Naira depreciates to ₦1,388/$ amid fresh pressure
The Naira faced renewed pressure in the foreign exchange market today, March 24, 2026, as increased demand for the United States Dollar…
Finance
Banks race to meet CBN recapitalisation March 31 deadline
Banks are in a last-minute push to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation deadline. The apex bank is expected to make…
BudgIT report exposes states’ poor LG budget transparency
A new report by BudgIT has revealed that only 10 states in Nigeria have publicly accessible annual budgets for their Local Government…
Taraba pays ₦5bn to pensioners, adopts NSITF compensation scheme
Taraba State has paid out N5 billion to pensioners while committing to fully adopt the Employees’ Compensation Scheme of the Nigeria Social…
Cross River disburses ₦500m loans to entrepreneurs
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening businesses and improving household livelihoods with the disbursement…
Naira holds steady at ₦1,357/$ amid oil price surge
The Naira maintained a steady performance against the United States Dollar on Thursday, March 19, 2026, as the foreign exchange market continues…
Naira opens at ₦1,367.18/$, depreciates to ₦1,372.21/$ on Tuesday
The Naira has started the day with slight fluctuations against the United States Dollar. It maintains its recent trend of relative stability…
Naira holds steady as reserves hit 13-year peak
The naira maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook this week after recent steady appreciation and a notable shift in monetary policy. Nairametrics reported…
State govts demand forensic audit of FG’s crude-for-loan deals
State governments have called for a forensic audit of Nigeria’s crude oil-backed borrowing arrangements, warning that opaque crude-for-loan and swap deals may…
Professionals dismiss ₦210tn missing funds claim in NNPCL accounts
A coalition of professionals under the Ajiyya Solidarity Forum has dismissed allegations that about N210tn is missing from the accounts of the…
Naira holds firm against US dollar in early trading Thursday
The Naira showed subtle yet firm resilience against the United States Dollar in early trading on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Real-time data…
SEC cautions fintechs on rising risks in digital finance
The Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria has warned fintech operators that technology, while expanding access to investment opportunities, can also magnify risks…