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Diaspora Nigerians to pay ₦80,000 for remote BVN
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Uphold governance or face sanctions, Cardoso warns bank directors

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Sunday warned bank directors and industry leaders to strengthen corporate governance or face decisive regulatory action, declaring that “strong governance is the foundation of trust and stability in the financial system.” Vanguard reported that he gave the warning in a keynote address at the […]

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CBN to raise ₦700bn in May treasury bills auction

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to raise N700 billion through a Nigerian Treasury Bills auction scheduled for May 7, 2026, marking the first issuance for the month and aligning with its second-quarter borrowing calendar. The planned auction was disclosed in an official tender notice issued by the apex bank on behalf of […]

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Nigeria’s PMI falls to 49.4 as economy contracts in April

Nigeria’s economic activity slipped into contraction in April 2026 as the Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 49.4, marking the first decline after 16 consecutive months of expansion. This is according to the latest report released by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday. The figure, which dropped below the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from […]

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CBN maintains forex restrictions on BDCs over compliance concerns

The Central Bank of Nigeria has maintained restrictions on Bureau De Change operators’ access to the official foreign exchange market, citing concerns over control and past abuses. This is based on insights from forex traders and market operators who spoke to Nairametrics. The development highlights the apex bank’s continued preference for bank-led FX distribution amid […]

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CBN allots ₦894bn treasury bills, demand hits ₦2.36tn

The Central Bank of Nigeria allotted a total of N894.17 billion at its Treasury Bills Primary Market Auction held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, amid strong investor demand and stable stop rates across all maturities. The auction results seen by Nairametrics on Wednesday show that total subscriptions surged to N2.36 trillion, significantly exceeding the N750 […]

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CBN warns Nigerians against fraudulent messages, online scams

The Central Bank of Nigeria has intensified its campaign against cyber fraud, cautioning Nigerians over a noticeable increase in fake messages and online scams, while at the same time reaffirming the strength and resilience of the nation’s financial system. In an advisory issued on April 21, 2026, through its spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex […]

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CBN introduces new Nigerian overnight financing rate benchmark

The Central Bank of Nigeria and Financial Markets Dealers Associations have introduced the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate as the new money market benchmark to promote consistent pricing of money market instruments. According to Vanguard, the CBN disclosed this Friday in a circular signed by its Acting Director, Corporate Communication, Mrs. Hakama Ali. “The Central Bank […]

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CBN bars under-18s from BVN registration starting May 1

The Central Bank of Nigeria has restricted Bank Verification Number enrolment to persons aged 18 years and above as part of new amendments to its regulatory framework for BVN operations in the banking industry. Tribune reported that the apex bank disclosed this in a circular issued to all banks, other financial institutions and payment service […]

CBN fines Moniepoint, OPay ₦1bn in regulatory crackdown
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CBN warns banks against excessive risk-taking after recapitalisation

The Central Bank of Nigeria has cautioned that stronger capital buffers must not encourage excessive risk-taking, advising bank boards to reassess their risk appetite frameworks and ensure capital is deployed in ways that support long-term value creation. The apex bank issued the warning after the completion of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise, which significantly improved […]

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CBN to recapitalise, restructure DFIs to support MSMEs

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to recapitalise and restructure development finance institutions to help bridge the growing financing gap for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, disclosed this during a panel at the launch of the World Bank’s Nigeria Development Update in Abuja on Tuesday. […]

CBN fines Moniepoint, OPay ₦1bn in regulatory crackdown
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CBN plans FX manual to boost market transparency

The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Muhammad Abdullahi, announced that the regulator will soon roll out a new foreign exchange manual designed to boost inflows and enhance stability in the currency market. Speaking on Tuesday at the Nigeria Development Update event hosted by the World Bank in Abuja, Abdullahi said the initiative […]

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