Nigerian Central Bank Hikes Key Interest Rate Just Days After Naira Plunges to New Low
Following the latest meeting of the monetary policy committee, the Central Bank of Nigeria says it has hiked the monetary
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Report: Nigerian Central Bank Targets Tenfold Increase in Number of CBDC Users, Governor Says Use of Cash Will ‘Dissipate to Zero’
Despite the apparent slow embrace of the e-naira digital currency by Nigerians, the Central Bank of Nigeria governor has said
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Nigerian Lenders Frustrating CBDC’s Adoption — Central Bank Governor
Apathetic Nigerian lenders are frustrating the e-naira’s adoption because they are worried this could deprive them of a key revenue
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Rwanda May Not Reach Decision on CBDC Issuance Until End of 2022 — Central Bank Official
The Rwandan central bank may not know whether it can issue a digital currency until December 2022, when it completes
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Nigerian Experts: CBDC Still Unattractive to Users Despite Claim of ‘Excellent’ Adoption Rate
Nigerian blockchain and cryptocurrency experts have suggested that many prospective users will only consider adopting the e-naira once the central
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CBDC Could Increase Nigeria’s GDP by $29 Billion in 10 Years: President Buhari
The Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, suggested in a recent speech that the new e-naira central bank digital currency (CBDC) could
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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to Unveil Country’s CBDC
The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, is expected to formally launch the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) on October 25,
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Nigeria Central Bank Governor Says CBDC Launch Just ‘a Couple of Days’ Away
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has confirmed the country’s upcoming digital currency will be
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Nigerians Optimistic CBDC Will Improve Payments and Help Promote Cryptocurrencies
Nigerians are hopeful the planned central bank digital currency (CBDC), also known as the e-naira, is going to enhance cross-border
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E-Naira Countdown: Nigerian Experts Question Selection of Bitt Inc as Central Bank’s Fintech Partner
Nigerian fintech entrepreneurs have slammed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s decision to select Bitt Inc as its fintech partner.
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