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CBN okays Lucidum Finance for full operations

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued an operational licence to Lucidum Finance Company Limited. Lucidum confirmed that the approval was conveyed in a letter dated December 10, signed by the Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department. The company said the licence represents the final stage of the CBN’s rigorous application and approval […]

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CBN mandates dual connectivity for PoS transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive compelling all financial institutions, acquirers, and payment service providers to implement mandatory dual connectivity for Point of Sale transactions. This crucial infrastructure upgrade must be completed within one month of the order. The circular, which updates an earlier policy from September 2024, was signed by Rakiya […]

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CBN strengthens agricultural financing with inauguration of ACGSF board

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has inaugurated a board for the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Cardoso described the move as a “new dawn” for agricultural financing, highlighting the ACGSF as one of Nigeria’s oldest development finance programs and a vital tool for transforming […]

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CBN licenses 82 BDCs to operate in FX market

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday announced that it has granted 82 Bureau De Changes final licenses to operate in the foreign exchange market. The CBN disclosed this in a statement signed by its Acting Director Corporate Communication, Dr. Sidi-Ali Hakama. The apex bank warned the public against dealing with unlicensed foreign exchange operators. […]

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External reserves surpass $45bn as Nigeria records major FX boost

Nigeria’s external reserves have surpassed $45 billion, according to new figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria. With reserves now at $45.04 billion, the country is recording its strongest position in six years, marking a sharp rebound from earlier levels. Findings indicate that Nigeria’s reserves last reached this level on July 23, 2019, when they […]

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CBN announces new ATM withdrawal

The Central Bank of Nigeria has updated its cash withdrawal regulations, ending the special authorisation that allowed individuals to withdraw N5 million and corporates N10 million once per month, starting January 2026. In a circular issued Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and signed by the Director of the Financial Policy & Regulation Department, Dr. Rita I. […]

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CBN mandates 48-hour reimbursement for e-fraud victims

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks and other financial institutions to reimburse victims of Authorised Push Payment fraud within 48 hours, marking one of the strongest regulatory moves yet to protect customers from rising electronic fraud in the country. APP fraud occurs when customers are manipulated, persuaded or misled into voluntarily sending money […]

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FATF exit saved Nigeria $30bn potential investment — CBN gov

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list has prevented the potential loss of over $30 billion in investments Speaking at the annual Bankers’ Dinner in Lagos hosted by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Cardoso said that the […]

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CBN projects 2026 disinflation, possible rate cuts

Nigerian central bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso has hinted that the apex bank could resume interest-rate cuts next year, provided inflation continues to cool as expected. “Our models project continued disinflation in 2026, helped by stronger domestic production, improved foreign exchange liquidity, and more disciplined liquidity management,” he told an annual banker’s dinner in Lagos on […]

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Foreign investment soars to $21bn in 2025 — Cardoso

Nigeria experienced a significant surge in external investor confidence, with foreign capital inflows reaching $20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025. This figure, the highest in years, was disclosed by the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in […]

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