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Naira scarcity: CBN warns banks, PoS operators against cash hoarding

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators to desist from acts capable of disrupting the seamless circulation of the Naira as relevant sanctions shall be meted out to those found wanting.

The CBN frowns at alleged cases of collusion between DMBs and PoS operators affecting the availability of cash, and kicked against such inappropriate actions by certain individuals, stating that it is investigating the reported cases capable of undermining the smooth running of the economy.

The apex bank encouraged members of the public to use alternative payment channels as well as report any case of unauthorized activities, such as capping and hoarding, by banks or PoS agents to the CBN branch in their locations or via a link it provided.

The CBN stated this in a statement issued on Thursday by Sidi-Ali, Hakama (Mrs.)
Ag. Director, Corporate Communications.

The statement reads, “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to alleged cases of collusion between some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Point-Of-Sale (PoS) operators affecting the availability of cash and disrupting the seamless circulation of the Naira.

“The CBN frowns at such inappropriate actions by certain individuals and is investigating the reported cases capable of undermining the smooth running of the economy.

“The CBN has, therefore, warned banks and PoS operators to desist from such activities as relevant sanctions shall be meted out to those found wanting.

“Meanwhile, members of the public are encouraged to use alternative payment channels as well as report any case of unauthorized activities, such as capping and hoarding, by banks or PoS agents to the CBN branch in their locations or via the link:
https://forms.office.com/r/frZJ0f2hFQ to address complaints and inquiries on the subject”.

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