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JUST IN: CBN Frowns At Exporting Without Documentation, as Proceeds hits $5.6bn
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has warned exporters and shipping companies to desist from exporting without documentation, saying, “What this does is to reduce the export earning potentials of the country.”
Emefiele made the call today during the Bi-Annual RT200 Non-Oil Export Summit in Abuja.
The CBN boss said: “we keep hearing cases of people trying as much as possible to sidestep the process.
“All I can do now is to appeal to those of us who want to export without documentation to please try as much as possible to desist from this practice.
“We will continue to engage customs, we will continue to engage Nigerian Ports Authority and we will continue to engage the shipping lines and agents to ensure that we nip in the bud the incidences of exporting without documentation.”
Emefiele recalls a meeting of the bank with the shipping lines : “About three years ago when we had a meeting at the CBN in Lagos with the shipping lines, I had said that the CBN will be beaming searchlight on undocumented exports.
“And we had advised the shipping lines at that meeting that we will also be monitoring and if we find that they export without documentation we will fine them by placing their accounts on Post No Debit order.
“We have so far not done anything like that, because we feel that our shipping lines will be responsible to do what is right.
“However, if we do not see the kind of cooperation that we expect, I will have to insist that we do what we need to do.”
He disclosed that the export proceeds repatriation into the country increased by 40 per cent from $3 billion in 2021 to $5.6 billion at the end of 2022.
The CBN Governor added that the momentum for 2023 was equally showing strong numbers and impressive prospects.
“In the first quarter of 2023, a total of US$1.7 billion was repatriated to the economy while about $790 million was sold at the Investors and Exporters window year-to-date.”
Emefiele said the balance of the proceeds remained in the Export Domiciliary Accounts of exporters, noting that proceeds that were not sold at the Investors and Exporters window (I&E) could not and would not be eligible for the rebate.
He urged those holding their export proceeds in their domiciliary accounts to take advantage of the rebate by selling them at the I&E Window.
He expressed the bank’s continued commitment and assurance to strengthening and expanding foreign exchange supply into the market.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu Commends CBN’s RT200 FX programme
Also at the event, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, commended the CBN for its introduction of the programme.
He said that it was a critical step for diversifying the economy.
Sanwo-Olu was represented by the Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Samuel Egube.
He stated that it would also increase the capacity of the non-oil sector to generate more foreign exchange earnings, boost economic growth, and stabilise the economy generally.
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Exchange Rates Today, Wednesday 10 June, 2026
Black Market Rates
US Dollar (USD) Buy ₦1,390 Sell ₦1,400
Great British Pound (GBP) Buy ₦1,855 Sell: ₦1, 875
EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1,000 Sell ₦1, 100
Official CBN Exchange Rates
US Dollar (USD) ₦1,360.55
Great British Pound (GBP) ₦1,823. 00
EURO (EUR) ₦1,873.61
SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,709. 02
JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.49
CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦200.92
West African CFA (XOF) ₦2.40
West African Unit Account (WAUA) ₦1,856. 66
SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦362. 38
SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦82.71
Black Market Rates
US Dollar (USD) Buy ₦1,390 Sell ₦1,400
Great British Pound (GBP) Buy ₦1,855 Sell: ₦1, 875
EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1,000 Sell ₦1, 100
South African Rand (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90
UAE Dirham Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370
Chinese Yuan Buy ₦180 Sell ₦200
Ghana Cedi (GHS) Buy ₦100 Sell ₦115
West African CFA Buy ₦2,450 Sell ₦2,550
Central African CFA Buy ₦2,320 Sell 2400
Australian Dollar Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900
Credit: CBN I Aboki Forex
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Invest in Lagos 3.0 Summit Attracts more than 600 delegates
Ohibaba.com reports that the summit, themed “Lagos: The Business Gateway to Africa,” featured presentations from representatives of the Presidency and the governors of Lagos, Imo, Abia, Plateau, Taraba and Nasarawa states.
• Representatives of government and private sector delegates at the summit
Invest in Lagos 3.0 Summit attracted more than 600 delegates—including global institutions, sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions and trade networks.
Ohibaba.com reports that the summit, themed “Lagos: The Business Gateway to Africa,” featured presentations from representatives of the Presidency and the governors of Lagos, Imo, Abia, Plateau, Taraba and Nasarawa states.
The host governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, called for increased private sector investment in rail transport, energy, agriculture, agro-processing and water infrastructure.
He said that addressing transportation challenges would unlock Lagos’ economic potential, reduce travel time, boost productivity and improve returns on investment.
Minister of Finance, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, assured investors of the Federal Government’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment through ongoing fiscal reforms. He said the new tax law has eliminated multiple taxation, improved compliance and provided relief for small and medium enterprises.
Oyedele added that stamp duty collection has been transferred to state governments and commended states that have adopted harmonised tax systems.
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UBA wins 2026 ‘Banker Technology’ award for AI innovation
UBA’s recognition centres on integrating Leo, its AI-powered chatbot, with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), enabling customers to send funds across borders in local currencies via a conversational interface.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Award
In its assessment of UBA’s winning entry, The Banker noted that “the bank has cemented its status as a leading digital operator by placing technology at the centre of its growth strategy across more than 20 countries, with this approach most visible in its work on cross-border transfers, spanning digital payments, AI-driven engagement, and e-business”
UBA’s Executive Director Designate, Digital Banking, Emmanuel Lamptey, received the award on behalf of the bank.
He emphasised that the bank’s aim to fully digitise banking across the entire continent“.
” Africa’s financial future will not be built on branches or borders. It will be built on intelligence, interoperability, and trust at scale,” Lamptey said.
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