10 Banks Get N7.02trn Fine Over CRR Violation   The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2021 debited 10 banks a whooping N7.02 trillion over failure to meet the 27.5 per cent Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) threshold. According to audited financial statements of these banks, the apex...

CBN Debits 23 Banks N349.72bn       The Central Bank of Nigeria has debited 23 financial institutions N349.72bn in Cash Reserve Requirement. These debits occurred towards the end of last week, as the apex bank intensified its effort in mopping liquidity amid rising inflation. The recent action by the...

Following an increase in Cash Reserve Requirement by the Monetary Policy Committee at its last meeting on Tuesday overnight interbank lending rates rose to double digit yesterday as the Central Bank of Nigeria recalled about N400 billion from the banking system to meet the...