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Nigeria Extends Deadline for Returning Soon-to-Be Demonetized Naira Banknotes

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After initially ignoring pleas to extend the period for returning old naira banknotes, the Nigerian central bank recently said it has shifted the deadline for returning old banknotes to Feb. 10. The bank’s governor, Godwin Emefiele, said some 30,000 so-called super…

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

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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…

La Banque centrale du Nigeria annonce qu'elle publiera de nouveaux billets en décembre – le Naira tombe à un nouveau plus bas

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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) a dit. The announcement has since resulted in the naira’s parallel market exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar…