Sunday, July 12, 2026

CBN

July 8, 2026

Reps urge Tinubu to act as Nigerians paid N2.23 trillion ransom to kidnappers

The House emphasised the need to strengthen financial intelligence and collaboration among relevant security.

House of Representatives,
July 7, 2026

Naira extends gains as official exchange rate improves

The naira opened the trading week stronger on Monday, appreciating by N1.92 against the American dollar at the official foreign exchange market.

New Naira notes
July 1, 2026

Full List: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks 

The CBN said the revocation of the MFBs’ licences was in accordance with its powers under section 12 and 13 of the banks and other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020.

CBN
June 16, 2026

$59 Billion Crypto Inflows: IMF advises CBN to regulate not ban stablecoins, warns of money laundering, policy risks

Attempts to suppress stablecoin use are likely to be only partly effective. A more durable approach is to allow innovation while managing risks.

Stablecoins, CBN
May 28, 2026

Nigerian banks pile up liquidity as business lending weakens despite CBN rate cut

Nigerian banks accumulated more liquidity in Q1 2026, but lending to businesses saw a major decline despite the CBN’s decision to lower interest rates earlier this year.

Nigerian Banks
May 7, 2026

Nigerian banks show stronger outlook amid crucial loan clean-up, dividend pause

Analysts were unanimous that short-term shareholder unease over a pause in dividend payouts would translate into higher returns in the period ahead.

CBN and First Bank
May 6, 2026

OPay partners CBN to advance youth financial literacy at Global Money Week 2026

Mr Iwunwa reaffirmed the company’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion through early education initiatives.

OPay
April 28, 2026

“Emefiele fraudulently took $6.23 million budgeted for international poll observers from CBN account,” EFCC witness tells court

Mr Okpozikbo said, “The money was fraudulently taken because some of the suspects we interrogated confessed to that.”

Godwin Emefiele
April 17, 2026

CBN announces new financing rate to boost market transparency 

The apex bank said the new benchmark is designed to align Nigeria with global best practices. 

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN