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Fed's Williams Sees No Urgency for Further Rate Cuts

New York Fed President John Williams says recent US inflation data was distorted by a government shutdown and Black Friday sales, advising patience on further interest rate cuts. Get the full analysis.

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate to 3.75% after UK inflation eased faster than expected. Governor Andrew Bailey confirmed the move, marking the sixth reduction since August 2024. Read more for the full analysis.

ECB holds rates steady at 2% as inflation cools

The European Central Bank keeps its key deposit rate at 2% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Analysts scrutinise Lagarde's comments for clues on future monetary policy amid uncertain inflation outlook. Read more.

Nigeria's Mother Tongue Education Policy Revoked

The Federal Government's controversial cancellation of the 2022 National Language Policy sparks outrage. Education stakeholders demand reversal, citing threats to Nigeria's linguistic heritage and flawed reasoning.

Trump's New Strategy Shifts US Global Role

President Trump's new security strategy vows a major shift from global dominance to regional focus in Latin America, a hardline on migration, and confrontation with European allies. Read the full analysis.

NDIC Assures Deposit Safety, Warns Against Fraudsters

NDIC MD reassures Nigerians of deposit safety with up to ₦5m insurance. He warns against Ponzi schemes and details collaboration with CBN for banking stability. Visit their Trade Fair pavilion for more.

CBN Sets New Cash Withdrawal Limits Effective 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced revised cash withdrawal rules, setting new weekly limits for individuals and corporates to start in January 2026. Learn the new limits and fees.

CBN Enforces New Cash Withdrawal Limits & Fees

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced new weekly cash withdrawal limits of N500,000 for individuals and N5m for corporates, with excess fees starting January 1, 2026. Read the full details.

Christmas Cash Demand Hits New Highs in Nigeria

Nigerians are scrambling for physical cash ahead of Christmas, driven by fears of ATM downtimes. The CBN tightens oversight as over N4.4 trillion remains outside banks. Read the full analysis.

16 Banks Meet CBN Capital Rules Ahead of 2026 Deadline

CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso confirms 16 banks have met new capital thresholds. With the March 2026 deadline approaching, the recapitalisation drive aims to strengthen lenders for Nigeria's $1 trillion economy goal.

Naira Strengthens as Dollar Inflows Surge Over 64%

The Nigerian Naira receives a significant boost as dollar inflows into the FX market jump by 64.24% to $841.10 million, improving liquidity and strengthening the official rate. Read the full analysis.

CBN Consolidates Financial Market Reform Gains

CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso outlines progress in Nigeria's financial reforms as naira stabilizes, inflation drops to 16.05%, and reserves hit $46.7 billion. Learn how these gains impact Nigeria's economy.

CBN sells $36.60m to banks amid naira depreciation

Central Bank of Nigeria intervenes in forex market with $36.60 million sale to authorized dealers including Access, UBA, Zenith banks to stabilize naira. Experts analyze impact on currency stability.

CBN Won't Fund Fiscal Deficits, Says Cardoso

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso declares an end to fiscal deficit financing, commits to single-digit inflation. Nigeria's economy shows resilience amid reforms. Read more.

Nigeria's Policy-Trust Gap Among Africa's Widest

New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.

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