Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- In a bid to address liquidity concerns in the Nigerian foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday announced measures targeting international oil companies engaged in cash pooling practices.

According to a circular addressed to all authorised banks and signed by the Director, Trade and Exchange Department, Hassan Mahmud, the move comes amidst growing concerns over the impact of cash pooling on domestic liquidity.

Cash pooling, a common practice among IOCs, involves the transfer of proceeds from crude oil exports to parent accounts offshore.

While acknowledging the necessity for IOCs to access their export proceeds for offshore obligations, the CBN expressed concerns regarding its adverse effect...