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Nigeria’s Central Bank Made Critical Mistakes That Doomed The Country’s Currency Redesign

Global UpfrontMar 15, 2023March 15, 20230

Nigeria has successfully introduced new banknotes on about 10 occasions since independence in 1960. So why has the latest attempt been so controversial and traumatic?

Naira Swap: Over N500 Billion Of The Old N500, N1,000 Notes Yet To Be Returned To CBN, Says EFCC Chairman

Global UpfrontFeb 23, 2023February 23, 20230

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. AbudulRasheed Bawa, on Wednesday disclosed that over N500 billion of the old N500 and

Naira Swap Policy Benefits War Against Insecurity, Corruption, Says Buhari, Tasks CBN Governor To Implement Palliatives Measures

Global UpfrontFeb 16, 2023February 16, 20230

President Muhammadu Buhari insists that the cashless policy and Naira swap by the Central Bank have short and long term benefits for the country in

Violent Protests In Edo, Delta, Oyo, Ondo Staes Over Naira Scarcity

Global UpfrontFeb 15, 2023February 15, 20230

Violent protests have erupted in some states of the federation over the scarcity of old and new Naira notes. Footages obtained from netizens on Wednesday

Naira Swap: ISWAP Terrorists Dump Old Naira Notes On Passengers Along Lake Chad Basin Highway, Northeast Nigeria

Global UpfrontJan 31, 2023January 31, 20230

Suspected members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have distributed huge amounts of old notes to scores of commuters in the Lake