The Director General of Nigeria’s Securities Regulator has announced plans to delist the local currency from peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platforms in the coming days. He insisted that the decision to delist the naira aims to eliminate the manipulation of the local currency by P2P cryptocurrency traders. P2P Crypto Transactions Ban The Nigerian Securities and Exchange […]
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Denies Using Forex Reserves to Defend Local Currency
The Nigerian central bank governor has refuted claims that the bank is using the country’s foreign exchange reserves to shore up the naira. The governor attributes the decline in reserves to debt repayments and other payments, which are made because they help to maintain Nigeria’s credibility. Maintaining Nigeria’s Credibility Yemi Cardoso, governor of the Central […]
Nigerian Central Bank Prohibits Use of Foreign Exchange as Collateral for Local Currency Loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria has barred the use of foreign exchange as collateral for local currency loans. In its April 8 letter addressed to banks, the CBN warned of severe consequences for banks that fail to comply with the latest directive. Halting the Slide of the Naira Hamstrung by ongoing shortages of U.S. dollars, […]
9 Tips for Local SEO Strategies for Cannabis Businesses
Creating high-quality content is key for any business, but this is especially true in the cannabis industry. Create content that focuses on local cannabis trends and laws, and make sure to integrate keywords naturally into your content. SEO is never one-and-done, so continually monitor your SEO metrics and …
Economic Intelligence Unit: Nigerian Central Bank Lacks Capacity to Defend Local Currency
The Economic Intelligence Unit has stated that the Central Bank of Nigeria cannot halt the rapid depreciation of the local currency. The continued volatility of the naira is expected to result in erratic regulation, primarily affecting businesses that hold foreign exchange. Nigeria Presses Ahead With Reforms The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) has stated that the […]