Posted inBanking Economy Exchange Regulations CBN Takes Over Fixed Income Market Settlement and Trading to Boost Transparency Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 02/10/2025The Central Bank of Nigeria will assume control of fixed income settlement and trading platforms,…
Posted inBanking NAIRA RATE Press Release Naira Records Biggest Gain of 2025 Against Dollar Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 07/09/2025The Nigerian Naira surged to its strongest level in 2025, driven by CBN reforms and…
Posted inAfrica Banking Regulations Bank of Ghana Suspends Flutterwave, Afriex, Cellulant Over Unauthorized Remittance Deals Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 06/09/2025Bank of Ghana halts remittance services by Flutterwave, Afriex, Cellulant, and UBA Ghana over repeated…
Posted inBanking Economy Regulations CBN Launches Compliance Department to Tackle Fraud, Boost Oversight Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 05/09/2025CBN launches new Compliance Department to boost financial supervision, fight fraud, and tighten regulation of…
Posted inBanking Economy Regulations CBN Launches Compliance Department to Tackle Fraud, Boost Oversight Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 05/09/2025CBN launches new Compliance Department to boost financial supervision, fight fraud, and tighten regulation of…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Fintech Abuja Court Joins Moniepoint in N21 Billion Fraud Case Involving EFCC, POS Merchants Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 28/08/2025Abuja court joins Moniepoint in N21B fraud case linked to Providus Bank POS glitch, EFCC,…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Fintech Abuja Court Joins Moniepoint in N21 Billion Fraud Case Involving EFCC, POS Merchants Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 28/08/2025Abuja court joins Moniepoint in N21B fraud case linked to Providus Bank POS glitch, EFCC,…
Posted inAfrica Banking Crypto Economy Stablecoins Stablecoin Adoption Surges Amid USD Crises in Egypt, Nigeria, and Argentina Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 26/08/2025Stablecoins hit $35B in volumes as Egypt, Nigeria, and Argentina face currency collapse, inflation, and…
Posted inBanking Economy NAIRA RATE Regulations Nigeria Approves New 2024–2027 Debt Strategy to Strengthen Fiscal Stability and Manage Borrowing Risks Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 24/08/2025Nigeria adopts a fresh debt plan for 2024–2027, setting strict sustainability targets to stabilize borrowing…
Posted inBanking Economy Events CBN Concludes FX Forward Audit, Refunds Banks in Naira Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 06/08/2025The CBN has refunded naira to banks after closing its audit into failed FX forward…
Posted inBanking Events NAIRA RATE Naira Holds Steady as CBN Maintains Rates and Dollar Weakens Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 23/07/2025CBN holds interest rates for the 7th time, stabilizing the naira despite a weakened US…
Posted inBanking Economy NAIRA RATE CBN Sets July 2025 MPC Meeting to Decide Nigeria’s Next Interest Rate Direction Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 13/07/2025Nigeria’s Central Bank will hold its next Monetary Policy Committee meeting this July to review…
Posted inBanking Economy CBN Governor Calls for African Unity as Afreximbank Capital Surpasses $40 Billion Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/06/2025CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso urges African unity as Afreximbank’s capital surpasses $40B, calling for deeper…
Posted inAfrica Banking Blockchain Visa Partners with Yellow Card to Expand Stablecoin Payments Across Africa Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 23/06/2025Visa partners with Yellow Card to bring stablecoin-powered cross-border payments to Africa, advancing digital dollar…
Posted inAfrica Banking Blockchain Kenya Bankers Association Explores Tokenized Collateral to Modernize Lending with Blockchain Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 22/06/2025Kenya’s banking sector is exploring tokenized collateral, signaling a new frontier in blockchain-based lending, transparency,…
Posted inBanking Economy NAIRA RATE CBN Supervises Forbearance-Exposed Banks Amid Recapitalization Push to Strengthen Nigeria’s Financial Sector Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 19/06/2025CBN tightens oversight on forbearance-exposed banks, reinforcing capital buffers to safeguard Nigeria’s banking sector post-COVID…
Posted inBanking Economy SEC DG Emomotimi Agama Charts Future-Ready Vision for Nigeria’s Financial Markets at NCMA Awards Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 25/05/2025Nigeria’s SEC is charging ahead with digital innovation and regulatory reform to build a resilient,…
Posted inBanking Exchange Naira Closes Strong at N1,579/$1 as CBN Reforms Boost Investor Confidence Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 24/05/2025The naira strengthens against the dollar amid CBN reforms, signaling growing investor confidence and relative…
Posted inBanking Economy Nigeria’s External Reserves Rebound by $364 Million, Breaking 2025 Downtrend Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/05/2025Nigeria’s external reserves post their first sustained rise in 2025, signaling a potential turning point…
Posted inBanking Exchange Nigeria’s All-Share Index Nears 106,000 as Market Rallies Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 27/04/2025The Nigerian stock market rebounded strongly this week, fueled by consumer goods, insurance, and banking…
Posted inBanking AfDB President Slams African Banks for Failing Young Entrepreneurs Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 11/04/2025President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has criticized African commercial banks for…
Posted inBanking Blockchain Crypto Economy Banks Must Adapt as Crypto Transactions Soar to $59 Billion Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 24/03/2025Cryptocurrency transactions have reached $59 billion in Nigeria, underscoring a financial shift that banks can…
Posted inBanking Crypto Events Naira Weakens Further Amid CBN Intervention, Crypto Market Reacts to Trump’s Policy Shift Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/03/2025The Naira depreciated by ₦10.23 (0.75%) against the U.S. Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign…
Posted inBanking NEWS Stocks CBN Introduces FX Code for Ethical Conduct in the FX Market Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 17/01/2025The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Code to…
Posted inBanking NEWS CBN Launches new accounts to attract Nigerian Diaspora Investments Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 10/01/2025The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced two new types of accounts: the Non-Resident…