UPDATE: The Central Bank of Nigeria has cancelled I & E window after the unification of all the exchange rate windows. It is now known as Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The latest development followed the decision of Nigeria’s apex bank to abolish multiple exchange rates into the I&E FX Window on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. … Read more
Africa’s financial landscape has witnessed the rise of remarkable individuals whose prowess in trading and investing has propelled them to the forefront of the continent’s economic growth. These astute individuals have leveraged their insights, acumen, and unwavering determination to carve out a path of financial success. Infomediang.com takes a look at the profile of three … Read more
The announcement of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, is good and bad news for Form A applicants, especially Nigerian students seeking to pay fees abroad. Let’s talk about the bad news: before the floating of naira, form A applicants got an official rate of 463.38/USD for their forex needs. … Read more
Nigeria’s apex bank says naira4dollar scheme will end by June 30, 2023. The scheme was introduced by on March 5, 2021. This cessation of the scheme becomes necessary as a result of the unification of the exchange rate on the order of President Bola Tinubu. CBN’s Director of Financial Markets Dr. Angela Sere-Ejembi in a … Read more
Following the unification of the exchange rate by President Bola Tinubu, $/NGN is now determined by the prevailing to unify the prevailing market exchange rate. What does it mean to float the naira? Floating the naira means that the Central Bank of Nigeria is no longer controlling or fixing the value of the Nigerian currency … Read more
Indices trading provides traders with an opportunity to participate in the performance of a basket of stocks, representing a specific sector or the overall market. The popularity of indices trading has grown significantly over the years due to its potential for diversification and exposure to broad market trends. Let’s explore 5 popular indices trading strategies … Read more
Form A applicant is now required to submit valid three years Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs). The new directive is from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a message sent to one of our writers, the message reads: “Effective Thursday, 01 June 2023, customers initiating Form A requests will be required to provide a valid … Read more
In a bid to wipe out multiple exchange rates in Nigeria’s foreign exchange, the Central Bank of Nigeria has reportedly devalued the naira from NGN461.6 to NGN631. On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, the US dollar exchanged for N461.6 at the Importers and Exporters (I&E) window. The new exchange rate takes immediate effect, according to a report … Read more
The US Dollar rose against the Naira on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the parallel market as Nigerians countdown to the May 29 inauguration of the president-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Three days ago, the USD sold at NGN760 at the unofficial market, but today, the naira fell further trading at NGN765 at the black … Read more
Nigeria is responsible for 33.8% of the revenue of foreign airlines trapped in countries around the world. Nigeria and others owed $2.2 billion to airlines, said spokesperson of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Katherine Kaczynska in March 2023. Under the watch of the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari, the revenue of foreign airlines which they … Read more