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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 3 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 459,636 | $448,000 | 999$ |
| Totals | 3 | 206,139,589 | 459,636 | $448,000 | 999$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is linked to the 753-unit housing estate that has been taken over by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
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Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who sought to reclaim a forfeited estate.
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Nigeria:
Since the period of Godwin Emefiele as CBN governor, the governance and performance of the bank have been declining.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele, a former CBN Governor, said former President Muhammadu Buhari approved some of his policies.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is the former CBN Governor facing multiple prosecutions for a cocktail of alleged corruption cases.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele was involved in a scandal regarding an alleged estate.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is facing trial for alleged procurement fraud brought against him by the EFCC.
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