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CBN Revokes Licences of Aso Savings and Union Homes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc. This regulatory action reinforces the apex bank’s commitment to financial system stability and stronger compliance within Nigeria’s mortgage banking subsector. The decision was taken under the powers granted to the CBN by …

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Nigerian Stock Market Extends Rally as Investors Gain Over N1.5 Trillion

The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward momentum last week, delivering significant gains to investors as total market value increased by over N1.5 trillion. The Nigerian Exchange Limited closed the week higher, deepening its recovery and reversing the weakness recorded in November 2025. The improved performance was driven by renewed buying interest across major blue …

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Central Bank of Nigeria Confirms 82 BDCs Fully Licensed Under Revised Guidelines

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the approval of final operating licences for eighty two Bureaux De Change following the completion of compliance checks under the 2024 Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for BDC Operations. This development represents a major step in the effort to strengthen transparency and establish a well regulated retail foreign exchange …

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CBN REVISES CASH-RELATED POLICIES NATIONWIDE

CBN REVISES CASH-RELATED POLICIES NATIONWIDE

The Central Bank of Nigeria released a new directive announcing significant revisions to the country’s cash-related policies. The circular, issued by the Financial Policy and Regulation Department of the CBN, introduces a refreshed framework designed to ease the rising cost of cash management, address growing security concerns, and reduce the systemic risks associated with Nigeria’s …

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Naira and Stocks Dip as Market Reacts to Geopolitical Tension

Nigeria’s financial markets opened the week on a cautious note as the naira and equities recorded mild losses, reflecting investor reactions to renewed geopolitical tension and profit-taking after a strong October rally. The All-Share Index (ASI) of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) fell by 0.25% to close at 153,739.11 points, resulting in a market capitalization decline …

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NGX Group Declares N1.00 Interim Dividend, Reaffirms Commitment to Shareholder Value

The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group or the Group) has announced the declaration of an interim dividend of N1.00 per ordinary share of 50 kobo each, following the approval of its unaudited financial statements for the third quarter ended 30 September 2025, at the meeting of its Board of Directors. According to a statement …

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Nigeria Loses N316 Billion to Ponzi Schemes — SEC Warns Against Greed and Ignorance

Abuja, Nigeria — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that Nigerians have lost an estimated three hundred and sixteen billion naira to Ponzi schemes and illegal fund managers over the years, describing the situation as a growing threat to investor confidence and financial stability. Speaking at a journalists’ academy in Abuja, the Head …

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Nigeria Imports 69 per cent of the 21 billion litres of petrol  Despite Domestic Capacity Growth

Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is undergoing a period of transition defined by both progress and contradiction. Despite the commissioning of the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest single-train refinery with an installed capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the country continues to rely heavily on imported refined petroleum products. Recent industry data indicate that …

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IMF Intensifies Efforts to Track Illicit Financial Flows and Support Nigeria’s Fiscal Stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Nigeria and other developing nations in tracing and curbing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), a persistent challenge undermining fiscal stability and economic growth.IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, highlighted this during a recent policy dialogue on governance and fiscal resilience, emphasizing that strengthening transparency and improving …

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Top 10 contributors to Nigeria’s GDP in Q2 2025

Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.23 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, its fastest pace in four years, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth was powered largely by non-oil sectors, while the oil industry also recorded a rebound that supported the overall performance. Trade emerged …

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