CBN Says Banking Sector Recapitalisation on Course, 30 Banks Meet New Capital Threshold

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported steady progress in the ongoing recapitalisation of the country’s banking sector, a key reform introduced in 2024 to strengthen the resilience, stability, and long-term capacity of the financial system to support Nigeria’s economic growth. Since the rollout of the policy, banks across the industry have been taking […]

CBN Receives Locally Sourced LBMA-Standard Gold into Foreign Reserves

…As Cardoso Advocates Reforms to Unlock Nigeria’s Mineral Potential The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined to London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery standards into its foreign reserves. This brings the CBN’s total gold holdings to $3.5 billion, marking a significant step in its reserve diversification strategy. The gold, […]

CBN: Nigeria’s Net Reserves Climb to $34.8 billion Amid Stronger External Position

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed that Nigeria recorded a significant rise in both gross and net foreign reserves at the close of 2025, underscoring renewed strength in the country’s external sector and the impact of ongoing monetary reforms. Following his disclosure at the post-Monetary Policy Committee […]

Nigerians Can Now Access AfriGO Cards Directly on the PalmPay App

AfriGO cards are now available on PalmPay, enabling Nigerians to request the national domestic card directly through the PalmPay mobile app. This integration expands access to AfriGO by making the card request process available across both digital and physical touch points. By leveraging a platform already used daily for payments, transfers, and other financial services, […]

Arthur Steven Projects 45.9% Gain for Nigerian Equities In 2026

…Says Pre-Election Liquidity, Dangote IPOs To Reshape Nigerian Market The Managing Director of Arthur Steven Asset Management Limited and former president of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Mr. Olatunde Amolegbe, has projected a 45.9 per cent return for Nigerian equities in the 2026 financial year, citing improving macroeconomic stability, pre-election liquidity, expected monetary easing and […]

Moniepoint Marks 10 Years of Impact, Disburses ₦1 Trillion in Credit to SMEs

Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem and Nigeria’s leading platform for small businesses, has released its 2025 Year in Review, celebrating a decade of “financial happiness” and transformative growth. With over 6 million active businesses on its platform, Moniepoint’s microfinance bank has now disbursed more than ₦1 trillion in credit, empowering thousands of enterprises — […]

S1trn Economic Growth Target: Expert Urges FG To Introduce Proactive Measures

The federal government has been charged to come up with proactive reforms.and policies towards achieving the one trillion dollar economy growth by 2030 A financial expert, the Executive Officer of CFG Advisory, Mr Tilwa Adebayo came up with this while reviewing the 2026 year’s economic forecast titled, “The urgency of now– reforms lead to productivity- […]