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Nigerian Banks Resume Dispensing Recently Demonetized Naira Banknotes

March 11, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Abubakar Suleiman

According to local reports, Nigerian financial institutions have begun abiding by a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s demonetization of the 1,000, 500 and 100-naira banknotes. According to the court, Nigerian residents will continue to use the demonetized banknotes until the end of the year. Court Criticizes Outgoing Nigerian President […]

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Nigerian Cash Crisis: Benue State Residents Resort to Barter Trade

March 1, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Faced with cash shortages caused by the central bank’s currency policies, traders in the Nigerian state of Benue have reportedly resorted to barter trading. Traders from the state have implored the Nigerian government to consider rescinding the Central Bank of Nigeria’s naira redesign policy. The Nigerian Supreme Court has said it will pass its judgment […]

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Moody’s Says Forex Shortages May Force Nigerian Central Bank to Delay Repaying Local Banks

February 17, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The persistent scarcity of foreign exchange may force the Nigerian central bank to delay repaying the $10.4 billion owed to local banks, analysts at Moody’s Investors Service have concluded. The central bank’s failure to pay its debts on time will likely force the affected financial institutions to similarly delay paying back their own forex-denominated debts. […]

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Nigerian President Barred From Extending Old Naira Banknote Demonetization Deadline

February 9, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Abdulrasheed Bawa

With just a few days left before the old naira banknotes are demonetized on Feb. 10 as scheduled, a court in Nigeria has blocked the country’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, and the central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, from further extending the deadline. Opponents of the central bank’s old naira demonetization plan have asked Buhari and Emefiele […]

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New Naira Banknotes to Make Monetary Policy More Effective — Nigerian Central Bank Governor

November 27, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, has said the newly designed naira banknotes are set to enhance the effectiveness of the organization’s monetary policy and bolster the financial inclusion cause. Forcing Currency Hoarders to Return to the Banking System According to the Nigerian central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, the recently launched naira banknotes […]

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Nigerian Currency Gains Versus US Dollar Days After Tapping All-Time Low

November 10, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Just a few days after plummeting to its worst exchange rate against the U.S. dollar ever, the Nigerian currency was trading at around 820 units for every dollar on Nov. 8, a report has said. An economist has suggested that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s controversial currency plan is unlikely to halt the naira’s depreciation […]

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Nigerian Currency Redesign Controversy: Naira Slips by Almost 20%, Experts See Exchange Rate Reaching 1,000:1 USD Before Year End

November 5, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Andrews Elueni

The Nigerian currency appeared to accelerate its decline versus the U.S. dollar after it slipped to a new low of 900 naira for every dollar. The currency has continued to depreciate even after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s raid on suspected illegal foreign exchange dealers. Continuing U.S. Dollar Shortages Following the Oct. 27 announcement […]

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Plans to Introduce Newly Designed Naira Banknotes

October 31, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The Nigerian central bank was, on Oct. 29, forced to defend its controversial currency redesign plans, just a few days after they were publicly questioned by Nigerian Finance Minister Zainab Ahmad. The central bank insists the move is long overdue and urged Nigerians “to support the currency redesign project which is in the overall interest […]

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Nigerian Central Bank Says It Will Release New Banknotes in December — Naira Falls to New Low

October 29, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Abdulrasheed Bawa

Starting December 15, Nigerians will be using newly-designed 100, 200, 500 and 1,000-naira banknotes, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said. The announcement has since resulted in the naira’s parallel market exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar dropping to a new low of N781:$1. Redesigning Currency a Global Best Practice The […]

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CBDC Ensures Nigeria Remains Competitive in Increasingly Digital World — Central Bank Governor

June 26, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has insisted the recently introduced e-naira digital currency can potentially boost trade and investment activities in the country. He added the digital currency “would be necessary in the future to ensure Nigeria is competitive as the world becomes increasingly digital.” CBDC Gateway to Digital Economy The […]

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