6 d. ago Cardoso champions gender equity as women hold 35% of CBN’s director positions

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In a landmark development for gender representation in Nigeria’s banking sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that women now constitute 35 percent of its  directors and half of its Non-Executive Board. This, according to the apex bank, indicate  a strategic push towards gender-balanced leadership under Governor Olayemi Cardoso.  […] The post Cardoso champions gender equity as women hold 35% of CBN’s director positions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Annie Macaulay Wipes Instagram Posts Amid Divorce With TuFace, Sparks Reactions

Renowned Nollywood actress and 2Baba’s former wife, Annie Macaulay, has sparked reactions online following her return to social media. The actress, who recently made headlines after 2Baba announced their divorce, surprised many by wiping her entire Instagram page. While details surrounding their split remain unclear, the situation gained even more attention after the music star […] The post Annie Macaulay Wipes Instagram Posts Amid Divorce With TuFace, Sparks Reactions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago CBN plans fresh battle against forex speculators as naira slides

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, says the apex bank remains resolute in its commitment to maintaining order in the country’s foreign exchange market by identifying and eliminating bad actors whose activities undermine the stability of the naira. This came as findings showed that the naira depreciated slightly at the official Read More

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8 d. ago Cardoso engages Harvard scholars on CBN’s intellectual, economic leadership

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the bank’s strong commitment to fostering intellectual engagement and advancing policy-driven solutions for sustainable economic growth. Cardoso stated this while hosting a delegation of scholars from the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) as part of their Africa Trek, which included […] The post Cardoso engages Harvard scholars on CBN’s intellectual, economic leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago CBN making progress on FX stability, inflation control – Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said the apex bank is making steady progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market and tackling inflation. According to a press statement by the CBN on Tuesday, Cardoso stated this when he received a delegation of scholars from the Harvard Kennedy School at the Read More

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9 d. ago Cardoso engages Harvard scholars, reaffirms CBN’s role in intellectual, economic discourse

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja   The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to fostering intellectual engagement and policy-driven solutions.     According to a statement from the apex bank, Cardoso made this remark while hosting a delegation of scholars from the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) […] The post Cardoso engages Harvard scholars, reaffirms CBN’s role in intellectual, economic discourse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Emefiele’s trial: Court declines EFCC’s attempt to add new evidence

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, refused to allow the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to include additional proof of evidence against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Hamza Muazu refused allowing the prosecution while delivering ruling in a motion filed by Emefiele through Read More

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2 w. ago Kano: Appeal Court halts reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as Emir

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja stopped the reinstatement of the former Governor of Central Bank CBN, Sanusi Lamido as the Emir of Kano. The suspension by the appellate court is to await the judgment of the Supreme Court in the pending appeals over the Kano Emirate tussle. After resuming […] The post Kano: Appeal Court halts reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as Emir appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Emefiele disobeyed Buhari, took naira redesign contract abroad – EFCC

An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the directive of former President Muhammadu Buhari to award the 2022 naira redesign to a local contractor. Eneanya, a detective with the EFCC, Read More

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2 w. ago Naira redesign: Emefiele ignored Buhari’s approved design – Witness

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chinedu Eneanya, on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disregarded the naira redesign approved by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and implemented his own version. Eneanya, an EFCC investigator who testified as Principal Witness 7, Read More

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3 w. ago Court orders permanent forfeiture of $1.4M linked to ex CBN gov, Emefiele

From Lukman Olabiyi Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ruled that $1.4 million tied to fraud involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, be permanently forfeited to the federal government. Delivering the judgment yesterday ,Justice Ayokunle Faji stated that the funds were proven to be proceeds of unlawful […] The post Court orders permanent forfeiture of $1.4M linked to ex CBN gov, Emefiele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Again, Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $1.4m Linked To Emefiele

Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1.4million linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the federal government. The judge initially granted a final forfeiture order on June 24, 2024, but set it aside on June 27, 2024, […]

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3 w. ago Cardoso sees national theatre unlocking $25bn in creative sector

Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has described the ongoing renovation of the National Theatre in read more Cardoso sees national theatre unlocking $25bn in creative sector

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4 w. ago New Zealand central bank governor announces surprise resignation

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr has resigned in a surprise move, with his role finishing on March read more New Zealand central bank governor announces surprise resignation

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