Tag: central bank of Nigeria

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AzeezDecember 5, 2016

We do not allocate dollars, CBN replies Sanusi

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is not allocating the US Dollars but has rather set up ...

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AzeezOctober 5, 2016

Emefiele, his team should be sacked over falling naira – House of Reps members

Following the continuous fall of the naira’s value, some members of the House of Representatives have called for the sack ...

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AzeezOctober 1, 2016

Buhari’s directive led to the prompt rescue of my wife – Emefiele

Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Saturday confirmed the release of his wife, Margaret Emefiele who ...

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AzeezOctober 1, 2016

CBN confused over falling naira, economy – TUC

President of the Trade Union Congress, Bobboi Kaigama on Friday said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is confused and ...

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AzeezSeptember 25, 2016

$7bn reserves: Soludo won’t get any apology from me – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Sunday said he would not apologise to a former governor of the Central Bank ...

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AzeezSeptember 25, 2016

Falana lied I gave $7bn of Nigeria’s reserves to banks – Soludo

Former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Charles Soludo has denied claims by lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) that he unlawfully gave $7 ...

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AzeezSeptember 12, 2016

Unpaid stipends: We aren’t plotting to attack CBN – Ex-militants

A former militant group currently part of the ongoing Second Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme has said it would not shut down the ...

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AzeezAugust 30, 2016

CBN licenses 11 new international money operators

The Central Bank of Nigeria has licensed 11 new international money operators in the country. In a statement signed by ...

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Isime EseneAugust 25, 2016

5 Sanusi Lamido Sanusi quotes to help us focus on the real issues

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Emir of Kano and former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, yesterday distinguished himself from the bunch. ...

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AzeezAugust 23, 2016

These are the banks barred by CBN from forex transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released an updated list of 9 banks who failed to remit $21.2billion meant for ...

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AzeezAugust 4, 2016

How acting IGP almost caused shootout at CBN headquarters

A shootout between police officers in the convoy of acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and security guards of the ...

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Isime EseneJuly 21, 2016

Saatah Nubari: WE will take back our country from THEM in 2019… get ready

by Saatah Nubari I rented an apartment about a week ago and the compound had a big generator house—that was ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoJune 20, 2016

Naira gains beyond expectations in parallel market

The new foreign exchange regime announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) appears to be effecting positive reactions on the ...

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Op-Ed EditorJune 20, 2016

Opinion: The impact of the new monetary policy

By SBM Intelligence Two days ago, the Central Bank of Nigeria announced that it would be adopting a flexible exchange ...

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Op-Ed EditorJune 2, 2016

Opinion: Between expectation and delivery; the trouble with mobile money in Nigeria

When the Central Bank of Nigeria introduced Mobile Money in Nigeria, the expectation was that the scheme would not only ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoMay 16, 2016

Opinion: Feyi Fawehinmi reviews Buhari’s one year of handling the economy

by Feyi Fawehinmi *This is the third of a 3-part series Let us first set out the marking scheme. Anti-corruption ...

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Adebayo EmuleomoApril 20, 2016

Nigeria will soon start exporting to China – CBN governor

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has revealed that the agreement signed between Nigeria and China will ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoApril 30, 2015

Opinion: CBN again limits our freedom to our hard earned money

by Peregrino Brimah With this new restriction we must explain every penny our family and friends in America wire to ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoApril 9, 2015

Opinion: It’s all about the economy, stupid!

by Nasiru Suwaid   …apart from the general relief in averting the doomsday scenario, when the President Goodluck Jonathan conceded ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoMarch 28, 2015

Femi Falana: The ‘dollarization’ of the Nigerian economy must be stopped

by Femi Falana  Nigeria has become the largest importer of the United States dollars in the world neither the International Monetary ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoMarch 24, 2015

Atedo Peterside: Tales of the unexpected at NNPC and CBN

by Atedo Peterside Wake up on any day of your choice and accuse NNPC of failing to remit 100% of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuFebruary 24, 2015

Financial literacy series: Saving for a child’s education

by Damilola Jagun We all know there are significant costs associated with education especially at University level. From fees, to ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoFebruary 5, 2015

Opinion: On the kind of money Jonathan permits people to steal

by Emmanuel Ugwu   This relentless plundering, this progression from stealing in thousands, to stealing in millions, to stealing in ...

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Emmanuel ChidiogoFebruary 2, 2015

Opinion: Why Soludo abandoned the clear path of reason

by Chuks Iloegbunam For two reasons – spite, and the angling for appointment in a Buhari government of his phantom ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 30, 2014

Financial literacy series: These are alternative banking channels

by Damilola Jagun   Due to advances in technology, banks are now able to offer their customers convenient, alternative means ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 23, 2014

Financial Literacy series: Creating a savings plan

by Jewel Stephen Fidelity bank is sharing seven easy steps to help you come up with a great savings plan ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 18, 2014

Highest fall in 5 years: Naira trades for N187 to dollar

by Godwin Akanfe   The naira has experienced its highest fall in 5 years. The Nigerian currency fell by four ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 6, 2014

@cenbank committed to deepening financial inclusion – Governor Emefiele

by Tunji Andrews The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, CON has restated the commitment of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 12, 2014

President Jonathan unveils new N100 notes (PHOTOS)

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan formally unveiled the new N100 commemorative notes at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today. The ...

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