Banks’ Deposits with CBN Fall to N82.99tn

Central Bank Unveils Payments Vision to Curb Cash

The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched an aggressive financial strategy to drive the country toward a one-trillion-dollar economy. Dubbed the Payments System Vision 2028, the blueprint aims to drag an additional 50 million citizens into the formal banking system. Governor Olayemi Cardoso presented the four-year roadmap in Abuja, framing electronic payment channels as vital…

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Naira Strengthens Against British Pound to N1,788

Naira Stabilises Against Dollar at N1,372 as Arbitrage Gap Narrows

The Nigerian naira maintained a stable trajectory against the United States dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets this morning. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market showed the local currency trading at an official rate of 1,372.84 naira per dollar. This figure represents a minor adjustment from the 1,372.64 naira recorded at…

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Naira Firms at 1,352 Against the Dollar August 18 2026

Naira Holds Steady at N1,370 as Central Bank Intervenes

The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability against the United States Dollar during early morning trading across both official and parallel markets. Financial market data on Tuesday showed the local currency trading near N1,370.94 per dollar at the official window. Bureau de Change operators in Lagos and Abuja reported similar tight trading spreads, indicating a temporary…

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