The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its reforms have cushioned the impact of global economic shocks, preventing Nigerians from experiencing more severe hardship

Unveiling the Real Beneficiaries of CBN’s Recapitalisation Exercise, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   Widely hailed as a landmark achievement, the banking recapitalisation exercise has captured the attention of policymakers, investors, and financial observers alike. Trillions of naira have been raised, capital thresholds have been successfully met,...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful conclusion of its banking sector recapitalisation programme, with Nigerian banks raising a total of ₦4.65 trillion over a 24-month period to strengthen the financial system and support economic growth.

32 Banks Meet Recapitalisation Requirements Ahead of Deadline - CBN The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday disclosed that 32 banks have already met the new capital requirements under the ongoing recapitalisation programme, ahead of the March 31, 2026...

Stakeholders Push for Boost in Local Oil Output Amid Global Turmoil There is renewed demand from stakeholders to ramp up domestic production capacity, as rising global oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, mounting public debt, and increased government spending have intensified pressure on...

Nigeria's External Reserves Hit $50bn, Highest in Over a Decade - CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country’s gross external reserves have surpassed the $50bn mark, reaching their highest level in over 13 years. Governor Olayemi Cardoso disclosed this milestone on...