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Private sector laments loan repayment as interest rate hits 26.26%
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Foreign reserves rise to $40.11b – Cardoso

Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $40.11 billion as of July 2025. This was disclosed by the Central Bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso, announced on Tuesday during the Monetary Policy Committee briefing. Cardoso stated that the current reserve level provides about 9.5 months of import cover, reflecting a substantial improvement in the country’s foreign currency buffer. […]

Private sector laments loan repayment as interest rate hits 26.26%
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Rising FAAC payouts threaten inflation control, Cardoso cautions

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has expressed concern over the inflationary pressures resulting from rising liquidity in the banking sector. He cautioned that growing disbursements of statutory revenues through the Federation Account Allocation Committee could undermine the CBN’s disinflation efforts if not accompanied by strict monetary measures. In his personal […]

Osun resubmits state's nomination for bank role, challenges CBN’s rejection
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CBN orders banks to submit capital restoration plans

The Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated banks to submit a Capital Restoration Plan as part of its strategy to wind down the regulatory forbearance framework. In a circular signed by the Director of Banking Supervision, Olubukola Akinwunmi, and published on the CBN website on Monday, the apex bank said the plan will complement other […]

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BVN enrolment remains free for Nigerians at home — CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed rumours circulating on social media about the introduction of new or hidden charges for the Bank Verification Number, affirming that BVN enrolment for Nigerians living in the country remains completely free. In a statement issued on Monday, the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, […]

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CBN confirms close monitoring of banks under forbearance

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that banks benefiting from forbearance measures are under strict monitoring, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure stability and resilience in the country’s banking sector. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, stated that […]

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CBN orders struggling banks to halt dividends, bonuses

The Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated banks under regulatory forbearance to halt dividend payouts, postpone executive bonuses, and suspend investments in foreign subsidiaries or offshore ventures. This measure is part of a broader effort to bolster capital reserves, strengthen financial stability, and encourage prudent capital retention within the banking industry. The directive specifically targets […]

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CBN denies extension of BDC recapitalisation deadline

The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied reports suggesting that the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change operators has been extended to December 31, 2025. In a statement released on Wednesday, the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, dismissed the claims as “false” and “misleading,” urging the public to disregard […]

Private sector laments loan repayment as interest rate hits 26.26%
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CBN commits to long-term stability through sustained reforms

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the bank’s dedication to restoring investor confidence and ensuring long-term macroeconomic stability through sustained reforms and institutional transformation. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Cardoso stated that the CBN has made consistent progress in recent weeks, […]

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ICYMI: Cash outside banks declines again as tightening continues

Currency held outside Nigeria’s banking system declined for the second consecutive month in 2025, falling to ₦4.57 trillion in April from ₦4.60 trillion in March, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The decline comes as the CBN maintained its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate at 27.5% during its May 2025 Monetary […]

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Private sector credit hits ₦77.9tn in April 2025

Credit to Nigeria’s private sector climbed to ₦77.9 trillion in April 2025, up from ₦76.2 trillion in March, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The April total also surpassed the ₦77.38 trillion recorded in January and ₦76.26 trillion in February, highlighting a consistent upward trend in private sector lending over […]

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Foreign trade payments climb to $267.96m – CBN

Nigeria’s settlement of foreign trade transactions via Letters of Credit rose by 3.68% year-on-year to $267.96 million in the first four months of 2025, up from $258.46 million recorded during the same period in 2024. The figures were revealed in the International Payments Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria on its website on […]