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These aim for tighter CBN control over the parallel market. The CBN is also seeking to stabilise the currency through bond issuances, cryptocurrency crackdowns and other schemes.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286045
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Cardoso has promised to prosecute any entities involved in making fraudulent claims. The Deloitte audit is one of three concurrent investigations into the bank’s management under…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285419
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Cardoso replaces former Governor Godwin Emefiele, who is currently facing corruption charges. The Senate also confirmed four deputy governors, making it the first time in the…
Finance Minister Wale Edun on October 23 announced that a major inflow of USD10bn was expected in the coming weeks to ease liquidity in the foreign exchange market. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283588
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This period was marked by two dramatic policy moves: the removal of a costly fuel subsidy and a major devaluation of the naira. Both moves are crucial for reforming Nigeria’s…
NIGERIA: Unified exchange rate may boost investment
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279848
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The move has resulted in official rates depreciating sharply and converging with the parallel market rate; the spread has narrowed to just 16%. The change in policy means that the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281160
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NIGERIA: Dollar shortages will strain economy
This follows the fallout from an August 18 decision by Emirates Airlines -- and subsequently others -- to suspend operations in Nigeria due to their inability to repatriate an…
These subsidies were scheduled to end in June. The Council justified the decision on the need for more preparatory work, particularly by the incoming administration of…