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e-Naira

May 21, 2022

Lower denomination naira notes now useless to Nigeria’s economy; they’ll be phased out: CBN

CBN consultant on e-naira disclosed that the N5, N10, and N20 notes which have been weakened by the declining purchasing power of the naira will soon be out of circulation.

December 2, 2021

e-Naira has same purchasing power as normal naira: CBN

That is why when we are talking of the e-Naira, we say it’s the same naira with purchasing power and possibilities,” said Osita Nwanisobi, CBN spokesman.

eNaira and CBN
October 29, 2021

e-Naira won’t affect commercial banks’ deposits: Expert

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s newly-launched e-Naira will not affect deposits of commercial banks, says a financial expert and chief consultant, Biodun Adedipe.

October 25, 2021

I gave Nigerians first digital currency in Africa: Buhari

The Nigerian leader launched the country’s digital currency platform in Abuja on Monday.

President Muhammadu Buhari
September 30, 2021

CBN suspends e-Naira roll out

No new date has been announced for the launch yet.

E-naira
September 10, 2021

CBN says e-Naira safer than Bitcoin, other popular cryptos

Folashodun Shonubi, the bank’s deputy governor in charge of operations, attended a seminar hosted by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in Lagos.

CBN Godwin Emefiele (credit: Bloomberg)
September 6, 2021

e-Naira: HEDA gives CBN seven days to disclose dealings with Bitt

The group wants details of the apex bank’s engagement with Bitt to be made public.

Godwin Emefiele, Olanrewaju Suraju