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The Story Behind the CBN’s Deputy Governors’ New Roles

The recent redeployment of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s four Deputy Governors may have appeared to many as a routine administrative exercise.

CBN Releases Fourth Edition of FX Manual to Stabilise Market

CBN Releases Fourth Edition of FX Manual to Stabilise Market The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Manual, aiming to stabilise the FX market through clearer rules, transparency, and stronger compliance. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said: “Foreign exchange...

Low Bank Lending to Private Sector Stalls Africa’s Growth, AfDB Warns

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed that Nigerian banks lend only 9.4% of GDP to the private sector, underscoring the limited role of financial institutions in driving business growth and economic development.

Dangote Refinery Accuses FG, NNPC of Crude Supply Sabotage

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) of deliberately sabotaging its operations by failing to supply adequate crude oil, an allegation both the government and NNPC strongly denied.

DisCos Collect ₦600bn in Q1 Despite Power Crisis

Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) collected about ₦597.55bn from consumers in Q1 2026, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), despite persistent blackouts and sector challenges.

CBN Launches Initiative to Achieve 95% Financial Inclusion by 2028

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the Nigeria Payment System Vision (PSV) 2028, a roadmap aimed at achieving 95% financial inclusion by 2028,