CBN Allocates $20,000 To Each BDC At ₦1,590/$

CBN Allocates $20,000 To Each BDC At ₦1,590/$

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the sale of $20,000 to each of the eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the country at the rate of N1,590/$. In a circular to all Bureau De Change operators dated...
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CBN Allocates Another $148m To Authorised Dealers

CBN Allocates Another $148m To Authorised Dealers

The Central Bank of Nigeria has sold a cumulative amount of $148m to authorised dealers in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), to provide liquidity to the foreign exchange market. Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Ali,...
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CBN Approves $20,000 For Each BDC Operator

CBN Approves $20,000 For Each BDC Operator

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the sale of foreign exchange (FX) to eligible Bureau de Change (BDC) operators at 1,450 naira to a dollar. The apex bank said the sum of $20,000 is to be sold to...
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CBN Sells $122.67m To 46 Dealers

CBN Sells $122.67m To 46 Dealers

As part of measures to promote stability and reduce market volatility in the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold $122.67m to 46 authorised dealers A statement signed by the Bank’s Director in charge of Financial...
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CBN To Sanction Banks, BDCs Over Rejection Of Lower Dollar Bills

CBN To Sanction Banks, BDCs Over Rejection Of Lower Dollar Bills

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and authorised forex dealers, advising them against rejecting old and lower dollar denominations from customers in the country. According to the apex bank, the directive...
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CBN Sells FX To BDCs At N1,251/$1

CBN Sells FX To BDCs At N1,251/$1

As the naira gradually appreciates against the dollar after months of unprecedented uncertainties, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, announced the sales of $10,000 to each of the eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the country at...
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Market Capitalisation Drops By N51billion

Market Capitalisation Drops By N51billion

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) Monday dropped by N51 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation opened at N55.861 trillion to close at N55.810 trillion, representing 0.09 per cent decrease.The All-Share Index also dropped b...
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Cardoso To Nigerians: Moderate Demand For Forex

Cardoso To Nigerians: Moderate Demand For Forex

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has implored Nigerians to cut down on their demand for forex. “We must moderate our demands for forex. Where there are opportunities to substitute locally, so we should.” the CBN governor...
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CBN To Hold First MPC Meeting Under Cardoso

CBN To Hold First MPC Meeting Under Cardoso

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to hold its first Monetary Policy Committee meeting under the tenure of Mr. Olayemi Cardoso as Governor on Monday, February 26 and Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The announcement follows a two-day strategic session...
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CBN Lifts Restriction On 43 Items

CBN Lifts Restriction On 43 Items

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to boost liquidity in the Foreign Exchange (FX) market. CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications, Dr Isa AbdulMumin, made this known on Thursday in Marrakech. AbdulMumin also announced that Import...
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NGX Partners CSCS, Euroclear On Dollar Settlement Platform For Fintechs

NGX Partners CSCS, Euroclear On Dollar Settlement Platform For Fintechs

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has disclosed that it is working with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc and Euroclear to create a dollar settlement platform that will enable tech startups to raise in dollars.  The Exchange stated that this...
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Naira Drops Further, Exchanges At N769.25 To Dollar

Naira Drops Further, Exchanges At N769.25 To Dollar

Again, the Naira on Friday dropped against the dollar, exchanging at N769.25 at the investors and exporters window. The Naira depreciated by 0.82 per cent compared with N763, which it exchanged for the dollar before the Eid-el-Kabir holiday that began...
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Naira Ends Week On Negative Note

Naira Ends Week On Negative Note

The Naira on Friday lost to the dollar as it exchanged at N461.50 at the Investors’ and Exporters’ window. The rate represented a decrease of 0.11 per cent, compared to the N461 for which it exchanged to the dollar on...
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Naira Weakens Further To Dollar At Investors, Exporters Window

Naira Weakens Further To Dollar At Investors, Exporters Window

The Naira on Friday exchanged at N444.75 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, a depreciation of 0.06 percent, compared with N444.50 to the dollar it exchanged on Thursday.  The open indicative rate closed at N443 to the...
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