February 21, 2023

Nigeria Economic Update (Issue 3)

On Thursday, January 26th, 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially unveiled its national domestic card scheme in a session co-hosted by the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System (NBSS). The domestic card scheme, which is named AfriGo, is part of the apex bank’s strategies towards advancing cashless payments and deepening financial inclusion in the country. 

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