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CBN’s new cash policy: A welcome liberalisation or risky retreat?
By Blaise Udunze On December 2, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a policy that significantly departs from the cash-restriction measures...
CBN holds key rates steady in 303rd MPC meeting amid easing inflation pressures
By Chioma Obinagwam Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted for continuity in its 303rd...
CBN declares Zuldal Microfinance Bank illegal
By Chioma Obinagwam Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a firm disclaimer against an entity masquerading as “Zuldal...
Shareholders’ vote of confidence: What it means for Providus-Unity bank deal, market confidence
By Chioma Obinagwam Shareholders and Boards of Directors of Providus Bank and Unity Bank unanimously approved a business combination of the two institutions...
CBN eyes rate cut: What lower borrowing costs could mean for SMEs, households
As the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets on Monday, anticipation is running high. For the first time in nearly...
What 121.97% oversubscription says about Stanbic IBTC’s market appeal
By Chioma Obinagwam Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc’s recent N148.7 billion Rights Issue, which raised N181.4 billion, achieved a remarkable 121.97% oversubscription, reflecting robust...
IMF endorses Nigeria’s reform path as recovery deepens
By Joan Chioma Obinagwam The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest Article IV Consultation highlights a turning point for Nigeria’s economy. Years of instability...
Nigeria’s private sector lending slows, bourse transactions spike
Data from Nigeria’s apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), shows that Credit to the Private Sector (CPS) grew by 4.7% year-on-year to...
CBN denies claims of BDC recapitalisation deadline extension
By Chioma Obinagwam Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has refuted claims circulating in the media that it extended the...
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Preventing financial crimes amid mounting insecurity: Why following the money is now a survival imperative
By Blaise UdunzeNigeria today faces a sobering dual reality: a deepening security crisis and an entrenched financial-crime ecosystem that quietly feeds, sustains, and...
Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Free Zones attract $24bn in investments as operators plead for 10-year tax holiday
By Chioma Obinagwam Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones have pulled in a staggering $24 billion in investments, creating hundreds of thousands of...