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Analysts fear new interest rate may increase non-performing loans
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Analysts fear new interest rate may increase non-performing loans

By Melvin Onwubuke   There are concerns by some financial experts, regarding the aggressive monetary policy stance adopted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which recently led to another increase in the interest rate by 22.75%. These experts pointed out the potential domino effects of the heightened MPR on existing bank loans, according to nairametrics. […]

Nigerian Exchange ahead in Africa with 33.70% gain
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Nigerian Exchange ahead in Africa with 33.70% gain

By Melvin Onwubuke The Nigerian Exchange has emerged as the number one exchange in Africa in the first two months of 2024, as investors enjoyed 33.70 per cent returns on investors. This was revealed in a statement by the NGX on Tuesday that the local bourse was rated as the best-performing in Africa ahead of […]

Nigeria needs more stringent measures to secure macroeconomic stability - Fitch
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Nigeria needs more stringent measures to secure macroeconomic stability – Fitch

By Melvin Onwubuke Fitch Ratings Inc. has highlighted the need for Nigeria to adopt more rigid monetary tightening measures to secure macroeconomic stability. The credit rating and research firm pointed out that the Nigerian authorities had taken a crucial step towards reducing inflation by significantly adjusting the MRP to 22.75%, which was aimed at fostering […]

Nigerian Exchange ahead in Africa with 33.70% gain
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Naira rises against dollar, hits seven-day high

For the third day in a row, the naira and dollar increased in value, ending the day on the official market at N1,534.9/$1. The naira has not been this strong in the last seven days. According to Nairametrics, On March 1st, 2024, the official NAFEX rate which the CBN uses as a benchmark and average […]

Banks increase lending rates after CBN’s MPR hike
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Banks increase lending rates after CBN’s MPR hike

By Melvin Onwubuke   Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s record increase in monetary policy rate, Nigerian banks began to raise their lending rates, and businesses and individuals, who have already got credit facilities with them are going to be paying more for these loans. Zenith Bank, the country’s largest bank by market capitalization, raised […]

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Senate probes CBN officials over N30tn loan

By Melvin Onwubuke   The Senate has announced that, it will question some officials of the Nigeria Central Bank on how N30tn Ways and Means Loan was acquired and utilized, by the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed by the chairman of the senate ad-hoc committee, senator Isah Jibrin in an exclusive […]

Osun resubmits state's nomination for bank role, challenges CBN’s rejection
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CBN sells 1yr OMO bills at record 21.5%

Melvin Onwubuke The Central Bank of Nigeria sold a historical N1.056 trillion in OMO bills on Friday with the yield on the one-year bill surging to 27.3 percent as the CBN offers more, in its attempt to lure foreign portfolio inflows. CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso had on Thursday, promised the rate would trend higher, at […]

Osun resubmits state's nomination for bank role, challenges CBN’s rejection
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FX debt: CBN owes just five banks, says Cardoso

With the exception of five banks, foreign exchange backlogs have been resolved, according to Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to The PUNCH, Cardoso made this announcement on Thursday during an investor call that was organized by the Nigerian Exchange Group. He also promised to resolve the remaining foreign exchange backlogs […]

New expatriate levy sparks concerns over regional integration
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CPPE urges CBN to peg custom duty FX rate at N1000/$1

By Melvin Onwubuke The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to take bold steps in mitigating the challenges faced by businesses and citizens, by pegging the customs duty exchange rates at N1000/$1. In a statement by Mr Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer at CPPE , according to […]

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CBN to meet with foreign investors today

By Alex Omenye   The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Yemi Cardoso, is scheduled to participate in a significant meeting with foreign portfolio investors on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Facilitated by the Nigerian Exchange Group in collaboration with the CBN and supported by prominent financial institutions such as Standard Bank, Citi Bank, J.P. Morgan, and […]

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