floats $50m auction

temitope adebayo 30 August 2025 0

The naira strengthened at the official window on Friday, closing at N1,531 per dollar after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $50 million into authorised dealer banks to stem pressure from rising dollar demand. The intervention came after the local currency slid close to N1,539 at the interbank market during the week, forcing the […]

Money

CBN Injects $50m to Tame FX Volatility As Reserves Hit $41.08bn

temitope adebayo 25 August 2025 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stepped up its intervention in the foreign exchange market last week, selling $50 million to authorised dealer banks to stabilise the naira amid rising dollar demand. The injection came as the local currency faced renewed volatility pressures, with the naira sliding to N1,535.03 per dollar at the official window […]

Business

Short-term rates mixed as banks’ borrowing from CBN jumps to N186.3bn

Guest Writer 13 August 2025 0

Short-term benchmark interest rates moved in different directions on Monday as deposit money banks sharply increased borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) standing lending facility to cover liquidity shortfalls. AIICO Capital Limited reported that system liquidity, though still positive, moderated after balances dropped by N436.38 billion, prompting banks to

Opinion

The strategic path to Nigeria’s economic stability

Guest Writer 24 July 2025 0

BY ISAH ALIYU CHIROMA Nigeria’s economy is gradually gaining stability, with the leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the helm of well-coordinated decisions that are yielding positive results for the economy. It is apparent that the leadership of CBN is providing strategic positioning of the economy at a trajectory level, where the […]

Business

CBN retains interest rate at 27.5%

Vincent Afolabi 22 July 2025 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has left the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 27.5 percent — the third consecutive hold since March 2025. Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the apex bank, announced the decision on Tuesday during a press briefing at the end of the 301st meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC) in Abuja. […]

Business

Financial fraud jumps 45%, digital platforms account for 70% of losses-CBN

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 July 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a 45 per cent increase in financial fraud cases in the country within a year, with 70 per cent of the resulting losses linked to digital platforms, particularly unregulated virtual asset schemes. CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this in a speech delivered on […]

Business

Shareholders reject CBN control of unclaimed dividends, demand reform

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 June 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN) has firmly rejected the new legislation mandating the transfer of unclaimed dividends from company registrars to accounts managed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Moses Igbrude, the group condemned the law as a gross violation of […]

Business

CBN to offer N162bn worth of Treasury Bills in upcoming auction

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 June 2025 0

BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to hold a primary market auction next Wednesday, offering N162.018 billion worth of Treasury bills for investors’ subscription across standard tenors. This move aims to absorb N27 billion worth of maturing Nigerian Treasury bills. Analysts expect the discount rate to ease due to strong […]

Money

CBN insists on June 2025 deadline for BDC recapitalisation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 June 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that there will be no extension to the recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, firmly dismissing media reports suggesting a shift to December 31, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, described the […]

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