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Private Sector Credit Jumps by N2.2tn to N83.26tn in June

Credit to Nigeria's private sector increased by N2.22 trillion in June, pushing total outstanding lending to N83.26 trillion, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Private sector credit rose by about nine per cent...

Nigeria’s Money Supply Hits N133.25tn as CBN Keeps Rates at 26.5%

Nigeria's broad money supply increased by N4.04 trillion to N133.25 trillion in June, reflecting sustained liquidity growth despite the Central Bank of Nigeria's decision to retain its benchmark interest rate The expansion was driven mainly by stronger quasi-money...

CBN Targets Stronger Lending, $1bn Monthly Diaspora Inflows to Boost Economy

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks to channel the gains from recapitalisation into financing productive sectors of the economy. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the regulator's focus has shifted to stronger governance, risk management and economic...

Nigeria’s External Reserves Exceed $52bn, Beating CBN’s 2026 Forecast

Nigeria's external reserves rose to $52.02bn on July 20, marking their highest level since January 2009 and exceeding the Central Bank of Nigeria's projected reserve target for the end of 2026. The country's reserves have expanded by about...

5 Big Market Stories You Need to Know This Week

CBN Holds at 26.5%, rates remain unchanged as food inflation hits 17.52%. Banking index jumps 9.30%, led by First HoldCo’s 38.7% surge. BUA Cement drops 9.99%, dragging down industrial stocks. Wall Street gains on trading; consumer credit reports...

PFIPC: Atiku Says Conflicting CBN, OAGF Testimonies Plunge Tinubu Govt Into Credibility Crisis

Atiku says contradictory testimonies by the Central Bank and Office of the Accountant-General have thrown the Tinubu administration into one of its worst credibility crises Former Vice President demands an immediate independent investigation, insisting Nigerians deserve the truth...

Cardoso defends crackdown on microfinance banks, gives reason for scarcity of lower naira notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria says its decision to revoke the licences of 46 microfinance banks was aimed at protecting depositors and strengthening regulatory compliance across the financial sector. Governor Olayemi Cardoso also assured customers those banks yet...

Cardoso explains CBN’s next move after keeping rates unchanged at 26.5%

The Central Bank of Nigeria retained its benchmark interest rate at 26.5%, signalling that the battle against inflation is not yet over despite signs of easing price pressures. Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the MPC remains focused on preserving...

CBN Retains Benchmark Interest Rate at 26.5 Percent

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent, extending its cautious monetary policy stance as inflation continues to moderate and foreign exchange market conditions improve. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...

Nigeria Rising!: CBN Builds $52bn Financial Shield, But Fiscal Weaknesses Still Threaten Reform Gains

July 19, (THEWILL) — For the first time in several years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) possesses a significantly larger arsenal to defend the naira without resorting to administrative controls that previously distorted the foreign exchange market. The...
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Italy-Bound Businessman Intercepted With Cocaine Consignments In Shoe Soles, Bag Railings

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Milan-bound businessman with 4.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and the railings of travelling bags at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.
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