Cash Crisis: Buhari in emergency meeting with Governors’ Forum, Emefiele
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the leadership of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele,…
Naira redesign: We see your pain, we’ll get it right; CBN begs Nigerians
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has appealed to Nigerians to show understanding, adding that the redesigned notes would circulate and…
CBN directs Banks to issue new naira notes across the counter
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks to begin the payment of the new naira notes to customers over the counter. A statement on Thursday signed by…
Naira redesign: Emefiele’s Policy questionable, attempt to create chaos in the country – Fani-Kayode
February 2, 2023 A Spokesperson for the Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode has accused the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele of nursing a hidden agenda…
We’ve recovered N1.9 trn old notes of N2.7 trn in circulation – CBN
Feb. 1, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank out of N2.7 trillion old currency notes in circulation has recovered N1.9 trillion,…
Naira redesign: Emefiele appears before Reps; says he acted in public interest
The Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has honoured the invitation of the ad-hoc committee of the House of Representatives which is investigating the scarcity of the new naira notes….
Naira notes: Reps C’ttee rejects CBN’s deadline extension, insist on Emefiele arrest
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on New Naira Re-design and Naira Swap Policy has rejected the 10 days extension announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the…
CBN extends deadline for exchange of new naira notes till February 10
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the use of the old notes till February 10. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced the extension in a statement…
CBN unveils Africa-led domestic card scheme to strengthen payments system
Jan. 27, 2023 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Thursday, unveiled an African Central Bank led National Domestic Card Scheme (AfriGO) to address local…
Naira redesign: Reps Threaten to issue arrest warrant against Emefiele, others over failure to appear before it
January 26, 2023 The House of Representatives has threatened to issue a warrant of arrest on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and bank directors over their collective failure to…