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Nigeria’s Naira, Alongside Ethiopia and South Sudan, Ranked Among Africa’s Worst-Performing Currencies

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Nigeria’s currency, the naira, has been ranked among the worst-performing currencies in Africa, alongside the Ethiopian birr and South Sudanese pound. The ranking, which has raised concerns among financial experts and citizens alike, highlights the ongoing economic challenges facing these countries, particularly in managing currency stability and inflation.

The naira’s decline has been attributed to a combination of factors, including rising inflation, dwindling foreign reserves, and a high demand for foreign currency, particularly the US dollar. Over the past year, the naira has experienced significant depreciation against major global currencies, further weakening the purchasing power of Nigerians and contributing to a rise in the cost of living. The currency’s poor performance has led to heightened inflation, especially in the cost of imported goods and services.

Ethiopia and South Sudan are facing similar economic pressures. The Ethiopian birr has struggled under the weight of political instability and high inflation, while South Sudan’s economy, which is largely dependent on oil exports, has been hampered by low production and internal conflict. Both countries, like Nigeria, are grappling with the effects of external debt, declining foreign investment, and global economic pressures.

Analysts have noted that for Nigeria, addressing the naira’s poor performance requires a combination of strong fiscal policies, increased domestic production, and a more diversified economy. The Central Bank of Nigeria has implemented several measures, including the unification of exchange rates and restrictions on forex access for certain imports, but the desired impact on currency stabilization has yet to be fully realized.

In conclusion, the naira’s ranking as one of the worst-performing currencies in Africa underscores the need for comprehensive economic reforms to restore confidence in Nigeria’s financial system and improve overall currency stability.

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“We warned Nigerians” – EFCC Says After CBEX Crash

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said many Nigerians ignored its repeated warnings about digital trading platforms like CBEX.

Speaking on Channels Television, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale explained that the Commission had made efforts to educate the public on the risks of such platforms long before the recent crash.

CBEX, an online trading company with links to China, reportedly collapsed on Monday, locking investors out of their funds and resulting in an estimated N1.3 trillion loss. Videos have since circulated showing victims expressing frustration and heartbreak over their lost savings.

Oyewale stressed that the EFCC had previously published a list of 58 suspicious investment companies, warning citizens to steer clear. He said this was part of their effort to prevent scams and protect the public.

He emphasized that CBEX never had any real, registered presence in Nigeria, despite claims of physical offices in places like Ibadan. He also noted that the company operated entirely online and lacked any legal ties to Nigeria.

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According to Oyewale, the Commission had done its part by creating awareness and alerting Nigerians to the risks. “The rest is for people to be cautious and protect their money,” he said.

He also pointed to the newly introduced Investment and Securities Act 2025, which now makes it a criminal offense to engage in digital trading without proper licenses and compliance with Nigerian law.


 

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Legal Group Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over Tariffs, Claims He Exceeded His Authority

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A legal advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging US President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs on foreign trade partners. The group, Liberty Justice Center, argues that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing these tariffs and has asked the US Court of International Trade to block them.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of five small businesses, targets the tariffs Trump introduced on April 2, as well as the additional duties placed on China. These businesses include a wine and spirits importer from New York and a Virginia-based company making educational kits and musical instruments.

Liberty Justice Center senior counsel Jeffrey Schwab argued that only Congress, not the president, has the constitutional authority to set tax rates, including tariffs. He stated, “No one person should have the power to impose taxes with such far-reaching global consequences.”

In response, White House spokesman Harrison Fields defended Trump’s tariffs, saying they were necessary to address unfair trade practices, particularly with China. He claimed the president is standing up for American businesses and workers by correcting trade imbalances.

This lawsuit follows another similar legal challenge in Florida, where a small business owner is also seeking to block tariffs on Chinese goods.

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Trump’s tariffs include a 10% duty on goods from all countries, with higher rates for those with significant barriers to US imports. While some of the tariffs were paused for 90 days, the Liberty Justice Center argues that Trump’s use of special executive powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act doesn’t authorize such actions.


 

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Portable Sent to Prison in Ilorin After Failing to Meet Bail in Saheed Osupa Case

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Controversial singer Portable, whose real name is Okikiola Badmus, has been sent to the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State.

This followed his failure to meet the strict bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court, where he appeared on Monday over a defamation case filed by Fuji music legend Saheed Osupa.

The court granted him bail at N1 million with tough conditions. He is required to provide two sureties—one must be either the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), while the other must own a property within a Government Reserved Area in Ilorin and present a valid Certificate of Occupancy.

Until those conditions are met, Portable will remain in custody.


 

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