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State police amendment clears 24 state assemblies, sending it toward Tinubu for assent

Twenty four of 36 state assemblies have approved the state police amendment, meeting the two thirds requirement and sending it to Tinubu for assent.
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Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers and recover body of Abuja victim abducted in August

Police have arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Abuja and Kaduna and recovered the body of Oluwadamilola Adedayo, abducted in Kuje in August, from the gang’s forest camp.
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Cardoso Calls for Skilled Graduates to Strengthen Finance Sector

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso stresses the need for more skilled finance graduates to drive Nigeria’s economic growth, calling for enhanced collaboration with academic institutions.
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CBN to Reveal Owners of Dormant Accounts Annually

The CBN will publish the names of dormant account owners annually to enhance transparency and manage unclaimed balances effectively.
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Nigeria’s Economic Woes: Poor Diversification, Excess Liquidity Cited by CBN

CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso attributes Nigeria's economic woes to poor diversification and excess liquidity, raising interest rates to combat inflation.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Battle Intensifies as MPC Meets

Nigeria's inflation battle intensifies as the MPC meets to decide on measures to curb rising prices. Key areas include interest rates, currency stability, and food security.
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Former Currency Director Denies Receiving Naira Redesign Minutes

Former CBN Director Ahmed Umar testifies he didn't receive minutes from the Naira redesign meeting, amidst the trial of suspended Governor Godwin Emefiele.
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Why CBN Excluded Retained Earnings in Its Recapitalization Terms

In a move aimed at bolstering the stability of Nigeria's banking sector, the Central...
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CBN Sells Over N1 Trillion OMO Bills, Attracts Foreign Investors

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful completion of a sale...
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CBN Clears $400 Million FX Backlog in One Week

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cleared an additional $400 million of foreign...
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Former CBN Governor Emefiele Vindicated by Economic Crisis

The economic woes that have plagued Nigeria since 2023 have proven the competence and...
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Naira Gains Strength as Foreign Reserves Grow**

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has appreciated against the US dollar in the parallel...
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CBN Bans Cash Payout for Travel Allowances

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a new policy that prohibits authorized...
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Nigeria’s Naira Plummets to All-Time Low Against Dollar

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, has fallen to a record low of 1,534.39 per dollar...
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State police amendment clears 24 state assemblies, sending it toward Tinubu for assent

Twenty four of 36 state assemblies have approved the state police amendment, meeting the two thirds requirement and sending it to Tinubu for assent.
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Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers and recover body of Abuja victim abducted in August

Police have arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Abuja and Kaduna and recovered the body of Oluwadamilola Adedayo, abducted in Kuje in August, from the gang’s forest camp.
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Access, UBA, Fidelity H1 Results Stuck as CBN Steps Up Scrutiny of Banks’ Asset-Quality

The publication of audited Half-Year (H1) 2026 financial statements for top Tier-1 and Tier-2...
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Nigeria Arrests 2 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Sweep Tied to $2.4 Million Fraud

Nigerian authorities arrested two cybercrime suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation, one linked to an investment scam that moved more than $2.4 million, the agency said.