CBN bans use of foreign currency as collateral for naira loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has prohibited the use of foreign denominated collateral for naira loans. However, the CBN exempted Eurobonds issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria or Guarantees of foreign banks, including Standby Letters of Credit. Announcing the ban in a circular titled, “The Use of Foreign-Currency Denominated Collaterals for Naira Loans”, … Read more