PDP, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, visits ADC leaders in Abuja to address political pressures on opposition parties and emphasise unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
CBN implements stricter BVN rules from 1 May 2026 to combat identity fraud, enhance digital banking security, and improve fraud response with a temporary watchlist.
The Nigerian government opens portal for free business registration with the aim to capture the informal sector and grow small, medium enterprises nationwide.
The Central Bank of Nigeria mandates banks to enhance cash availability, enabling a stress-free festive season for Nigerians amid rising digital transactions.
Nigeria's economy faces a tighter foreign exchange market and rising living costs in 2026, with digital finance growing amid challenges in consumer protection.
The CBN's $7.53 billion intervention stabilised the naira, noting a 7.14% gain in 2025, reversing past deficits with a $4.60 billion balance of payments surplus.
Applications are now open for the FGN–ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme, empowering young Nigerians with vital digital skills for entrepreneurship.
Nigeria's current account surplus narrows to $3.42bn despite rising crude oil and refined petroleum exports, as remittances provide vital external support.
Nigerian banks introduce a 10% withholding tax on foreign currency deposit interest from January 1, 2026, amidst President Tinubu's tax reforms for a fairer system.
Femi Otedola shared his thoughts on the economic reforms of President Tinubu, as he disclosed that First Bank has met the N500 billion recapitalisation requirement.
The naira appreciates 6.5% in 2025, led by CBN reforms and improved FX liquidity, yet structural vulnerabilities keep economists cautiously optimistic.
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