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FG plans to use PoS operators to transfer N368bn to Nigerians in 2023

FG plans to use PoS operators to transfer N368bn to Nigerians in 2023

Legit News Nigeria — The Nigerian government has stated that it intends to deploy the services of PoS operators for its social intervention scheme The scheme will involve the transfer of $800 million to poor and vulnerable Nigerians Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning said the scheme will take off after approval from the National Assembly The Nigerian government plans to deploy the services of Point of Sale Operators popularly called PoS agents for cash transfers during the National Safety Net Programme Scale Up.

"I've N3m": Lady who lost N4m from Zenith Bank account gives update

"I've N3m": Lady who lost N4m from Zenith Bank account gives update

Legit News Nigeria — Zenith Bank has returned N3.2 million to the lady who lost N4 million to thieves Chiamaka Agim said the bank told her to file a court order for the recovery of the rest funds She cried out on social media early in January when she watched a huge sum disappear from her account in 20 minutes Chiamaka Jeniffier Agim, the distraught lady who watched N4 million vanish from her Zenith bank account says the bank has returned about N3,239, 400 to her account remaining the balance of N800,000.

Elon Musk bouncing back, earns $11bn in 2 two days, Dangote loses N29.3bn

Elon Musk bouncing back, earns $11bn in 2 two days, Dangote loses N29.3bn

Legit News Nigeria — Elon Musk Musk's wealth surged while he stood trial over his infamous 2018 tweet about Tesla The billionaire earned about $10.6 billion in two days as Tesla stock surged He is the first man in history to lose $200 billion from his vast wealth in 2022 Tesla CEO, Elon Musk's wealth surged by almost $11 billion since he started facing a civil suit over his tweet.

Video shows Nigerians spraying new naira notes at parties as ATMs dry up

Video shows Nigerians spraying new naira notes at parties as ATMs dry up

Legit News Nigeria — A trending video shows Nigerians spraying bundles of the newly redesigned naira notes at parties The video posted on Twitter has left many saying the act is insensitive as there are many who cannot access the new notes The Central Bank of Nigeria is insisting on the January 31, 2023 deadline for the cessation of old naira notes While many Nigerians keep vigil at ATM points across the country over the scarcity of new naira notes, videos posted on social media show wads of the newly redesigned notes being sprayed at a party.

"We're looking for N900bn still in people's homes," CBN says, extends deadline

"We're looking for N900bn still in people's homes," CBN says, extends deadline

Legit News Nigeria — The Central bank of Nigeria has extended the deadline for the deposit of old naira notes Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor said this is to allow Nigerians to return old notes in their possession until February 10, 2023 He said about N500 billion is still held in people's homes while about N1.9 trillion of N3.2 currency in circulation is with CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said about N900 billion is still held outside the banking system in Nigeria.

"This is suffering,": Nigerians lament empty ATMs, scarcity of new notes

"This is suffering,": Nigerians lament empty ATMs, scarcity of new notes

Legit News Nigeria — The Nigerian banking system has been hit with a cash crunch which left customers stranded Many of the banks reported running out of the new naira notes and could not load their ATMs The CBN said there is enough of the new naira notes to go around, insisting on January 31, 2023 deadline The so-called cashless drive of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) came to a head on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, when many Nigerians could not access cash from any bank or ATM.

CBN reveals name and functions of National Domestic Card at launch

CBN reveals name and functions of National Domestic Card at launch

Legit News Nigeria — The National Domestic Card has been formally launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele said at the launch of the card that it provides a lot of options The multipurpose card will be used for all transactions and subsequently suspend transactions on the naira The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday, January 26, 2023, launched virtually the much-touted National Domestic Card, aimed at creating a strong payment system and driving financial inclusion in Nigeria.

Elon Musk racing back to the top, earns $20bn in one week

Elon Musk racing back to the top, earns $20bn in one week

Legit News Nigeria — Elon Musk is making a comeback to the top spot as the world's richest man The SpaceX CEO gained over $20 billion in one to narrow the gap between him and French billionaire, Bernard Arnault Musk is currently worth $167 billion from $147 billion a few days earlier The share price of the electric car maker, Tesla has rebounded 50 per cent in the last week after the worst quarterly projection amid slow sales.

Dangote speaks on Refinery commissioning during Buhari's visit to Lagos

Dangote speaks on Refinery commissioning during Buhari's visit to Lagos

Legit News Nigeria — The Dangote Group has debunked reports that President in Lagos to Commission the Dangote Refinery The group said the report was misleading, stating that the refinery is not part of Buhari's tour in Lagos However, it said the 650,000 barrels per day refinery would be commissioned this year PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ click on "Recommended for you" and enjoy!

Jan 31 deadline: ATMs and 2 other steps to swap your old naira notes

Jan 31 deadline: ATMs and 2 other steps to swap your old naira notes

Legit News Nigeria — Many Nigerian are still stuck with the old naira notes and do not know how to get rid of them As a result, banks have set up alternative touchpoints for customers to swap old naira notes Touch points like ATMs, PoS operators and Fastrack mechanisms by banks, are available for cash swap Nigerian banks have reported a shortage of new naira notes despite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reporting that it has a surplus of the new notes in its vaults.

Experts reveal 5 in-demand side hustles that pay N45m yearly working from home

Experts reveal 5 in-demand side hustles that pay N45m yearly working from home

Legit News Nigeria — There has been an explosion in the side hustle industry as more people look to be independent Research has shown that more people are more inclined to work from home than in-person or office jobs Side gigs like Design, website development, and mobile app development are raving at the moment A strong internet connection is all that is required to start earning a six-figure income working from home.