Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Sets $1 Million Minimum Capital Requirement for International Money Transfer Operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has established a minimum share capital requirement of $1 million for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) operating ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Federal Government Unveils Plans for Innovative Investment in Data Protection
In a bid to revolutionize data protection and leverage the potential of the digital economy for economic growth, the Federal Government has announced ...
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Nigeria: Naira Gains Ground as FMDQ Adjusts FX Pricing Strategy
The Nigerian Naira exhibited a notable 1.9% appreciation, reaching N1,455.59 against the predominant US dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), ...
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Nigeria: CBN Issues Guidelines to Curtail Foreign Currency Manipulation by Banks
In a bid to address unethical banking practices related to foreign currency manipulation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released fresh guidelines ...
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Nigeria: CBN Takes Measures to Halt Forex Speculation and Hoarding by Banks
In an effort to curb foreign exchange (forex) speculation and enhance risk mitigation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Introduces Fresh Measures to Mitigate Foreign Currency Risks
In a circular dated January 31, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) expressed its apprehension about the increasing foreign currency exposures of ...
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Nigeria: NIMC Boosts NIN Enrolment with Additional Equipment Nationwide
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has taken steps to enhance National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment across the country by approving the deployment ...
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Nigeria: CBN Directs Banks to Sell Excess Dollars by February 1 to Stabilize Exchange
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular instructing Deposit Money Banks to divest their surplus dollar holdings by February 1, ...
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Nigeria: CBN Successfully Clears Airlines’ Forex Backlog with Additional $64.44 Million Payment
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has fulfilled its commitment to address the backlog of foreign exchange owed to foreign airlines operating in ...
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Nigeria: CBN Issues Warning Against Financial Market Manipulation by Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to deposit money banks, cautioning them against engaging in financial market manipulation ...
