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The Midnight Stranger esp 1 (b/w)

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The story af Megacity of sin and crime. Who is going to clean the city. The people's hero and nightmare is here 'the midnight starnger full-width Mega City Previous Next

All you Need to Know About the eNaira

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  The eNaira has been making waves since its emergence, with widespread sensitization and awareness campaigns. As an avid reader of this site, you may have come across my previous posts and reports on the eNaira. Having closely followed the eNaira trend during my time as a reporter and correspondent for Business Post Nigeria, I diligently covered its developments and shared timely updates. However, despite the extensive awareness efforts, the eNaira's acceptance remains a topic of discussion. Recently, official bodies have highlighted the challenges surrounding its adoption. This revelation prompted me to gauge the level of awareness among individuals in my immediate circle, only to discover a significant lack of knowledge about the eNaira. Motivated by my past experiences as a correspondent and the inherent excitement that comes with it, I felt compelled to write this post. In this article, we will delve into the essence of the eNaira, providing a comprehensive understanding of th...

Challenges and Limitations: the eNaira Struggle

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  Challenges and Limitations: eNaira Struggles to Fulfill Expectations in Boosting Remittances and Informal Economy The eNaira, Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and the Africa's first, has not met expectations in terms of boosting remittances and improving the informal economy, despite significant investments by the Central Bank of Nigeria to promote awareness of digital currency. According to a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), less than one percent of banking customers in Nigeria have downloaded the eNaira wallet, even two years after its launch. Among those who downloaded the wallet, less than 2 percent have used it for any transactions. Surprisingly, the total number of eNaira transactions stands at 802,000, which is lower than the number of downloaded wallets at 919,000. The eNaira was introduced with three primary objectives, as outlined by the CBN. The first was to increase financial inclusion, which led to the expansion of the eNaira wal...