CBN reveals stance on revoking licenses of Wema, Polaris, Unity Banks

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June 11, 2024

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has said there is no plan to revoke the licenses of Wema, Polaris and Unity Banks.

The acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, on Monday, made this clarification in a statement.

Recall that a circular made the round on Monday suggesting that the apex bank has dissolved the boards of the three banks barely after revoking the license of Heritage Bank.

However, the apex bank spokesperson described the claim as false.

CBN reassured members of the banking public of the safety of their deposits and the banking system’s resilience.

“Without prejudice to the ongoing recapitalization process, I want to restate that the Nigerian banking industry remains resilient.

“Key financial soundness indicators remain within current regulatory thresholds.

“Customers are, therefore, encouraged to proceed with their transactions as usual, as the CBN is committed to ensuring the safety of the banking system,” she stated.

On June 3, CBN announced the withdrawal of license for Heritage Bank over poor financial performance.

To quell public panic, the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC assured Heritage Bank depositors that it had already begun the process of repaying their money.

NPA initiate trucks movement code to ease traffic at Lagos ports

The initiative is designed to ensure that each truck is matched exclusively to its designated empty container, eliminate multiple allocations, improve traffic management and enhance operational efficiency within the port corridor.

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July 30, 2026

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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has introduced a movement code to streamline the movement of empty containers into seaport terminals and reduce traffic congestion caused by container trucks along the Apapa and Tin Can Island port corridors.

The Guardian reported that under the new policy, the movement code will serve as a unique identifier generated by a holding bay for every empty container uploaded to the Electronic Call-Up (ETO) platform.

The code must correspond with the details captured on the ETO system before trucks are granted access to port terminals.

In a notice issued to stakeholders, the NPA said the movement code has become a mandatory requirement for completing the truck-container matching process.

Truck drivers are required to obtain the code from designated holding bays before proceeding to the ports.

According to the authority, the initiative is designed to ensure that each truck is matched exclusively to its designated empty container, eliminate multiple allocations, improve traffic management and enhance operational efficiency within the port corridor.

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Okonjo-Iweala lauds Cardoso for stabilising Nigeria’s monetary environment

Okonjo-Iweala, gave the commendation on Thursday at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum held in Abuja, with the theme: “Building Resilience Amidst Geo-economic Uncertainties.”

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July 30, 2026

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The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, for stabilising Nigeria’s monetary environment.

Okonjo-Iweala, gave the commendation on Thursday at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum held in Abuja, with the theme: “Building Resilience Amidst Geo-economic Uncertainties.”

Speaking at the forum, Okonjo-Iweala commended Cardoso on the work that he and his team have done on currency and monetary policy stabilisation.

However, she emphasised that Nigeria must sustain broader macroeconomic reforms.

“Nigerians have to feel the dividends of reform in the real economy,” she added.

The forum brought together policymakers, business leaders and development partners to discuss strategies for strengthening Africa’s resilience amid growing global economic uncertainty.

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Naira Exchange Rates Thursday, July 30 : Black Market, CBN, Commercial Bank

Sterling Bank publishes both a buy rate and a sell rate for USD, GBP, EUR, and ZAR. The buy rate is what Sterling Bank will pay you when you exchange foreign currency for Naira. The sell rate is what you will pay when buying foreign currency from Sterling Bank at its branches.