Finance:eNaira
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Short description: Nigerian Central bank Digital currency
eNaira is a Central bank digital currency issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria.[1] Denominated in naira, the eNaira serves as both a medium of exchange and a store of value and claims to offer better payment prospects in retail transactions when compared to cash.[2][3][4]
The eNaira was launched and activated on 25 October, 2021 by President Muhammad Buhari,[5] under the slogan: "Same Naira, More Possibilities".
See also
- Central bank digital currency
- Digital currency
- Digital renminbi
- Digital rupee
References
- ↑ "Central Bank of Nigeria | Home". https://www.cbn.gov.ng/.
- ↑ "eNaira Overview" (in en). https://enaira.gov.ng/.
- ↑ "eNaira" (in en-US). https://www.zenithbank.com/enaira/#features.
- ↑ "Nigerians Optimistic About Launch of New Digital Currency eNaira" (in en). 5 October 2021. https://www.voanews.com/a/nigerians-optimistic-about-launch-of-new-digital-currency-enaira/6258348.html.
- ↑ "Buhari to launch eNaira as CBN announces new commencement date" (in en-GB). 2021-10-23. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/491357-buhari-to-launch-enaira-as-cbn-announces-new-commencement-date.html.
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