Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Central Bank of Nigeria

March 28, 2026

Naira strengthens further at official market, closes week at N1,380.57

On Wednesday, the local currency closed weaker at N1,386.70, indicating a steady recovery over consecutive trading sessions.

Naira and Dollar
March 25, 2026

CBN governor Cardoso seeks collaboration to check cross‑border financial risks

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has urged African financial regulators to strengthen cooperation in managing cross-border risks.

Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN)
March 13, 2026

Two jailed for attempting to steal CBN cables

Messrs Ogwuche and Alfa cut and damaged intrusion alarm cables valued at N520,000 at the perimeter fence of the CBN office in Makurdi.

PRISON INMATES
March 9, 2026

FCMB Group completes capital raise programme for banking subsidiary

Mr Balogun said the bank’s verified eligible capital, comprising paid-up share capital and share premium, stood at N266.5 billion as of December 31, 2025.

FCMB
February 26, 2026

Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy agenda still on track, says deputy finance minister

Deputy finance minister Doris Uzoka-Anite has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to actualising President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy.

Doris Uzoka-Anite
February 25, 2026

Sanwo-Olu pledges to make Lagos global investment hub 

He highlighted ongoing efforts to establish the Lagos International Financial Centre.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
February 24, 2026

CBN cuts interest rate to 26.5% from 27%

All the 11 members of the committee attended the meeting.

CBN governor Yemi Cardoso
February 21, 2026

Nigeria must rely on domestic resources  for sustainable economic growth: Edun

The minister said that the country’s macroeconomic reforms had begun yielding results.

Finance minister Wale Edun
February 19, 2026

Expensive cross-border payments limiting opportunities in developing countries: Cardoso

Mr Cardoso said cross-border payments have become central to the global financial system.

Olayemi Cardoso
February 19, 2026

FMBN records ₦19.5 billion surplus, targets ₦750 billion recapitalisation to boost housing finance

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has announced a net operating surplus of ₦19.5 billion for the 2025 financial year, representing year-on-year growth of over 68.4 per cent.

Managing Director/Chief Executive, Shehu Osidi