Nigeria's recent Eurobond issuance of US$2.25 billion has caught the attention of financial experts and investors alike. While the bond was oversubscribed, meaning there was strong investor demand, the coupon rate of 9.125% for the 10-year tranche and 9.625% for the 20-year tranche raises a few eyebrows. This rate appears to be on the higher …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that Nigerians have lost an estimated N300.2 billion to Ponzi and illegal investment schemes in recent years, sparking intensified enforcement and heightened investor-protection efforts. AbdulRasheed Dan-Abu, Head of Fintech and Innovation at the SEC, revealed the figure during the Commission’s 2025 Journalists Academy in Abuja on Thursday. …
A former director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Arunma Oteh, has called for urgent action to mobilise long-term capital, accelerate infrastructure development, and decentralise the management of Nigeria’s mineral resources to unlock sustainable growth. She made the call at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference on Tuesday, October 28 in Abuja. Oteh, …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has hailed the country’s removal from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, known as the "grey list”, following a successful on-site evaluation of reforms implemented across the financial system. The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) formally announced Nigeria’s removal from its watchlist on Friday, October 24, Pinnacle Daily …
Nigeria’s drive toward full financial inclusion has entered a defining phase, one where digital identity, smart regulation, and data-led innovation will determine who gets left behind in Africa’s largest economy. At the Semafor “Next 3 Billion Tour” held in Abuja this week, Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, announced that the Federal …
The key messaging from Nigeria’s delegation at the 2025 International Monetary Fund/World Bank annual meeting in Washington DC is that Nigeria's economic reform agenda is yielding tangible results, steering the nation toward stability, inclusiveness, and innovation-driven growth. According to Mr Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Leader of the …
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor, Dr Olayemi Cardoso, has said Nigeria’s economic reforms are yielding significant benefits and positioning the country firmly on the path to stability, inclusiveness, and innovation-driven growth. Cardoso said the economic reforms such as the removal of fuel subsidies, foreign exchange overhaul and policies aimed at boosting fiscal strength, have …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen financial and technical cooperation. The agreement was signed on Thursday, October 16, on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank annual meeting in Washington, DC, United States. It was endorsed by the Governor of the …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stated that the country's monthly foreign exchange (FX) turnover increased to an average of $8.6 billion in 2025, attributing this to reforms surrounding remittance and other issues. The Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Mohammed Sani Abdullahi, hinted at this on Wednesday, October 15, during an investors forum on the …
Nigeria's leaders remain focused on macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and a strong growth trajectory as the nation prepares for a 7% GDP growth target by 2027. The Nigeria Investors Forum, held on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank 2025 Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, offered a key opportunity for Nigeria’s officials to update investors on …
