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Nigeria’s broad money supply (M3) declined for the second time this year, dropping slightly to N119.01 trillion in May 2025, fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown. …
Money supply falls again in May amidst CBN’s tightening measures Read More
The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to urgently address the lingering scarcity of naira notes, calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the …
Address naira scarcity now, Reps tell CBN Read More
It appears another Naira scarcity is in the offing as deposit money banks (DMBs) recently resumed cash rationing in branches across the federation. This reminds one about what happened early …
Naira scarcity: Concerns as banks begin cash rationing Read More
Residents of Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa and Adamawa and in other parts of the country are expressing concerns over their inability to withdraw huge cash in their banks’ ATM …
Banks limit withdrawal from ATM as naira scarcity worsens Read More
Major businesses in the country have blamed Naira scarcity, inflation and the just concluded general elections for the rise in operating expenses in the first quarter of 2023. A review …
Companies cite naira scarcity, inflation, others for rise in operating cost Read More
A financial analyst, Kala Aja, says contrary to belief in some quarters, the Naira redesign policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) did not fail, urging the apex bank …
Naira scarcity: CBN needs to work with non-cash vendor, says expert Read More
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said the planned nationwide strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), would not hold This was disclosed at the 68th …
FG speaks on planned NLC nationwide strike Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the …
Naira scarcity: CBN issues order to banks Read More
The Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) has directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays to ease scarcity of naira notes. This was disclosed in a statement …
Naira scarcity: Again CBN issues fresh directives Read More
Following the persistent naira scarcity in the country, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has asked workers to commence an indefinite strike from Wednesday, March 29, …
Naira scarcity: NLC declares nationwide strike Read More
Despite the reintroduction of the old N500 and N1000 notes following a Supreme Court order extending their validity till December, 2023, commercial banks in the country are still struggling to …
Banks struggle to meet customers’ demand as Naira scarcity persist Read More
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWGN) has commended Nigerians for their peaceful conduct in the Gubernatorial and States Assembly elections held across the country, Saturday, March 18, 2023. …
2023 governorship election: Group commends Nigerians, urges Buhari to end naira scarcity Read MoreFollowing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s directive to Deposit Money Banks to recognise the old N200, N500 and N1000 as legal tender till December 31, 2023, there have been …
Old N500, N1, 000 notes: Anxiety, caution trail CBN’s final compliance Read More
Despite directives by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that banks can now dispense and accept the old N500 and N1000 notes, Naira scarcity still persists in Lagos with many …
Naira scarcity persists in Lagos despite CBN’s directives Read MoreBy Abdullahi M. Gulloma The Presidency said Monday that President Muhammadu Buhari has never told the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami and the …
[Breaking] Naira scarcity: At last, Buhari speaks on Supreme Court judgement, turns heat on CBN, Malami Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked an alleged report that the governor of the apex bank had launched a fresh plot against the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A …
At last, Emefiele opens up on ‘sponsoring Labour Party governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’ Read More
An Ibadan-based radio presenter simply known as Baba Bintin has reportedly slumped and died while trekking to work on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The incident was disclosed during a radio …
Naira scarcity: Radio presenter slumps, dies trekking to office Read More
Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has threatened to arrest traders rejecting N500 and N1000 old notes. In a statement on Saturday, signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, …
Another state move to prosecute those rejecting old N500, N1000 notes Read More
The earlier order made by the Supreme Court on naira swap policy subsisted on Wednesday February 22, 2023 after the apex court adjourned to the March 3 for judgement. Presided …
[Breaking] Naira swap: Supreme Court adjourns to March 3 for Judgment Read More
Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), are currently mounting intense pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar …
Naira redesign: APC Governors pressurizing Buhari, Malami for out of court settlement, Timi Frank alleges Read More
Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has distributed old N1,000 notes to his supporters in Ogun state, despite the directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), that the notes cease …
VIDEO: See what Governor Abiodun was seen doing with old naira notes in Ogun Read More
The Special Assistant on Public Communications to Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, has called on the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, to resign from the cabinet …
Resign if you disagree with Buhari’s naira policy, Atiku’s aide dares Keyamo Read More
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI), has ordered members to shut down their offices following attacks on banks and financial institutions nationwide due to …
Naira scarcity: Nigerian banks shut down Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has debunked the earlier claim that the apex bank has directed commercial banks to collect N500 and 1000 naira notes. Reacting to the claim, …
Confusion as CBN denies directing banks to receive old N500, N1000 notes Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said Nigerians can now deposit their old N500, N1000 notes to the commercial banks. According to reports, CBN spokesman, Osita Nwanisiobi, on Friday …
Breaking: CBN makes u-turn on N500, N1000 notes, gives bank fresh directive Read More