Nigeria may exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by the second quarter of 2025 considering enhanced effort and progress in its fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. This is according to governor Central Bank of Nigeria…
…Says inflation, FX pressures to abate early 2025 By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again raised its interest rate, increasing it by 25 basis points from 27.25 percent to 27.50 percent, in a bid to…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 27.50% from 27.25%. This decision was disclosed by CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators from December 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025. Aminu Gwadabe, president of the Association of Bureaux De Change…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied claims that it is preventing Nigerians from transferring money into their accounts. The CBN also warned customers to exercise caution when sending fictitious SWIFT messages while remitting foreign exchange. The apex bank made…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has uncovered a fresh fake SWIFT message scheme and warned Nigerians and the general public against falling victim to fraudsters. The spokesperson of the apex bank, Hakama Sidi Ali, issued the warning in a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced stringent penalties for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) found diverting cash to hawkers, as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure responsible currency distribution. In a circular dated November 13, 2024, the apex…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to Deposit Money Banks over cash hoarding and diversion, stating that such actions will attract stiff penalties. In a circular dated November 13, 2024, signed by the Acting Director of…
Debt servicing has emerged as a significant component of Nigeria’s foreign payment obligations in 2024, accounting for a staggering 63.56 percent of the total $5.63 billion in foreign payments in nine months. This is according to an analysis of the…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, said the current management team is stabilising the economy, curbing inflation, and restoring investors’ confidence as critical milestones in the Bank’s ongoing economic reform agenda on Thursday, including a…
