Godwin Emefiele
Godwin Emefiele is a Nigerian economist and banker who served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2014 until 2022. His tenure was marked by significant economic challenges, including inflation and currency devaluation, as well as efforts to stabilize Nigeria's financial system. Emefiele became a controversial figure in Nigerian politics, especially during the economic downturn exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic policies. He was recently in the news amid allegations of his torture while in custody, which has raised concerns about the treatment of political figures in Nigeria.
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Godwin Emefiele is the former Central Bank Governor facing charges in a fraud trial.
Co-defendant alleges EFCC pressure to indict Emefiele
Nigeria· 2026-01-16
Godwin Emefiele is the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor seeking a forensic examination of WhatsApp messages in his ongoing trial.
Forensic Exam Request for WhatsApp EvidenceNigeria· 2025-06-24
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who was granted bail in a case involving alleged unlawful acquisition of property.
Emefiele Gets N2bn Bail in Estate CaseNigeria· 2025-06-17
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria whose assets were subject to a forfeiture order.
Appeal Court Nullifies Forfeiture OrderNigeria· 2025-06-16
Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn a judgment granting the government full control of a substantial estate in Abuja comprising 753 housing units.
Emefiele appeals estate forfeiture of 753 housing units in AbujaNigeria· 2025-05-28Godwin Emefiele is linked to the 753-unit housing estate that has been taken over by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
753 Emefiele's forfeited duplexes not yet for sale, FG warns NigeriansNigeria· 2025-05-25
Godwin Emefiele is a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria linked to a sprawling estate being sold to low and middle-income Nigerians.
FG to sell houses to low, middle-income NigeriansNigeria· 2025-05-24
The former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, without approval from the National Assembly, allegedly printed the sum of N22.7tn for former President Muhammadu Buhari under Ways and Means.
CBN earns N3.1bn interest on FG’s ways and meansNigeria· 2025-05-11
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who sought to reclaim a forfeited estate.
Court rejects Emefiele’s bid to reclaim forfeited 753 duplex estateNigeria· 2025-04-28
Since the period of Godwin Emefiele as CBN governor, the governance and performance of the bank have been declining.
Still on institutional quality and government performanceNigeria· 2025-04-28
Godwin Emefiele, a former CBN Governor, said former President Muhammadu Buhari approved some of his policies.
What’s Ibas’ agenda in Rivers?Nigeria· 2025-04-15
Godwin Emefiele is the former CBN Governor facing multiple prosecutions for a cocktail of alleged corruption cases.
Let’s give Olukoyede his flowersNigeria· 2025-03-31
Godwin Emefiele was involved in a scandal regarding an alleged estate.
How Wande Abimbola rejected IBB’s ING bait and other stories (1)Nigeria· 2025-03-21
Godwin Emefiele is facing trial for alleged procurement fraud brought against him by the EFCC.
Court declines EFCC's attempt to add new evidenceNigeria· 2025-03-20
Godwin Emefiele is standing trial on charges of abuse of office and financial misconduct related to the naira redesign.
Emefiele ignored Buhari’s approved design – WitnessNigeria· 2025-03-13
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria linked to alleged fraud proceeds.
Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to EmefieleNigeria· 2025-03-07
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria involved in the ongoing trial.
Judge rejects request to withdraw from Emefiele’s trial – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria accused of reckless spending under his leadership.
Senate accuses CBN of obstructing investigation into N30tn Ways and Mean – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25
Godwin Emefiele has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi from his ongoing trial over alleged fraud.
Emefiele alleges bias, demands judge’s withdrawalNigeria· 2025-02-25
Godwin Emefiele is the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria linked to unlawful activities.
Court orders final forfeiture of Emefiele's $4.7m, N830m, propertyNigeria· 2025-02-21
Godwin Emefiele was allegedly tortured to resign as CBN governor.
Govt planning my arrest, torture like Emefiele, says El-RufaiNigeria· 2025-02-12
