The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday reviewed upwards the maximum weekly limit for cash withdrawal across all channels by individuals and corporate organisations to N500,000 and N5 million respectively.

The apex bank stated this in a circular issued Wednesday evening.

In an earlier circular it issued on December 6, the CBN had said that with effect from January 9, 2023, the maximum cash withdrawal over the counter by individuals and corporate organisations per week, will be N100,000 and N500,000 respectively, adding that withdrawals above these limits would attract processing fees of 5 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.

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It further stated that maximum cash withdrawal per week via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), from January 9, will be N100,000 subject to a maximum of N20,000 cash withdrawal per day.

The apex bank also directed banks to load only N200 and lower denominations into their ATMs.

In addition, the CBN announced that maximum cash withdrawal via Point of Sales (PoS) terminals), from January 9, will be N20,000 daily.

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Miffed by the violation of its diaspora remittance rules, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to revoke banks’ foreign exchange dealership licenses.

The CBN’s warning was contained in a circular by the Director, of the Trade and Exchange Department, Ozoemena Nnaji, that waa published on Monday.

In a bid to boost diaspora remittances, especially through the banking system, the CBN, in November 2020 circular to banks, had directed that beneficiaries of such remittances should be paid in dollars through the designated banks of their choice.

However, the apex bank, noted that some International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) engage in illegal activities through banks in violation of this directive, by paying diaspora remittances in Naira.

The circular stated: “The attention of the CBN has been drawn to the increasing illegal activities by Money Transfer Operators in Nigeria, through banks, by terminating payments in Naira contrary to extant regulations.

‘This unwholesome practice has some banks partnering with unlicensed international money transfer operators who disguise their transactions and terminate the same via local inter-bank transfers.

“Henceforth, any bank found to be aiding and abetting any IMTO or unlicensed operator in this activity would be appropriately sanctioned.

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“We also wish to remind all banks that it is their responsibility to not only Know their Customers (KYC requirements) but also Know their customers’ business (KYCB. requirements).

“For the avoidance of doubt, all banks and IMTOs are to pay out proceeds of diaspora remittance only in US Dollars and comply with the guidelines on International Money Transfer Operations published by the Bank.

“Any bank found to be aiding/collaborating with IMTOs in terminating remittances in naira will have their authorised dealership licence withdrawn.”

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Telecommunications network subscribers can use the short code 2442 to end unsolicited messages by the Value Added Services (VAS) and network providers, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

The Zonal Controller, NCC, Enugu, Ogbonnaya Ugama, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Enugu.

Ugama noted that most often, the VAS providers and network forcefully send unsolicited messages and marketing calls to its customers which they did not request.

He described the provision of the shortcode by the NCC as “protection of the right of the consumers” to choose freely, the services they desire.

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“To stop unsolicited messages, use our do not disturb code of 2442 by typing ‘STOP’ and sending to 2442, to stop all unsolicited messages, or send ‘HELP’ to the same code and follow the prompts to choose the options of the types of messages you want to receive.

“You can also send ‘STATUS’ to 2442 to see if your choices have been implemented”, Ugama advised.

The zonal controller also advised Nigerians to use the 112 toll-free line provided by the commission in any event of an emergency.

He said the number was easy to remember and toll-free to reach any first responders they want to call.

“You can use the number to call the Police, Road Safety, Fire Service, Ambulance and health authorities,” he said.

On SIM card porting, the zonal controller said with it, consumers could easily move from one network to another and still retain the phone number they were using. (NAN)

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