Isa AbdulMumin
15 Nov
There is no longer a timeline within which old notes will be in existence for, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. Director, Corporate Communications of the apex bank, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, who disclosed this in Abuja yesternight...
9 Nov
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) insists there is no scarcity of Naira notes in the country.The apex bank said in Abuja yesterday that the continued rumour of scarcity of banknotes is assuming a worrying height.
3 Nov
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians that there is sufficient stock of currency notes for economic activities in the country and advised against panic withdrawals.
1 Nov
CBN Director, Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, who said this in Abuja yesterday, urged Nigerians to discountenance a text message going around alleging plans to introduce new currency into circulation.
9 Oct 2023
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday said that the eNaira is not a threat to financial stability in the country.
22 Sep 2023
Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso formally assumed duty as the acting governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday, pending his confirmation by the Senate.
4 Aug 2023
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians it will deliver on its core mandate of ensuring monetary and price stability in the country. Director, Corporate Communications Department, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin, disclosed this in Lokoja
18 May 2023
Over 300 players are expected to compete for honours in different categories of the 2023 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Open Tennis Championship, which serves off at the Tennis Complex of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, today.
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