Tag: Central Bank of Nigeria
Is Nigeria Scrapping the Naira for ‘Eco Currency’ in 2027?
In recent months, social media platforms and messaging groups have been flooded with claims that Nigeria will abandon…
World Bank cuts funding to the Central Bank of Nigeria – What changed behind the scenes
In the routine flow of international development updates, few changes appear dramatic at first glance. Funding figures are…
What To Know About Bidvest Bank – Post Access Bank Deal Fallout
On Monday, February 9, Bidvest Group announced the termination of the agreement between the financial institution and Access…
Over 10,000 Complaints in Six Months: What Is Breaking in Nigerian Banking sector?
Something began to shift quietly in Nigerian banking long before the numbers were published. It showed up in…
Seven Nigerian banks currently authorised for International operations
In Nigeria, the distinction between banks is no longer just about size or brand, it is about access…
₦950 Petrol in 2026: What the CBN’s Latest Forecast Really Means
In a nation where fuel has long been both lifeblood and lightning rod, the mere whisper of ₦950…
UNDER THE LENS: How financial institutions inadvertently sustain Nigeria’s insecurity economy
Nigeria’s insecurity challenge is often discussed in military or political terms, but financial systems increasingly feature in official…
2025: Central Bank of Nigeria cuts key rate to 27 Percent — Is this Nigeria’s pivot from crisis to growth?
It was a heavy moment in Abuja on September 22 and 23, 2025. The Central Bank of Nigeria…
From CBN to Prison to Court: The Rise and Fall of Godwin Emefiele, ex-CBN Governor
Godwin Emefiele is a Nigerian politician, banker, and economist. The Lagos-born economic guru was also a former governor…
Historic electricity bill, Aregbesola’s apology, Emefiele’s arrest, and other top news stories from last week
Numerous things happened last week that warranted news notice. WITHIN NIGERIA has laboriously compiled a list of some…
April 9: Today in Nigeria history, DSS accused a Biafra separatist group of killing 55 people found in shallow graves
Nigeria's apex bank lowers its benchmark lending rate to 8%. Police officer killed, four foreigners Kidnapped in Port…
Amid scarcity of new Naira notes, POS operators recount survival battles
On October 26, 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the introduction of newly designed N200, N500,…