The Federal Ministry of Finance has assured investors and international partners that Nigeria remains stable and focused on economic growth, following a joint security operation conducted by Nigerian and United States forces in Sokoto on Christmas Day. In a statement issued on Sunday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun said the operation should not be misinterpreted as a sign of internal conflict or instability. “Nigeria remains firmly on a path...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced revisions to its cash withdrawal and cash deposit regulations, increasing weekly withdrawal limits for individuals and corporate entities. Effective 1 January 2026, all deposit-taking institutions must allow: Individuals to withdraw up to ₦500,000 per week and corporates up to ₦5 million per week across all cash-out channels (ATM, POS, over-the-counter). ATM withdrawals fixed at ₦100,000 per day, within the overall weekly ceiling of ₦500,000. The removal of...