Lamido Sanusi
Current threats to central bank independence
Improved communications, advocacy for tech oversight and international co-operation will help to address challenges posed by populism, excessive debt and new forms of money, write Gavin Bingham, Paul Fisher and Andrew Large
The Covid crisis, central banks and the future
Crisis responses have had positive initial outcomes, but also exacerbated significant underlying challenges that raise concerns related to exit strategies and the future for central banks
Nigerian president nominates Emefiele for second term as governor
Governor has been most important figure in Nigerian economic policy for last five years
Nigerian central bank to set up national micro-lender
Leading presidential candidate says he will not give governor a second term
Nigeria’s central bank is in the eye of the storm
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s flawed foreign exchange policies worsened a recession in 2016. It now needs to rebuild its credibility, argues former CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu
Book notes: Banking Reform in Nigeria, by Yomi Makanjuola
A gripping read, starting with Sanusi Lamido Sanusi's leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2009
Former Nigerian governor Sanusi attacks current central bank policy
Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Sanusi Lamido Sanusi challenges monetary policy stance of Nigeria’s central bank and calls for a currency devaluation
People: Njoroge approved as new Kenyan governor; Tajikistan appoints new deputies
Kenyan parliament approves Patrick Njoroge for central bank governorship; president of Tajikistan appoints new central bank board; Sanusi Lamido Sanusi joins Black Rhino; and more
Nigeria's ousted governor makes transition to Muslim 'spiritual leader'
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was appointed emir of Kano, a northern Nigerian state, on Sunday; influential post could make Sanusi a source of ‘frustration' for president, says analyst
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: A pride of central banks
Much current criticism of central bankers misses the point, but there is no room for complacency
Nigerian court ruling deepens concerns over central bank independence
Former governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi's appeal against presidential decision to suspend him is dismissed by judge; investors ‘nervous' about bank's autonomy
Sanusi: untainted by oil
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s aggressive reform agenda and efforts to defy powerful vested interests in Nigeria have secured a positive legacy despite bringing politics to the central bank.
Sanusi wins $300,000 in damages from Nigerian government
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who was suspended as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in February, is not to be arrested or harassed, court states
Nigerian parliament confirms Emefiele as Sanusi's successor
Upper house today confirmed Godwin Emefiele as next governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; MPC held key rate yesterday despite 'unanimously' voting to tighten
Sanusi exiled from Central Bank of Nigeria
Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan suspends the central bank governor for financial recklessness; Sanusi says he will fight the suspension but accepts his days are numbered
Oil revenue fraud in Nigeria has forced ‘tight monetary conditions' says Sanusi memo
Document purportedly submitted to Senate committee by central bank governor claims oil money embezzlement has made management of exchange rates and price stability ‘extremely difficult'
Nigerian deputy says investment, not aid, will lead Africa to prosperity
Kingsley Moghalu, head of financial stability at the Central Bank of Nigeria, calls for ‘nationally defined' growth strategy and the ‘political will' to realise it
Nigeria's Sanusi to serve out full term after ‘reconciling' with Jonathan
Nigerian central bank governor and president said to put aside their ‘differences' after Goodluck Jonanthan reportedly demanded Sanusi's immediate resignation for allegedly leaking politically sensitive information
IMF warns Nigeria over large portfolio flows
Fund commends 'appropriate' monetary stance but warns of economic vulnerabilites caused by portfolio flows and dependency on oil receipts
Sanusi unveils revised Nigerian payments strategy
Central Bank of Nigeria governor underscores progress made already with modernising payment systems in Nigeria, and reveals details of revised payments strategy for 2020
Sanusi unveils $1.4bn lending scheme for Nigeria's small businesses
Nigerian central bank will offer funding on advantageous terms to ‘participating financial institutions' to lend on to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises