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Central Bank of Nigeria

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Central Bank of Nigeria

The supreme monetary authority in Nigeria. It issues the Nigerian naira, maintains foreign currency reserves and is charged with maintaining monetary stability. It is also the lender of last resort for Nigerian banks. It was established by law in 1958.
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The TSA, introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2012, consolidates all inflows from the country's ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) by way of deposit into commercial banks, traceable into a single account at the Central Bank of Nigeria. It was established in order to reduce the proliferation of bank accounts operated by MDAs and to promote financial accountability among governmental organs.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday published the consumer protection framework, guidelines on disclosure and transparency.
The central bank of Nigeria has said that it would conduct spot checks on banks to ensure their liquidity.
MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) has reported the continuity of its operations in Nigeria, following recent market developments as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) changed its policy on how remittance companies can continue to provide money transfer services in Nigeria, the company said.
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