The Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) has uncovered a significant lapse in the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) record-keeping, specifically regarding money recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between 2016 and 2019.
The 2020 Audited report of...
The Federal Government has declared Odoh Ocheme, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) staff, alongside Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar, wanted for their alleged involvement in forging former President Muhammadu Buhari's signature to steal $6.2 million from the CBN.
A letter from the CBN special...
Arise TV presenter Rufai meticulously analyzes the contradictions that surfaced in Boss Mustapha's testimony during the ongoing $6.2 million fraud trial involving former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.
Rufai sheds light on the complex legal proceedings, providing a detailed breakdown of Deputy...
In a courtroom drama that has sent shockwaves through the nation, the ongoing fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, took a startling turn as former Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, testified as the fourth prosecution...
Former Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, dropped a bombshell on Tuesday during his appearance as the fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing fraud trial of the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Mustapha asserted that $6.2 million was...
In a dramatic turn of events, the official exchange rate between the naira and the dollar plummeted to an unprecedented low of N1,534 on the NAFEM market, marking the weakest point in the currency's history. The day's forex turnover, a mere $89 million, revealed a sharp 64.69% drop in comparison...
In a somber announcement on Monday, Access Holdings PLC revealed the appointment of Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. This decision comes in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of its former Group CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and...
In response to the Central Bank of Nigeria's recent directive limiting International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to inbound transfers only, IMTOs have ceased dollar transfers to Nigerians, now opting to pay in naira.
The CBN's move, aimed at liberalizing the foreign exchange market and...
In response to the EFCC's arrest of Emefiele's wife, Nigerians have taken to various platforms to voice their opinions, revealing a spectrum of reactions.
Some citizens are skeptical about the outcome, expressing concerns that the situation will be 'swept under the carpet'. Users like...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a declaration naming Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, along with Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile, as wanted for alleged involvement in money laundering.
The...
The Nigerian naira witnessed a 3.45 percent depreciation on Wednesday, plummeting to N1,500 against the dollar in the parallel market. This marks a decline from the N1,450 recorded just two days prior, leaving currency traders, also known as Bureau De Change operators, with a narrow profit...
On February 3, 2024, Saturday PUNCH reported on the federal government's consideration of converting $30 billion domiciliary deposits to Naira as part of efforts to stabilize the currency.
The story cited a senior government official in the presidency who spoke anonymously on the matter...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Customs exchange rate for import duty once again, escalating from N1,356.883 per dollar to a staggering N1,413.62 within 24 hours.
This swift move comes on the heels of a 43% increase in the Customs import duty rate announced the day before...
CBN denies conversion of $30B domiciliary deposits, but skepticism reigns among Nigerians due to government's credibility issues. Doubts persist despite official statements, reflecting widespread distrust in governmental communications
In response to the recent historic plunge of the national currency, the Nigerian government is reportedly considering a bold policy shift. Strong indications suggest that the Federal Government is contemplating the conversion of foreign currencies in domiciliary accounts, both individual and...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the prohibition of banks and financial technology companies (fintechs) from offering international money transfer services. This development, outlined in the revised guidelines for the operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs)...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has enacted stringent measures to bolster liquidity in the foreign exchange market, instructing banks to limit their Net Open Position (NOP) of foreign currency assets and liabilities to 20% of shareholders' funds.
The directive, issued through a CBN circular...
In a bid to address growing concerns over the state of the economy and the alarming free fall of the naira in the forex market, the Senate's Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions has taken a decisive step by summoning the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria...
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