CBN lifts cash deposit restriction on domiciliary accounts, allows $10k withdrawals daily

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a press statement on June 18, 2023, providing further guidance to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on the operational changes to the foreign exchange market announced on June 14, 2023. The statement followed an extraordinary Bankers’ Committee meeting held to discuss the implementation and implications of the policy changes

What does it mean to float the naira?

Nigeria has officially floated its naira after years of sticking with a hard peg that scared away investors and drained the country’s external reserve. This floating means buyers and sellers of foreign currency in the official FX market are now allowed to quote rates they find comfortable, as against previous practice where rates were dictated

Nigeria officially floats naira as I&E rate hits N755/$

Nigeria has officially floated its naira currency after years of sticking with a hard peg that spooked investors and drained dollars from the economy. The development means buyers and sellers of foreign currency in the official FX market are now allowed to quote rates they find comfortable in the FX market, as against previous practice

BREAKING: DSS arrests Emefiele after suspension

The Department of State Services, (DSS) has arrested the suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Jkcyno news reported earlier that Emefiele was suspended on Friday by  Bola Tinubu.   READ ALSO : Bola Tinubu suspends Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor   Tinubu also appointed deputy governor, Mr Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi as the

Is CBN lying to Nigerians about Devalued Naira?

Importers have condemned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s over its denial that the Naira has been devalued. In an interview with BusinessDay, an importer, who craved anonymity, asked the CBN to be truthful. In its report titled, “Business leaders insist they get dollars at N630 despite CBN denial“, BusinessDay quoted manufacturers and importers as saying