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- 9 Apr 2018
CBN Governor deploys new Deputy Governors
Godwin Emefiele Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assigned duties to the newly appointed Deputy Governors who assumed duty on March 28. Mr Isaac Okoroafor, the acting Director,…
- 8 May 2022
Tambuwal Asks Emefiele to Resign as CBN Governor for Eyeing Presidency
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called on the Federal Government to ensure the resignation of Godwin Emefiele, governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Governor of…
- 14 Feb 2022
PFN Seeks Probe of Emefiele, CBN Governor over Alleged Diversion of Funds for Presidential Ambition
Patriotic Front of Nigeria (PFN), a youth-based civil society group, has called on members of the National Assembly, to as a matter of urgent public importance, investigate cases of financial…
- 9 Jan 2014
Pressure on Sanusi to Quit as CBN Governor
The office of the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is embroiled in a web of claims and counter charges as the presidency has reportedly asked Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the governor to…
- 27 Dec 2013
Uncertainty over Sanusi, CBN Governor’s Job
Mallam Lamido Sanusi, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will proceed on retirement leave effective April 1, 2014, two months to the end of his tenure, according to a top official of the apex…
- 27 Jan 2022
Reps Ask CBN to Suspend Customs E-Invoice, Invite CBN Governor
House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the import/export electronic invoice policy. Godwin Emefiele, CBN governor The apex bank was…
- 9 Jun 2023
DSS Arrests Emefiele, Suspended CBN Governor
Godwin Emefiele, ousted governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Godwin Emefiele, ousted governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
- 21 Jun 2022
Buhari Defends Emefiele, Says CBN Governor’s Alternative Economic Model Good for Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari, has, defended the policies being implemented by Mr. Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying rather than follow textbook solutions developed…
- 20 Feb 2014
Jonathan Sacks Sanusi, CBN Governor
President Goodluck Jonathan has suspended Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and directed Sanusi to hand over to Dr. Sarah Alade, most senior deputy governor…
- 22 Sept 2023
Yemi Cardoso Assumes Duty as Acting CBN Governor
Dr Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday, formally assumed duty as the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a statement by Isa AbdulMumin, CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications,…
- 26 Sept 2023
Senate Confirms Yemi Cardoso as CBN Governor with 4 Deputies
Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the CBN. It also confirmed the nomination of Mrs Emem Usoro, Mr Muhammad Dattijo, Mr Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala…
- 12 Apr 2024
Court Grants Emefiele, Ex CBN Governor N50m Bail
An Ikeja Special Offences Court presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi has granted Godwin Emefiele, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor N50m bail. Godwin Emefiele, Ex. Gov,, CBN This is in…
- 9 Jun 2023
President Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor
President Bola Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, from…
- 2 Jul 2016
CBN Governor Flags-off YEDP Training for Corps Members
Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has flagged-off the formal training of successful National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members under the Youth Entrepreneurship…
- 16 Dec 2020
Ogoni Communities Pray to Jail CBN Governor over N182bn Judgment Debt
Ogoni communities in Rivers have instituted a contempt proceeding against Mr Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mr Godwin Emefiele,…
- 17 Sept 2024
Tinubu Did Not Ask Cardoso, CBN Governor to Resign – Presidency
President Bola Tinubu has not asked Yemi Cardoso to resign from his position as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), according to Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on…
- 24 Sept 2025
CBN Governor Confirms 14 Banks Meet New Capital Thresholds
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has confirmed that 14 Nigerian banks have fully met the new capital requirements set under the ongoing recapitalisation exercise. Cardoso…
- 9 Nov 2023
Cardoso, New CBN Governor has ‘Patch-Patch CV’ –Babachir Lawal Alleges
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has accused President Bola Tinubu of appointing Yemi Cardoso, new governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with a…
- 19 Sept 2021
More Groups Join Arewa Youth’s Call for CBN Governor’s Resignation
Seven different groups have added their voices to that of the Arewa Youth Assembly, calling for the resignation of Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), over his alleged…
- 9 Jun 2023
Tinubu Appoints Shonubi as Acting CBN Governor
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, deputy governor (Operations Directorate) as acting governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) following the suspension of Godwin…
- 1 Dec 2024
CBN Governor Urges Nigerians to Stay and Rebuild Amid Economic Reforms
Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians to reconsider leaving the country, popularly referred to as "Japa." He assured that the CBN is working toward…
- 20 Aug 2013
D-8 Commends CBN Governor
The Developing Eight countries (D8) has commended the efforts of Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CBN governor for his unrelenting efforts in promoting D8 activities by ensuring that members share…
- 12 Dec 2025
Reps Passes Bill for Single Six-Year Tenure for CBN Governor, Deputies
House of Representatives yesterday passed second reading a bill seeking to introduce a single, non-renewable six-year tenure for the Governor and Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
- 2 Dec 2013
The New CBN Governor by Sanusi
Whoever will be picked by President Goodluck Jonathan to take over at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must be able to develop the market, according to Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, governor of the apex…
- 2 Apr 2014
Emefiele, CBN Governor-in-Waiting Reels Agenda
Godwin Emefiele, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), governor-in-waiting, said he would look into all the issues raised by Nigerians when he assumed duties and would be firm and just in addressing them.…
- 15 Mar 2019
Otunuga Lobbies FG to Retain Emefiele as CBN Governor
Lukman Otunuga, a research analyst at FXTM, award-winning international forex broker, has said that the decision to change or retain or change the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria will impact…
- 26 Jan 2023
Old Naira Notes: Reps threaten to arrest CBN Governor, Bank CEOs
Members of the House of Representatives have threatened to invoke the relevant sections of the law to issue a warrant of arrest on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin…
- 9 Nov 2023
Reps Mull Board Chairman for CBN to Check Governor's Powers in New Bill
A bill to create the position of Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), separate from the position of the governor, scaled second reading in the House of Representatives…
- 6 Dec 2022
Buhari Nominates Aishah Ahmed, Edward Adamu as CBN Deputy Governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the names of Aishah Ahmed and Edward Adamu to the Senate for confirmation as deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). President Buhari’s request…
- 10 May 2019
Buhari Reappoints Emefiele as CBN Governor
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The President has written to the Senate to seek legislative approval for another tenure…