Nigeria’s Central Bank orders Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to pay out FX inflows only in naira

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out new guidelines mandating that transfers made through international money transfer operators (IMTOs) will now be paid out exclusively in naira, a move believed to be geared toward mopping up dollars to increase FX liquidity. This directive, which is in line with regulations outlined in a circular … Continue reading Nigeria’s Central Bank orders Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to pay out FX inflows only in naira