Nigeria — Nigerian naira
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President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has pledged to deepen ongoing economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange market, if re-elected. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian naira's stability and predictability are highlighted as early gains from Nigeria's economic reforms, enabling better planning for businesses and households. The government also approved crude oil sales to domestic refineries in Nigeria — Nigerian naira to reduce foreign exchange pressure.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under Muhammadu Buhari, has been convicted by the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering. The Nigeria — Economic and Financial…
Impact: The alleged fraud involves the conversion of N33.8 billion, the national currency of Nigeria.
Apr 16, 2026 · 45 articles
Domestic
Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria, is currently on trial for an amended 20-count charge including criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, and conspiracy, amounting to…
Impact: The controversial redesign policy of the Nigeria — Nigerian naira, introduced during Godwin Emefiele's tenure, is a key aspect of the investigation and trial.
Apr 27, 2026 · 34 articles
Domestic
President Bola Tinubu has formally initiated his re-election campaign for the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria. His Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress were purchased by Nigerian National…
Impact: The nomination forms for the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress presidential election were priced at ₦100 million (Nigeria — Nigerian naira).
Apr 28, 2026 · 37 articles
Domestic
President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda — Kigali, announced that Nigeria is set to attract nearly $20 billion in foreign direct investment in 2026 due to ongoing economic reforms focused…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian naira is the local currency of Nigeria, which Bola Tinubu advocates for increased use in intra-African trade to reduce costs and shield African economies from external volatility.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Social media influencer Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, also known as Blessing CEO, was arraigned by the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Ikoyi, Lagos, on…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian naira is the currency involved in the alleged N36 million fraud, representing the financial value at the center of the case.
May 15, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
Impact: Six of the ten crude cargoes supplied by NNPC Limited to Dangote Group were supplied in Nigeria — Nigerian naira, supporting local currency arrangements.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, through its Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad, arrested six suspected kidnappers in Nigeria — Kaduna State on April 3, 2026. The suspects, including Yusuf Shuaibu, Abubakar Bagudu, Yau Murtala,…
Impact: Ransoms totaling ₦24 million and ₦18 million were collected in Nigeria — Nigerian naira by the kidnapping syndicate.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with Galaxy Backbone Limited to provide subsidized sovereign cloud services to startups participating in the iHatch programme. This collaboration, facilitated by NITDA's Office for…
Impact: Post-credit billing for cloud services will be conducted in Nigeria — Nigerian naira, protecting startups from foreign exchange volatility.
May 03, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director-General of the Nigeria — National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, has denied reports of his arrest by the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He clarified that he only honored…
Impact: The alleged money laundering involves approximately ₦500 billion, which is the local currency of Nigeria.
May 14, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force has dismissed and arrested several officers in Nigeria — Rivers State for alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, extortion, and other criminal activities. Two separate syndicates were uncovered, with…
Impact: Millions of Nigeria — Nigerian naira were extorted from victims by the corrupt police officers.
May 15, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released its timetable for the 2026 primary elections in Nigeria, leading up to the 2027 general elections. The schedule, announced by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi,…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian naira is the currency in which the nomination fees for the primary elections are denominated.
May 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe was confirmed as Nigeria's Minister of Power by the Nigeria — Senate of Nigeria, following an extensive screening process. He pledged to implement immediate reforms to address the nation's chronic electricity crisis,…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian naira is indirectly affected by the N6 trillion liquidity crisis in the power sector, which Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe aims to resolve through financial reforms.
May 06, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
Fidelity Bank reported a 45% increase in gross earnings to N1.52 trillion for the 2025 financial year, driven by higher interest income and foreign currency revaluation gains. The bank's shareholders' funds surpassed N1 trillion, bolstered…
Impact: Fidelity Bank's financial results are reported in Nigeria — Nigerian naira, and foreign currency revaluation gains significantly impacted its non-interest revenue.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
The Matthew Omodayo Owotuga Foundation, established in honor of the late Matthew Omodayo Owotuga Foundation, announced the disbursement of N204 million towards community development, academic excellence, and economic empowerment. A significant highlight is the official…
Impact: The Matthew Omodayo Owotuga Foundation disbursed N204 million (Nigeria — Nigerian naira) for its initiatives.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Saleh Mamman, Nigeria's former Minister of Power, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8 billion Nigeria — Nigerian naira ($24.71 million) intended for government-financed hydroelectric projects, including the Mambilla and Zungeru…
Impact: The Nigeria — Nigerian naira is the currency in which the laundered funds were denominated, totaling 33.8 billion naira.
May 13, 2026 · 12 articles
Regulatory
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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