… As external reserves surge to $40.19bn By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a balance of payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, a significant reversal from a deficit of…
Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to sustain its reforms against inflation and Foreign Exchange (FX) volatility, especially after the recent U.S. tariff imposition on Nigerian exports. President of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria injected $197.71 million into the foreign exchange market on April 4, 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure adequate liquidity and stabilize the market. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has firmly rejected claims that it is set to introduce new N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes, dismissing the reports as completely unfounded. In a statement shared on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday,…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has restated the apex bank’s dedication to cleansing the foreign exchange (FX) market by removing unscrupulous participants and ensuring a stable exchange rate as a foundation for economic recovery.…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has turned down Governor Ademola Adeleke’s nomination of former Finance Commissioner, Wale Bolorunduro, as a Director of the Osun State-owned Living Trust Mortgage Bank. Adeleke had appointed Bolorunduro—who previously served in the administration of…
LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc has obtained the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to appoint eight distinguished professionals to its board, marking a strategic effort to enhance leadership and drive the company’s expansion objectives. In a formal notification…
A recent Household Expectations Survey conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria in February 2025 has revealed that 65.5% of Nigerians support a reduction in lending rates, believing it would benefit the economy. The survey, which assesses public perception on…
…As FG spends ¦ 8.47trn on external debt servicing By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria has allocated approximately ¦ 8.47 trillion ($5.47 billion) towards external debt servicing between January 2024 and February 2025, underscoring the mounting pressure on government revenue and the…
Nigeria expended a total of $5.47bn on external debt servicing between January 2024 and February 2025, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria have shown. The figures, published on the apex bank’s website, indicate the growing burden of debt obligations…
