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 |
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| Nigeria | 2 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 174,991 | $448,000 | 380$ |
| Totals | 2 | 206,139,589 | 174,991 | $448,000 | 380$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is standing trial on charges of abuse of office and financial misconduct related to the naira redesign.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria linked to alleged fraud proceeds.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria involved in the ongoing trial.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria accused of reckless spending under his leadership.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi from his ongoing trial over alleged fraud.
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Nigeria:
Godwin Emefiele is the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria linked to unlawful activities.
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