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The Latest Breaking News from Godwin Emefiele

Court grants bail to ex-Nigerian central bank chief facing fraud charges

Godwin Emefiele, who was arrested by security services in June, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023

Former Nigerian central bank chief arraigned and remanded in prison for alleged fraud

The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been charged with procurement fraud

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Nigeria files 20 new charges against suspended central bank chief

Emefiele who made an unprecedented run for the Nigerian presidency last year, has been held in detention since June 10.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023

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Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor appears in court more than a month after his arrest

Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor has appeared in court in the economic hub of Lagoon on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Suspended Nigerian central bank governor denies firearm charges

The central bank chief, Nigeria’s longest-serving, has been suspended since June 10 and in state custody.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2023

Suspended Nigeria central bank governor charged after weeks in detention

Nigeria’s secret police say charges have been filed against the suspended central bank governor more than a month after he was taken into custody

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Nigerian court orders gov’t to release or charge central bank chief

Government lawyers say they secured a lower magistrate court order to hold Godwin Emefiele during investigation.

Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023

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‘I’m left with nothing’: Nigerians feel brunt of economic shakeup

President Tinubu’s policies please foreign investors, but a devalued currency and soaring petrol prices mean ‘national sacrifice mode’ is widely unpopular

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

Nigeria’s President Tinubu suspends anti-corruption agency head

The previous four anti-corruption heads have also been involved in controversies that led to their removal.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2023

Nigeria allows currency to drop third of value on official market

For decades, multiple exchange rates had led to foreign currency shortages that worsened under Godwin Emefiele.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023

How Emefiele, Nigeria’s powerful central bank chief lost his seat

Godwin Emefiele was second-longest-serving governor of Nigeria’s central bank and oversaw its biggest economic downturn.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023

Who is Folashodun Shonubi, Nigeria’s new central bank chief?

The appointment of the acting governor comes after the suspension and arrest of his powerful predecessor at the weekend.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023

Nigeria eurobonds rise after suspension of Central Bank governor

Godwin Emefiele arrested by state secret police at the weekend after his suspension by Nigeria’s president.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2023

Nigeria launches domestic card scheme to boost cashless economy

The move is part of the central bank’s moves to reduce cash flow within the borders of Africa’s biggest economy.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2023

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Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2022

Nigeria launches new banknotes to help curb corruption

Regulators have said January 31 is the deadline for old notes to either be used or deposited at banks.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Nigeria hopes new currency notes curb inflation, corruption

Nigeria has unveiled newly designed currency notes that the West African nation’s central bank says will help curb inflation and money laundering

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022

Nigeria: Inflation reaches 11-month high of 17 percent

The continuing war in Ukraine is partly responsible for upward price pressures in Nigeria.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2022

How has Nigeria’s digital currency fared since its launch?

Adoption rates of the eNaira, Africa’s first official digital currency, have been low since its introduction in October.

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Reuters · May 13, 2022

Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers resign to run in next year's election

Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers, including the junior petroleum minister, have resigned to run in next year's election, the information minister said on Friday, with the president pledging to replace them to keep government running.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2022

Nigeria’s NNPC, central bank ‘cannot help fix’ jet fuel prices

The jet fuel price increase has affected already debt-laden airlines that rely on the import.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2022

Nigeria court denies Emefiele request in presidential run

Ruling and opposition party members call for the resignation of the central bank governor who is running for president.

Tribune News Service · May 8, 2022

Nigeria central bank chief yet to decide on presidential bid

Nigerian central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele denied that he has decided to enter the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

Reuters · May 7, 2022

Nigeria's central bank governor has not decided on presidential bid

Nigerian central bank governor Godwin Emefiele has not decided to run for president next February or for another elected office and will remain in his current post, he said on Saturday after critics called on him to resign following reports of his political ambitions.

Al Jazeera · May 6, 2022

Nigeria’s central bank chief to run for presidency in 2023

There’s been a multitude of interest from heavyweights and has-beens to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as Nigerian president.

Reuters · May 6, 2022

Nigeria's central bank governor to seek ruling party ticket to run for president

Nigerian central bank governor Godwin Emefiele will seek the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) ticket to run for president next February, a ruling party spokesperson said on Friday.

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