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Nigeria Nationwide Naira Crunch Hits Christmas Shoppers, ATMs Dry Up
Amid the festive season's hustle and bustle, Christmas shoppers nationwide are facing heightened frustration as a severe shortage of naira disrupts holiday spending plans. Investigative reports by The PUNCH reveal that banks are still rationing cash over-the-counter, with Automated Teller... -
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Business CBN ‘responds’ to cash squeeze, stops charges on large deposits - GUARDIAN Newspapers
https://guardian.ng/business-services/cbn-responds-to-cash-squeeze-stops-charges-on-large-deposits/- Kayode Israel
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Nigeria CBN Suspends Fees for Cash Deposits Over N500,000 Until April 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a strategic move to bolster cashless transactions by announcing the suspension of processing fees on cash deposits exceeding N500,000 until April 2024. The decision, communicated through a circular signed by Adetona Adedeji, the acting director of... -
Nigeria Applying for N50,000 Grants for Nano Businesses in Nigeria: A Step-by-Step Guide
In a strategic move to counterbalance the effects of the fuel subsidy removal, the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the stewardship of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, is introducing two groundbreaking initiatives—the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme and the... -
Nigeria CBN Unveils Reasons Behind Naira Scarcity
In response to a surge in complaints about the scarcity of naira notes across various channels, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified the underlying reasons behind the issue. According to a statement from the CBN's Corporate Communications Department, the apparent currency scarcity... -
Nigeria Central Bank Sounds Alarm as Counterfeit Naira Floods Major Cities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issues a stern warning to banks concerning the proliferation of counterfeit naira banknotes, particularly in major cities. The acting director of corporate communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, emphasized the prevalence of these fake notes in transactions within... -
Nigeria Naira Shortage Hits Abuja: ATMs Struggle as Residents Navigate Cash Crunch Before Christmas
In the lead-up to Christmas, certain areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), particularly in the AYA region of Abuja, are facing a shortage of Naira. Seven commercial banks in the area have reported difficulties in dispensing cash, with ATMs proving unresponsive for about a week. A DAILY... -
Nigeria Arrest Warrants Issued for CBN Governor Cardoso and Accountant General over Refusal to Face House Committee
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has escalated its confrontation with top government officials, issuing a warrant of arrest for Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation. The committee... -
Nigeria Naira Plummets by 11.40% to N927.19/$ at Official Exchange Market Despite CBN's Stabilization Efforts
The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant 11.40% depreciation, landing at N927.19 per dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the official exchange rate window. This marks a notable drop from the previous day's rate of N832.32. FMDQ Securities Exchange data... -
Nigeria CBN to Freeze Accounts Without BVN or NIN from April 2024, Sparks Nationwide Concerns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular outlining its plans to freeze accounts lacking a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) starting April 2024. The announcement, detailed in a Friday circular, revealed that a BVN or NIN verification process... -
Nigeria Former NIRSAL Chief in Custody for N5.6bn Wheat Project Fraud Nearly a Year Post-Dismissal
Aliyu Abdulhameed, the former Managing Director of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), has been apprehended almost a year after his dismissal. Daily Trust's exclusive report reveals that Abdulhameed's arrest comes in the aftermath of a high-stakes... -
Nigeria CBN Initiates Overhaul of Fintech Licensing Framework in Response to Evolving Landscape
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its intention to conduct a comprehensive review of its licensing framework for payment services. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, highlighted concerns about recent developments in the payment services sector, emphasizing the need for a regulatory and... -
Nigeria Nationwide Naira Scarcity: Banks Ration Cash in Kano, Sokoto, Edo, and More
In defiance of recent Central Bank assurances, reports of a renewed Naira scarcity have emerged across several states, including Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Gombe, Edo, Sokoto, and Ekiti. The PUNCH's survey exposed the challenges faced by bank customers and Point of Sale operators, who bemoan... -
Nigeria Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele Arraigned on N1.6bn Procurement Fraud Allegations
The federal Government has officially arraigned the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on a six-count charge amounting to N1.6 billion in an alleged procurement scandal. Initially facing 20 counts totaling N6.5 billion, Emefiele is now the sole defendant in... -
Nigeria FG Reduces Charges in Emefiele's Procurement Fraud Case,
The federal government has revised the criminal charges against Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), marking a significant turn in the ongoing procurement fraud case. Initially facing a 20-count charge, Emefiele's arraignment has been delayed multiple times... -
Nigeria CBN: Old Naira Notes Stay Legal Tender, Easing Cash Woes for Nigerians
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that the old naira notes, initially slated for discontinuation, will now remain legal tender indefinitely. The CBN's decision to extend the legal tender status comes in the wake of concerns over cash scarcity and challenges faced by residents in... -
Nigeria Naira Strengthens by 21.73%, Hits N780/$ in a Week
Nigerian Naira showcased a notable recovery, closing at N780.14 per dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Friday. This rate reflects a remarkable 21.73% rebound from the previous week's figure of N996. According to data from FMDQ Securities Exchange, a platform... -
Nigeria CBN Revokes Licences for 110 Microfinance Banks and 3 Primary Mortgage Banks
In the aftermath of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recent revocation of licences from 110 microfinance banks (MFBs) and three primary mortgage banks (PMBs), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has swiftly disbursed N1.39 billion to 36,163 depositors. NDIC CEO Bello Hassan... -
Nigeria CBN Orders Staff to Disclose Family Ties and Political Links Amidst Ongoing Investigative Probe
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive compelling its staff to declare close relatives employed by the bank and disclose connections with Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). The directive, outlined in a memo signed by Deputy Director Christian Eze, defines close relatives as... -
Nigeria Naira Faces Sharp Depreciation, Closes at N996/$ at NAFEM
Nigerian Naira experienced a sharp depreciation of 13.95 percent, closing at N996 per dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the official exchange rate window. FMDQ Securities Exchange data revealed the Naira's tumultuous journey, reaching an intra-day high of N1,100...
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