eNaira

eNaira records 700,000 transactions/N8bn in one year, says CBNeNaira records 700,000 transactions/N8bn in one year, says CBN

eNaira records 700,000 transactions/N8bn in one year, says CBN

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele says eNaira has recorded 700,000 transactions valued at N8…

2 years ago
eNaira becomes USSD enabled from next weekeNaira becomes USSD enabled from next week

eNaira becomes USSD enabled from next week

From next week, Nigerians will be able to open an eNaira wallet and conduct transactions by simply using a designated USSD code…

3 years ago
IMF: eNaira, other crypto better than bitcoinIMF: eNaira, other crypto better than bitcoin

IMF: eNaira, other crypto better than bitcoin

The IMF says central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) such as eNaira are a better bet than cryptocurrencies including bitcoins and…

3 years ago
18 Days after Launch, CBN’s eNaira Registers 488,000 Subscribers in 160 Countries18 Days after Launch, CBN’s eNaira Registers 488,000 Subscribers in 160 Countries

18 Days after Launch, CBN’s eNaira Registers 488,000 Subscribers in 160 Countries

Barely 18 days after its launch, 488,000 consumer wallets have been on-boarded to Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) platform…

3 years ago
A novice’s guide to understanding eNairaA novice’s guide to understanding eNaira

A novice’s guide to understanding eNaira

Finally, it’s live! The long-awaited and much-anticipated eNaira has officially been launched. While I have written a number of articles…

3 years ago
eNaira: FG targets $29bn from blockchain, digital currencyeNaira: FG targets $29bn from blockchain, digital currency

eNaira: FG targets $29bn from blockchain, digital currency

Digital currency and its underlying technology, blockchain, can increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product by $29 billion in the next 10…

3 years ago
As Buhari launches eNaira, CBN unveils 100 for 100 financial instrumentAs Buhari launches eNaira, CBN unveils 100 for 100 financial instrument

As Buhari launches eNaira, CBN unveils 100 for 100 financial instrument

President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) digital currency, the e-Naira. While launching the digital currency,…

3 years ago
eNaira will facilitate direct payments to citizens by govt – CBNeNaira will facilitate direct payments to citizens by govt – CBN

eNaira will facilitate direct payments to citizens by govt – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said its new project, eNaira, can serve as a medium for the government to…

3 years ago
CBN allays fears over indefinite suspension of eNaira launchCBN allays fears over indefinite suspension of eNaira launch

CBN allays fears over indefinite suspension of eNaira launch

The Central Bank of Nigeria says its indefinite postponement of the launch of the country’s first digital currency, eNaira, has…

3 years ago
Setback for eNaira as firm sues CBN alleging trademark infringementSetback for eNaira as firm sues CBN alleging trademark infringement

Setback for eNaira as firm sues CBN alleging trademark infringement

A firm, ENaira Payment Solutions Limited, has filed a suit at a federal high court against the Central Bank of…

4 years ago