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EXPOSED: CBN uncovers $2.4bn forex scam
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In a startling revelation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor Yemi Cardoso, has disclosed that law enforcement agencies are investigating foreign exchange forwards valued at approximately $2.4 billion.
Cardoso noted that these transactions are deemed ineligible for payment.
This disclosure emerged after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, March 26.
The CBN governor shed light on the meticulous forensic audit conducted on these transactions, uncovering numerous discrepancies and rendering them invalid.
The CBN, upon settling certain tranches of FX backlog, encountered transactions marred by issues concerning their authenticity.
Consequently, Deloitte management consultants were engaged to conduct a comprehensive forensic analysis spanning several months to scrutinize the legitimacy of these forward-contracted transactions.
During the audit process, it was established that several transactions failed to meet the criteria for validation. Instances were found where allocations worth millions of dollars were disbursed without corresponding requests, and some transactions lacked proper documentation or were outright illegal.
According to Cardoso, “In the cause of that forensic audit, we determined that a number of these transactions did not qualify. In some cases, you had some requests, which well you actually had some allocations that were made in millions of dollars, which were never requested for.
“You also had somewhere they had no Naira and they were also allocated, you know, huge sums, the foreign exchange and the list goes on and it was for that reason that we refused to validate those particular transactions.
“We refused to validate them because you know apart from the fact that documentation was not satisfactory in many cases they were outright illegal and the law enforcement agencies of course are now looking into those transactions that are as far as we’re concerned, not valid to be paid.”
Addressing concerns about potential backlogs among stakeholders, Cardoso assured that the market remains open and transparent for them to address any outstanding contractual obligations. However, the CBN has diligently verified and settled recognized backlogs of forward transactions.
Cardoso reiterated the CBN’s commitment to maintaining price stability and fighting inflation. He emphasized the need for strict adherence to the core mandate of the central bank, ensuring the restoration of the average Nigerian’s purchasing power.
To this end, the MPC announced a significant hike in the benchmark interest rate to 24.75 percent as part of efforts to curb inflation. This decision, accompanied by adjustments to reserve requirements for banks, aims to tighten control over the money supply and stabilize prices.
According to Cardoso, the committee decided to: raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 200 basis points to 24.75 percent from 22.75 percent; adjust the asymmetric corridor around the MPR to +100/-300 basis points; retain the Cash Reserve Ratio of Deposit Money Banks at 45.0 percent; adjust the Cash Reserve Ratio of Merchant Banks from 10.0 percent to 14.0 percent and retain the Liquidity Ratio at 30.0 percent
Looking ahead, the CBN anticipates a gradual moderation of inflation rates by May, with measures in place to foster economic growth while maintaining price stability. The committee called for the full implementation of agricultural policies to enhance food supply and urged broader fiscal consolidation to improve tax collection.
Furthermore, Cardoso addressed concerns regarding the forex market, emphasizing the need to foster competition and transparency. He criticized the “oligopolistic nature of restrictions on dairy imports,” advocating for an open and inclusive foreign exchange market.
On the issue of cryptocurrency regulation and the Binance scandal, Cardoso clarified the CBN’s limited role, highlighting collaboration with relevant authorities while emphasizing that cryptocurrency regulation falls under the purview of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The United States Mint has released 250,000 $1 coins featuring the likeness of President Donald Trump to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary.
The coins, released on Wednesday, are legal tender and have also entered circulation, meaning members of the public could receive them as change when making cash payments.
US Mint, in a post on its website, said the coin features a portrait of Trump designed by the United States Mint Chief Engraver, Joseph Menna, and inspired by an official White House photograph by Daniel Torok.
“The reverse (tails) design features the Presidential Seal, which shows an eagle holding an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, with a shield on its breast and a banner inscribed ‘E PLURIBUS UNUM’ in its beak.
“The shield contains the additional inscription ‘250’ to honor the Semiquincentennial of the United States. The additional inscriptions are ‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’ and ‘ONE DOLLAR.’
The coins have a gold-like finish but are made from non-precious metals. They are being minted in Philadelphia.
The Mint is selling the coins in rolls of 25 and bags of 100. A roll costs $61, while a bag costs $154.50.
Some special-issue coins were randomly included in the rolls and bags. According to the Mint, those coins bear a “July 4th” mark because they were struck on July 4, the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The Mint said demand for the coins was high, with a virtual waiting room activated on Wednesday because of “extraordinarily high traffic” on its website.
Households were initially limited to two orders, although the Mint said the restriction would be lifted at 2 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday.
The release follows controversy over the depiction of a living president on US currency.
Federal law had previously prohibited living people from being depicted on US currency, but the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, signed by Trump during his first term, contained provisions allowing coins commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the coin “celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all.”
The Trump administration has also maintained that congressional approval was not required for the coin, citing a history of commemorative coins bearing the likeness of sitting presidents.
The US Mint has released other commemorative coins as part of the 250th-anniversary celebrations, including Revolutionary War Quarters, American Eagle Gold Coins and Enduring Liberty Half Dollars.
In June, 250,000 Semiquincentennial 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters bearing a special “July 4th” mark were also released into circulation.
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Iran’s currency has suffered another historic collapse, with the rial plunging to more than 2.2 million against the US dollar amid renewed military strikes and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The latest crash represents a fresh blow to Iran’s already battered economy as the conflict continues to put pressure on the country’s financial markets and businesses.
The rial has been under sustained pressure in recent weeks, with growing uncertainty over the country’s economic outlook, sanctions and the intensifying military confrontation contributing to the currency’s rapid decline.
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The latest exchange-rate movement means that $1 is now worth more than 2.2 million Iranian rials on the open market, highlighting the extraordinary deterioration in the currency’s purchasing power.
The plunge comes as US-Iran military hostilities enter another dangerous phase, with fresh strikes reported amid the wider confrontation surrounding the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The economic impact of the escalating conflict is expected to extend beyond Iran, particularly as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy supplies and international trade.
For ordinary Iranians, the continued fall of the rial could translate into higher prices for imported goods, increased inflationary pressure and further erosion of household purchasing power.
The latest record low adds to mounting economic challenges facing Tehran as the country grapples with the combined impact of sanctions, military tensions and declining confidence in its currency.
With the rial now trading above the 2.2-million mark to the dollar, Iran’s currency crisis has entered another alarming phase as the military confrontation continues.
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 1st September 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.
The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 1st September 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1405 and buy at ₦1390 on Monday, 1st September, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1405
Buying Rate ₦1390
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1343
Lowest Rate ₦1320
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