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CBN Updates Banks’ Recapitalization in Nigeria

Ikejabird — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:09:45 +0000

By Bababunmi Agbebi Edited by Ezennia Uche As Nigeria’s banking sector approaches a critical regulatory deadline, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has provided an important update on the progress …

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Meet the new Deputy Governors of CBN

Ikejabird — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:49:11 +0000

By Ejiofor Toochi On Friday, President Bola Tinubu approved the nomination of four new Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). They’re to serve a term of five …

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Jim Obazee: 10 things to know about the man appointed to probe CBN

Adebisi Adedoyin — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:35:05 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed the former chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, as a special investigator to probe the CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria) …

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Old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes Remain Legal Tender – CBN says

Ikejabird — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:27:44 +0000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes remain legal tender. The apex bank made this known amid pressure from Nigerians following the Supreme …

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He personally confirmed it: Joy as CBN governor Emefiele told Soludo old naira notes now legal tender

Ikejabird — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:25:06 +0000

Nigerians can now use the old 200, 500 and 1000 notes as legal tender, Charles Soludo, governor of Anambra state has confirmed. Soludo said the governor of the Central Bank …

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Old naira notes now legal tender – Lagos, Anambra give directives as governors threaten Emefiele, Malami

Ikejabird — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:11:48 +0000

The Lagos state government has said that the old 1000, 500 and 200 naira notes remain legal tender in line with the pronouncement of the Supreme Court. Ikeja Bird recalls …

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How Emefiele deceived Buhari on naira redesign – E-Rufai speaks after Supreme Court victory

Ikejabird — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:56:46 +0000

Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state, has accused Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of introducing the naira redesign policy to help Peoples Democratic Party …

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Naira redesign: Apprehension as APC demands Malami, Emefiele’s resignation

Ikejabird — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:20:13 +0000

Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Abubakar Malami, the minister of justice and the attorney general of the federation have been asked to resign from …

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Supreme Court slams Buhari, orders old N200, N500, N1,000 notes to remain legal tender

Ikejabird — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:12:21 +0000

The Supreme Court of Nigeria said the old 500, 200, and 1000 notes remain valid till December 31, 2023. The verdict was given today, Friday, March 3, during the sitting …

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It is fake: CBN denies shutting down financial institution to prevent vote buying

Ikejabird — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:44:37 +0000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied viral message shared on Whatsapp that it would shut down financial institutions because of the election, describing it as fake. The apex …

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