CBN releases $500 m, clears more verified forex liabilities backlog
Economy, Featured
IN its determination to address the backlog of verified foreign exchange transactions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released US$500 million to various sectors. This comes barely a week after the Bank paid approximately US $2.0 billion to settle outstanding commitments across manufacturing, aviation, and petroleum sectors.
Hakama Sidi Ali, acting director of the Corporate Communications Department at the CBN, stated this in Abuja on Monday, January 29, noting that the Management of the CBN was committed to settling all legitimate foreign exchange backlogs within a short time frame.
Reiterating the assurances of the Olayemi Cardoso, CBN governor, Ali said the CBN had begun implementing a comprehensive strategy to improve liquidity in the Nigerian foreign exchange markets in the short, medium, and long term.
“As the Governor said, the CBN’s focus is on addressing fundamental issues that have hindered the effective operation of the Nigerian FX markets over the years,” she added.
While noting that the forex market reforms were designed to streamline and unify multiple exchange rates, foster transparency, and reduce arbitrage opportunities, Sidi Ali expressed confidence that a stable exchange rate would boost investor confidence and attract foreign investment.
She, therefore, urged all participants in the market to play by the rules, stressing that transparency in the market would enable the fair determination of exchange rates and, by extension, guarantee stability for businesses and individuals alike.
It will be recalled that the CBN, over the past few months, has released various sums in its effort to clear the backlog of foreign exchange liabilities.
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-JANUARY 29, 2024 @ 12:52 GMT|
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