Tinubu Noms Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former SEC Director-General Lamido Yuguda as deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The nomination, disclosed by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, requires Senate confirmation under Section 8(1) of the CBN Act 2007. Yuguda, a CBN veteran who served as Director of Reserve Management (2010-2016) and IMF economist (1997-2001), brings extensive monetary policy experience to the role. His recent MPC membership (confirmed Feb 2024) underscores his expertise. The appointment aims to bolster Nigeria's economic stability and growth efforts.

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