Panic As CBN Bans Opay, Palmpay, Others’ New Accounts

Some bank customers have expressed panic as the Central Bank of Nigeria bans mobile money operators including fintech firms from onboarding new customers. However, the Bank Customers Association of Nigeria…

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Bank Mergers Likely As CBN Directs N500b Capital Base For Mega Banks

Barely 48 hours after restating the need to increase the capital base of Deposit Money Banks for improved productivity, the Central Bank of Nigeria has announced new guidelines on its…

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24.5% Interest Rate: Private Sector Foresees Higher Inflation, Massive Job Cuts

The hike in Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Rate, also known as interest rate, from 22.75 per cent to 24.75 per cent by the Central Bank of Nigeria will further accelerate the…

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BREAKING: CBN Uncovers $2.4bn Foreign Exchange Scam

In a startling revelation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor Yemi Cardoso, has disclosed that law enforcement agencies are investigating foreign exchange forwards valued at approximately $2.4 billion. Cardoso…

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