Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Editors Pick DSS Arrests CBN … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that sensational Instagram blogger, Cutie Juls has revealed how embattled Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele paved way for former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Beauty Tukura to koi the reality TV show. According to Cutie Juls, Emefiele has been providing financial support to Beauty, enabling her lavish lifestyle … Read more
Moment the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele can be accessed on Eko Hot Blog. According to reports, Emefiele was arrested in Lagos and flown to the Federal Capital Territory for questioning. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, June 11th, 2023 Why … Read more
The DSS is set to interrogate other top CBN directors along side Emefiele Emefiele was arrested by the DSS on Saturday, and interrogations will begin soon. The DSS also plan to seek a court other to increase his time of detainment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) is set … Read more
The CBN has revoked the operational licenses of 132 microfinance banks and other financial institutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 132 microfinance banks, four primary mortgage banks, and three finance companies in the country. The revocation exercise was made public through the official … Read more
Nigerians are protesting at CBN headquarters demanding the resignation and arrest of CBN Governor over the failed new naira notes policy. The protesters claim that the policy has caused hardship for many Nigerians, leading to deaths. The group plans to call for Emefiele’s arrest and prosecution by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. … Read more
Emefiele has denied involvement in a plot against Tinubu. Reports had emerged that Emefiele is determined to influence the outcome of the March 18 governorship election in Lagos State against the APC. Reacting to the allegation, the CBN governor described the reports as completely false and malicious. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Godwin Emefiele, the … Read more
The CBN dropped a fresh hint on the Naira deadline and scarcity. Emefiele said the February 10 deadline is “non-negotiable.” The CBN governor stated this on Tuesday while briefing the diplomatic community at the ministry of foreign affairs in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has insisted that its February … Read more
Emefiele has announced that operatives of the EFCC and ICPC will monitor the distribution of new naira notes to banks. The CBN Governor disclosed this on Sunday after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the implementation of the naira redesign. The apex bank had fixed January 31, 2023, as the deadline for the withdrawal of the … Read more
House Committee has demanded the arrest of Godwin Emefiele over the old Naira deadline. The ad-hoc committee on Sunday rejected the 10-day extension by the CBN. The CBN had fixed January 31st as the deadline for the exchange of the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives … Read more
CBN Governor Emefiele has again insisted that there is ‘no going back on January 31 deadline’. The CBN has insisted that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes will no longer be accepted after the deadline. The apex bank made this known via its verified Twitter handle on Saturday evening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
CBN Governor Emefiele is in fresh trouble as Reps threatened warrant of arrest on him over naira notes swap. Section 89 gives the parliament power to issue a warrant of arrest on anybody who refuses to honour an invitation from them. The lawmakers would reconvene on Tuesday to take an action against Emefiele and other … Read more
CBN has slashed the daily withdrawal limit to N20,000 per day at POS and N100k per week from banks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has limited weekly cash withdrawals over the counter to N100,000 for individuals and N500,000 for organisations regardless of their size. This is according to a … Read more
A viral video has shown damaged Naira notes stocked in bag bags in an unidentified place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely a week after the release of the newly redesigned naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), bags of damaged old Naira denomination were discovered in a viral video. EDITOR’S PICKS Danger … Read more
CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele has announced that the new Naira notes will be unveiled tomorrow. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday announced that President Muhammadu Buhari will officially unveil the designed Naira notes tomorrow Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Emefiele made this known during … Read more
The CBN’s spokesman Osita Nwanisobi said he read report of his purported sack in some media like everyone else Other CBN staff also claimed they are not aware of Emefiele’s sack as widely reported EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EFCC Re-arraigns Dasuki, Yuguda, Others Over N23.3bn Fraud Okorocha Home … Read more
Buhari Sacks CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Godwin Emefiele was engulfed in controversies after expressing genuine interest in becoming the next president of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others BREAKING: Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] [JUST IN] 2023: Another APC Chieftain Defects To PDP [PHOTO] … Read more
Emefiele, through his counsel, S.T. Maliki, told Justice Ahmed Mohammed that a notice of discontinuance had been filed and served on the defendants Lawyer to the 4th defendant, John Aikpokpo-Martins, opposed Emefiele’s intention to withdraw the suit EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Another APC Chieftain Defects To PDP [PHOTO] 2023 Presidency: Tinubu Opens Up On … Read more
PDP stated that “Emefiele should know that Nigerians will never have a heart attack because of APC’s impunity The opposition party urged Emefiele to be ready for investigation, prosecution, and possible conviction… EDITOR’S PICK ‘You’re Not Fit For President’ – Nigerians React After Atiku Deletes Tweets Condemning Student’s Killing Atiku Deletes Posts Condemning Student’s Killing … Read more
The Presidency said that it is not necessary for the president to carry out a probe, adding that it is the duty of anti-graft agencies and journalists As regards the presidential ambition of the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Shehu said the directive is clear and that it is left to Emefiele and his legal counsel … Read more