Central Bank of Nigeria

52 Articles
Economy

Naira Breaks N1,400/$1 Barrier on Official Market After Over a Year

Nigeria’s naira has traded below the N1,400 to the dollar mark on the official foreign exchange market for the first time in over...

Economy

CBN Allows Temporary Use of Expired NAFDAC Licences for Imports

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a temporary window allowing importers to use expired National Agency for Food and Drug Administration...

Economy

Naira Strengthens Against Dollar, Maintains Positive Momentum in Official Market

The Nigerian Naira maintained its positive momentum against the U.S. Dollar during mid-week trading on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, continuing a trend of...

Economy

CBN Resolves 9,771 Bank Customer Complaints in H1 2025 Amid Surge in Reports

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has resolved 9,771 out of 10,704 bank customer complaints received in the first half of 2025 (H1’25),...

Economy

CBN Sets New Minimum Standards for ATM Deployment and Operations

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new minimum standards for the deployment, operations, maintenance, and security of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)...

Economy

Nigeria’s PAPSS Transactions Drop 53% as Cross-Border Payments Decline in H1 2025

Nigeria’s participation in the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) witnessed a sharp slowdown in the first half of 2025, with the value...

Economy

AMCON Cash Recoveries Rise Nearly 28% to N66.12bn in H1 2025

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) recorded a significant improvement in its recovery performance in the first half of 2025, as cash...

Politics

Akwa Ibom Governor Flags Off Ibom CNG Mass Transit Terminal in Uyo

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has officially flagged off the construction of the Ibom CNG Mass Transit Terminal at Ikot Ekpe Offot,...

Economy

Digital Payments Surge 276% in Nigeria, But Cash Remains Critical – CBN

Digital payment transactions in Nigeria have surged by 276 per cent in volume over the past five years, highlighting rapid adoption of electronic...

Economy

Jigawa State Approves N1 Billion Recapitalisation for State-Owned Savings and Loans Firm

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved a N1 billion recapitalisation of Jigawa Savings and Loans Limited to strengthen its financial position and...